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Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,045kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com
Wacker Neuson EZ26
Wacker Neuson EZ26 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Niftylift HR15 4x4Wacker Neuson EZ26
Operating weight4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum2,455 to 3,358 kg
Working height15.7m (51ft 6in)-
Working outreach9.4m (31ft)-
Platform capacity225kg-
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,199 mm
Dig depth-2,803 mm
Width-1,550 mm
Height-2,412 mm
Engine power-14.6 kW

Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson EZ26. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,045kg

A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.

Full HR15 4x4 specifications →

Buy or hire the EZ26 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,045kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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