Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 782kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 782kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,497 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 782kg
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 EZ36 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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.
Full EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 782kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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