Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,418kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,418kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson EZ80. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,418kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,418kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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