Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 2.8 tonnes
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2.8 tonnes. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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