Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,375kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,375kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 2,375kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,375kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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