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Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,345kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Niftylift HR15 4x4Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Working height15.7m (51ft 6in)-
Working outreach9.4m (31ft)-
Platform capacity225kg-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 1,345kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,345kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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