Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 985kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 985kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 5485 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 985kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 985kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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