Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,565kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,565kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 8065 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,565kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,565kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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