Niftylift
HR12 4x4
a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Working height | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Working outreach | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Safe working load | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
The Niftylift HR12 is a compact, comparatively lightweight articulating boom lift built by UK manufacturer Niftylift in Milton Keynes, aimed at maintenance and construction access jobs on rough or soft ground where 4-wheel drive and low machine weight are an advantage. Its outreach and working height put it in the lower-mid band of boom lift hire fleets, below the taller diesel booms used for larger commercial and industrial access work. Being UK-built gives it strong dealer and parts presence in the domestic hire market.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the HR12 4x4 is the Genie Z-34/22N.
We do not hold verified figures for it yet, so there is no side-by-side to link to.
Looking for one?
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