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JLG Industries 450AJ vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 450AJ | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.72 m | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | 7.62 m | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | 250 kg | 225kg |
| Platform height | 13.72 m | - |
| Machine weight | 6,418 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
Sources: JLG Industries 450AJ, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 450AJ and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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