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Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Niftylift HR15 4x4Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum6,755 to 8,647 kg
Working height15.7m (51ft 6in)-
Working outreach9.4m (31ft)-
Platform capacity225kg-
Length-6,349 mm
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm
Engine power-45.5 kW

Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Full EW65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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