Model against model
Genie GS-1932 vs Haulotte Group Optimum 8
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Genie GS-1932 | Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 5.79m (19ft) maximum | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Working height | 7.79m (25ft) maximum | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 227kg | 230 kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Genie GS-1932 figures and full Haulotte Group Optimum 8 figures.
Choose the GS-1932 if...
One of the most commonly hired indoor scissor lifts in Britain, used for retail, warehouse and light industrial maintenance and installation. The zero inside turning radius is what makes it work in aisles where a larger machine simply cannot be manoeuvred.
Published machine weights differ between spec sheet editions and regions, so weight is omitted here rather than stated as a single figure. Confirm it with the supplier if it matters for floor loading.
Full specifications →Choose the Optimum 8 if...
The Haulotte Optimum 8 is a compact battery scissor lift built for the same fit-out, maintenance and light industrial access jobs as the Genie GS-1932 and JLG 1930ES, and it is one of Haulotte's most hired models on UK access platform fleets. Its roll-out platform extension adds extra reach for jobs such as ceiling tile or cable tray work without repositioning the machine. Haulotte no longer runs its own UK hire arm, having sold that business to HSS, so UK availability now comes through independent and national hire companies stocking the brand.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie GS-1932 and the Haulotte Group Optimum 8?
Genie GS-1932: One of the most commonly hired indoor scissor lifts in Britain, used for retail, warehouse and light industrial maintenance and installation. The zero inside turning radius is what makes it work in aisles where a larger machine simply cannot be manoeuvred. Haulotte Group Optimum 8: The Haulotte Optimum 8 is a compact battery scissor lift built for the same fit-out, maintenance and light industrial access jobs as the Genie GS-1932 and JLG 1930ES, and it is one of Haulotte's most hired models on UK access platform fleets. Its roll-out platform extension adds extra reach for jobs such as ceiling tile or cable tray work without repositioning the machine. Haulotte no longer runs its own UK hire arm, having sold that business to HSS, so UK availability now comes through independent and national hire companies stocking the brand.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.