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Genie GS-3246 vs Haulotte Group Optimum 8
The Genie GS-3246 is a electric slab scissor lift with 11.60 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work on firm level ground. The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
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Specifications side by side
| Genie GS-3246 | Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 11.60 m | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 318 kg | 230 kg |
| Weight | 2,208 kg | - |
| Machine width | 1.17 m | - |
| Platform height | - | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Machine weight | - | 1,590 kg |
Sources: Genie GS-3246, Haulotte Group Optimum 8. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GS-3246 if...
A mid-size electric scissor lift for fit-out, electrical, ceiling and maintenance work in warehouses, retail units and other buildings where it has to fit through a standard double door. Often used where a quiet zero-emission machine is needed.
Full GS-3246 specifications →Buy or hire 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 Optimum 8 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie GS-3246 and the Haulotte Group Optimum 8?
The Genie GS-3246 is a electric slab scissor lift with 11.60 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work on firm level ground; the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
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