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Genie Z-45/25J RT 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 Z-45/25J RT | Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 230 kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Genie Z-45/25J RT figures and full Haulotte Group Optimum 8 figures.
Choose the Z-45/25J RT if...
A widely hired rough-terrain boom for construction and outdoor maintenance. The articulating up-and-over jib is what separates it from a straight telescopic boom: it reaches over an obstacle rather than only to it, which is often the entire requirement.
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 Z-45/25J RT and the Haulotte Group Optimum 8?
Genie Z-45/25J RT: A widely hired rough-terrain boom for construction and outdoor maintenance. The articulating up-and-over jib is what separates it from a straight telescopic boom: it reaches over an obstacle rather than only to it, which is often the entire requirement. 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?
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