Head to head
Genie Z-60/37 FE vs Haulotte Group Optimum 8
The Genie Z-60/37 FE is a hybrid articulated boom lift (full electric or diesel hybrid) reaching 20.16 m working height. The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-60/37 FE | Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 20.16 m | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 227 kg | 230 kg |
| Working outreach | 11.15 m | - |
| Platform height | - | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Machine weight | - | 1,590 kg |
Sources: Genie Z-60/37 FE, Haulotte Group Optimum 8. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-60/37 FE if...
A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external building work, steel erection and facade access where up-and-over reach is needed. The full-electric mode suits quieter or emission-sensitive sites, with the hybrid mode for longer days.
Full Z-60/37 FE 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 Z-60/37 FE and the Haulotte Group Optimum 8?
The Genie Z-60/37 FE is a hybrid articulated boom lift (full electric or diesel hybrid) reaching 20.16 m working height; the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
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