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Genie Z-60/37 FE vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The Genie Z-60/37 FE is a hybrid articulated boom lift (full electric or diesel hybrid) reaching 20.16 m working height. The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-60/37 FE | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 20.16 m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Working outreach | 11.15 m | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 227 kg | - |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: Genie Z-60/37 FE, Niftylift HR12 4x4. 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 HR12 4x4 if...
The Niftylift HR12 is a compact, comparatively lightweight articulating boom lift built by UK manufacturer Niftylift in Milton Keynes, aimed at maintenance and construction access jobs on rough or soft ground where 4-wheel drive and low machine weight are an advantage. Its outreach and working height put it in the lower-mid band of boom lift hire fleets, below the taller diesel booms used for larger commercial and industrial access work. Being UK-built gives it strong dealer and parts presence in the domestic hire market.
Full HR12 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-60/37 FE and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The Genie Z-60/37 FE is a hybrid articulated boom lift (full electric or diesel hybrid) reaching 20.16 m working height; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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