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Haulotte Group Compact 12 vs JLG Industries 450AJ
The Haulotte Group Compact 12 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor use. The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Compact 12 | JLG Industries 450AJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 11.75 m | 15.72 m |
| Platform height | 9.75 m | 13.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 320 kg | 250 kg |
| Weight | 2 940 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 7.62 m |
| Machine weight | - | 6,418 kg |
Sources: Haulotte Group Compact 12, JLG Industries 450AJ. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Compact 12 if...
A narrow electric scissor lift for fit-out, services installation and maintenance in shops, offices and warehouses where space is tight. The platform extends and takes up to three people indoors, one outdoors.
Full Compact 12 specifications →Buy or hire the 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Compact 12 and the JLG Industries 450AJ?
The Haulotte Group Compact 12 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor use; the JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift.
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