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Haulotte Group Compact 12 vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
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 Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Compact 12 | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 11.75 m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Platform height | 9.75 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 320 kg | - |
| Weight | 2 940 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: Haulotte Group Compact 12, Niftylift HR12 4x4. 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 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 Haulotte Group Compact 12 and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
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 Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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