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Haulotte Group Compact 12 vs Niftylift HR15 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 HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Compact 12 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 11.75 m | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Platform capacity | 320 kg | 225kg |
| Platform height | 9.75 m | - |
| Weight | 2 940 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
Sources: Haulotte Group Compact 12, Niftylift HR15 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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Compact 12 and the Niftylift HR15 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 HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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