Head to head
Haulotte Group Compact 12 vs Niftylift HR17 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 HR17 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 17.2m working height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Compact 12 | Niftylift HR17 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 11.75 m | 17.2m |
| Weight | 2 940 kg | 5,000kg |
| Platform height | 9.75 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 320 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m |
| Turning radius | - | 3.7m (outside) |
Sources: Haulotte Group Compact 12, Niftylift HR17 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 HR17 4x4 if...
A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external building, maintenance and signage work where a 4x4 machine has to cross uneven ground. The maker offers diesel only or hybrid power, so it also suits sites that want lower emissions.
Full HR17 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Compact 12 and the Niftylift HR17 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 HR17 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 17.2m working height.
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