Head to head
Haulotte Group Compact 12 vs Niftylift HR21 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 HR21 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 20.8m working height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Compact 12 | Niftylift HR21 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 11.75 m | 20.8m |
| Weight | 2 940 kg | 6,680kg |
| Platform height | 9.75 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 320 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 13m |
| Turning radius | - | 3.89m (outside) |
Sources: Haulotte Group Compact 12, Niftylift HR21 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 HR21 4x4 if...
A larger rough-terrain articulated boom lift for taller external work such as cladding, steelwork, tree and utility access on uneven ground. The maker offers diesel only or hybrid power, and it lifts two people with their tools.
Full HR21 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Compact 12 and the Niftylift HR21 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 HR21 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 20.8m working height.
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