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Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO vs Haulotte Group Optimum 8
The Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO is a a 16 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO | Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 16.0 m | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform height | 14.0 m | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Working outreach | 8.30 m | - |
| Platform capacity | - | 230 kg |
| Machine weight | - | 1,590 kg |
Sources: Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO, Haulotte Group Optimum 8. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HA16 RTJ PRO if...
The Haulotte HA16 RTJ PRO is a rough-terrain diesel articulating boom lift used on UK construction and industrial sites needing working heights in the 14-16 m band with good outdoor mobility. It sits in direct competition with the JLG 450AJ for the same tier of national hire fleet stock. Haulotte pitches the RTJ PRO range on cab comfort and control ergonomics as much as raw reach figures.
Full HA16 RTJ PRO specifications →Buy or hire the Optimum 8 if...
The Haulotte Optimum 8 is a compact battery scissor lift built for the same fit-out, maintenance and light industrial access jobs as the Genie GS-1932 and JLG 1930ES, and it is one of Haulotte's most hired models on UK access platform fleets. Its roll-out platform extension adds extra reach for jobs such as ceiling tile or cable tray work without repositioning the machine. Haulotte no longer runs its own UK hire arm, having sold that business to HSS, so UK availability now comes through independent and national hire companies stocking the brand.
Full Optimum 8 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO and the Haulotte Group Optimum 8?
The Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO is a a 16 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
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