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Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO is a a 16 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 16.0 m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Working outreach | 8.30 m | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Platform height | 14.0 m | - |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO, Niftylift HR12 4x4. 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 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 HA16 RTJ PRO and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO is a a 16 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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