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Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO vs Skyjack SJ45 AJ+

The Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO is a a 16 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO
Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO - image: Haulotte
Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ - image: Skyjack

Specifications side by side

Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PROSkyjack SJ45 AJ+
Platform height14.0 m13.72 m
Working outreach8.30 m6.93 m
Working height16.0 m-
Platform capacity-300 kg
Weight-5,407 kg

Sources: Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO, Skyjack SJ45 AJ+. 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 SJ45 AJ+ if...

A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external maintenance, cladding, signage and steelwork where a diesel machine with up-and-over reach is needed. It suits contractors working at mid height on uneven ground.

Full SJ45 AJ+ specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO and the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+?

The Haulotte Group HA16 RTJ PRO is a a 16 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.

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