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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 17,06m working height, petrol, diesel or lithium-ion.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | 17,06m |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | 230kg |
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | - |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 7,50m |
| Weight | - | 2230kg - 2300kg |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Lightlift 17.75 MK3 if...
A tracked spider lift for tree work, facade and gutter access, church and theatre interiors and gardens where a wheeled boom cannot reach. It narrows to pass through gates and doorways, then sets up on its outriggers.
Full Lightlift 17.75 MK3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 17,06m working height, petrol, diesel or lithium-ion.
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