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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs JLG Industries ES2646
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | JLG Industries ES2646 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | 7.92 m |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | 9.92 m |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | 545 kg (Indoor); 545 kg (Outdoor) |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | - |
| Weight | - | 2401 kg |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, JLG Industries ES2646. 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 ES2646 if...
A wider-deck electric scissor lift for sites that need more load on the platform, such as installing ductwork, cable tray and ceiling grids. It keeps the same capacity indoors and outdoors.
Full ES2646 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the JLG Industries ES2646?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity.
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