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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs Kubota KX080-4a2
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | Kubota KX080-4a2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | 8365 kg (mono boom) |
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | - |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Power | - | 46.5/63.2 kW/hp |
| Max dig depth | - | 4600 mm (mono boom) |
| Max reach | - | 7330 mm (mono boom) |
| Overall width | - | 2200 mm |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, Kubota KX080-4a2. 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 KX080-4a2 if...
A mid-size 8 tonne excavator from Kubota's KX range, used for groundworks and drainage jobs that need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but not the scale of a full-size machine. It is a common size in UK plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the Kubota KX080-4a2?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator.
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