Head to head
Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs Kubota U20
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | - |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Engine power | - | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the Kubota U20?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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