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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs Niftylift HR17 4x4
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The Niftylift HR17 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 17.2m working height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | Niftylift HR17 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | 17.2m |
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m |
| Weight | - | 5,000kg |
| Turning radius | - | 3.7m (outside) |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, Niftylift HR17 4x4. 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 HR17 4x4 if...
A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external building, maintenance and signage work where a 4x4 machine has to cross uneven ground. The maker offers diesel only or hybrid power, so it also suits sites that want lower emissions.
Full HR17 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the Niftylift HR17 4x4?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the Niftylift HR17 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 17.2m working height.
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