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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | 13.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | 300 kg |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | - |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 6.93 m |
| Weight | - | 5,407 kg |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, Skyjack SJ45 AJ+. 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 SJ45 AJ+ if...
A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external maintenance, cladding, signage and steelwork where a diesel machine with up-and-over reach is needed. It suits contractors working at mid height on uneven ground.
Full SJ45 AJ+ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.
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