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JLG Industries 1930ES vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work. The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 1930ES | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 7.72 m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Platform height | 5.72 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Machine weight | 1,565 kg | - |
| Stowed width | 0.76 m | - |
| Working outreach | - | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: JLG Industries 1930ES, Niftylift HR12 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1930ES if...
The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
Full 1930ES specifications →Buy or hire the HR12 4x4 if...
The Niftylift HR12 is a compact, comparatively lightweight articulating boom lift built by UK manufacturer Niftylift in Milton Keynes, aimed at maintenance and construction access jobs on rough or soft ground where 4-wheel drive and low machine weight are an advantage. Its outreach and working height put it in the lower-mid band of boom lift hire fleets, below the taller diesel booms used for larger commercial and industrial access work. Being UK-built gives it strong dealer and parts presence in the domestic hire market.
Full HR12 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 1930ES and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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