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JLG Industries 1930ES vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 1930ES | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 7.72 m | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | 225kg |
| Platform height | 5.72 m | - |
| Machine weight | 1,565 kg | - |
| Stowed width | 0.76 m | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
Sources: JLG Industries 1930ES, Niftylift HR15 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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 1930ES and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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