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JLG Industries 1930ES vs Niftylift HR21 4x4
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work. The Niftylift HR21 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 20.8m working height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 1930ES | Niftylift HR21 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 7.72 m | 20.8m |
| Platform height | 5.72 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Machine weight | 1,565 kg | - |
| Stowed width | 0.76 m | - |
| Working outreach | - | 13m |
| Weight | - | 6,680kg |
| Turning radius | - | 3.89m (outside) |
Sources: JLG Industries 1930ES, Niftylift HR21 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 HR21 4x4 if...
A larger rough-terrain articulated boom lift for taller external work such as cladding, steelwork, tree and utility access on uneven ground. The maker offers diesel only or hybrid power, and it lifts two people with their tools.
Full HR21 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 1930ES and the Niftylift HR21 4x4?
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work; the Niftylift HR21 4x4 is a self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 20.8m working height.
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