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JLG Industries 450AJ vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift. 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 450AJ | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.72 m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Working outreach | 7.62 m | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Platform height | 13.72 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 250 kg | - |
| Machine weight | 6,418 kg | - |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: JLG Industries 450AJ, Niftylift HR12 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ 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 450AJ and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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