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JLG Industries ES2646 vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity. The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries ES2646 | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 9.92 m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Platform height | 7.92 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 545 kg (Indoor); 545 kg (Outdoor) | - |
| Weight | 2401 kg | - |
| 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 ES2646, Niftylift HR12 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ES2646 if...
A wider-deck electric scissor lift for sites that need more load on the platform, such as installing ductwork, cable tray and ceiling grids. It keeps the same capacity indoors and outdoors.
Full ES2646 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 ES2646 and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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