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Niftylift HR12 4x4 vs Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift. The Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR12 4x4 | Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Working outreach | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 6.93 m |
| Working height | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) | - |
| Safe working load | 227 kg (500 lb) | - |
| Minimum weight | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) | - |
| Platform height | - | 13.72 m |
| Platform capacity | - | 300 kg |
| Weight | - | 5,407 kg |
Sources: Niftylift HR12 4x4, Skyjack SJ45 AJ+. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the SJ45 AJ+ if...
A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external maintenance, cladding, signage and steelwork where a diesel machine with up-and-over reach is needed. It suits contractors working at mid height on uneven ground.
Full SJ45 AJ+ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR12 4x4 and the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+?
The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift; the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.
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