Haulotte Group
Optimum 8
a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg |
Figures taken from an established dealer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
The Haulotte Optimum 8 is a compact battery scissor lift built for the same fit-out, maintenance and light industrial access jobs as the Genie GS-1932 and JLG 1930ES, and it is one of Haulotte's most hired models on UK access platform fleets. Its roll-out platform extension adds extra reach for jobs such as ceiling tile or cable tray work without repositioning the machine. Haulotte no longer runs its own UK hire arm, having sold that business to HSS, so UK availability now comes through independent and national hire companies stocking the brand.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the Optimum 8 is the Genie GS-1932.
Looking for one?
Most companies carry several makes and advertise none of them. Find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
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