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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Haulotte Group Optimum 8
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 230 kg |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 1,590 kg |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Haulotte Group Optimum 8. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
A widely hired rough-terrain boom for construction and outdoor maintenance. The articulating up-and-over jib is what separates it from a straight telescopic boom: it reaches over an obstacle rather than only to it, which is often the entire requirement.
Full Z-45/25J RT specifications →Buy or hire the Optimum 8 if...
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.
Full Optimum 8 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Haulotte Group Optimum 8?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use.
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