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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs JLG Industries 1930ES
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | JLG Industries 1930ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | 5.72 m |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | 7.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | 230 kg |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Stowed width | - | 0.76 m |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, JLG Industries 1930ES. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the 1930ES if...
The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
Full 1930ES specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the JLG Industries 1930ES?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work.
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