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Haulotte Group Optimum 8 vs JLG Industries 450AJ
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use. The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Haulotte Group Optimum 8 | JLG Industries 450AJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 5.77 m (18.93 ft) | 13.72 m |
| Working height | 7.77 m (25.49 ft) | 15.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | 250 kg |
| Machine weight | 1,590 kg | 6,418 kg |
| Working outreach | - | 7.62 m |
Sources: Haulotte Group Optimum 8, JLG Industries 450AJ. 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 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Haulotte Group Optimum 8 and the JLG Industries 450AJ?
The Haulotte Group Optimum 8 is a a narrow battery-powered scissor lift for indoor and light outdoor use; the JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift.
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