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2002-2025
180 Amh Battery amps
92.2 cm Deck extension
230.02 kg Platform Capacity - Unrestricted
7.77 m Max working height
1,420 kg Operating weight
Dia 317 Tire size

The Haulotte OPTIMUM 8 (2002–2025) is a nimble electric scissor lift for indoor/outdoor use. With a working height of 7.77 m, a narrow footprint of 0.76 m (W) × 1.84 m (L), and a platform capacity of 230 kg (two persons), it breezes through standard doorways. It’s efficient, drive‑at‑full‑height capable, and built for uptime with features like brushless AC motors and built-in diagnostics.

Working Height: ~7.77 m; Platform Height: ~5.77 m

Dimensions (stowed): ~0.76 m (W) × 1.84 m (L) × 1.90 m (H)

Platform Size: ~1.72 m length × 0.79 m width; Extension: ~0.86 m

Capacity: 230 kg (max)

Operating Weight: ~1,590 kg

Drive Speed: ~4.5 km/h; Turning Radius (outside): ~1.5 m

Gradeability: ~25%

Power & Controls: 24 V brushless AC motors, Activ’Energy battery management, Activ’Screen onboard diagnostics, proportional controls

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 53,000

Starting from

AED 36,000

Haulotte OPTIMUM Technical specifications

Engine

Battery amps

180 Amh

Charger amps

30 Amh

Number of batteries

4

Operating specifications

Deck extension

92.2 cm

Raise time

23 seconds

Lower time

32 seconds

Tire Type

Solid/non marking

Dimensions

Ground clearance

8.13 cm

Height w/ Rails

2.01 m

Height w/o Rails

0.91 m

Overall Length

14.8 m

Overall Width

0.76 m

Service refill capacities

Hydraulic fluid cap

18.17 liter

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

230.02 kg

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered

4.67 kph

General

Max working height

7.77 m

Operating weight

1,420 kg

Operating voltage

24 V

Tire size

Dia 317

Turning radius

1.71 m

Wheelbase

1.4 m

Platform

Platform Dimension B

1.65 m

Platform Dimension A

0.7 m

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Haulotte OPTIMUM expert review

Reviewed by Raul M. on September 4, 2025

Overview

Compact, robust, and easy to maintain electric scissor—ideal for tight indoor/outdoor tasks with uptime in focus.

Pros Narrow width, high reach.
Ready-to-drive elevated and uptime-first features.
Cons Limited payload for heavy kit.
Heavier weight requires load planning.

Performance & Efficiency

Fast lifts, smooth controls, stable positioning even on slopes (~25%). Smart battery management and diagnostics keep it ready.

Verdict

For tight spaces with high reliability, OPTIMUM 8 brings smart design and uptime—minimal downtime, maximum reach.

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Haulotte OPTIMUM owner rating

Haulotte OPTIMUM Scissor lifts [2002-2025]

2002-2025

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.5

comfort

4.5

fuel efficiency

4.5

safety

4.5

features

4.5

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Narrow electric scissor with strong reach and smooth controls, ideal for tight-access jobs needing reliable uptime.
Cons
Limited platform capacity and heavier chassis mean careful load planning and transport setup.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2002

Haulotte OPTIMUM similar models

Highlight differences
Haulotte OPTIMUM 8
Skyjack SJIII 3219
JLG 3246ES
Engine
Battery amps 180 Amh
Battery amps -
Battery amps 220 Amh
Charger amps 30 Amh
Charger amps -
Charger amps 20 Amh
Number of batteries 4
Number of batteries -
Number of batteries 4
Years 2002-2025
Years 2010-2020
Years 2005-2021
Market Average AED 53,000
Market Average AED 88,000
Market Average AED 134,000
Price AED 36,000
Price AED 55,000
Price AED 95,000
Operating specifications
Deck extension 92.2 cm
Deck extension 90.17 cm
Deck extension 90.17 cm
Raise time 23 seconds
Raise time 25 seconds
Raise time 50 seconds
Lower time 32 seconds
Lower time 29 seconds
Lower time 50 s
Tire Type Solid/non marking
Tire Type Solid/non marking
Tire Type Solid, Non-marking
Brake system -
Brake system -
Brake system Electric, Friction
Platform railing height -
Platform railing height -
Platform railing height 113 cm
Dimensions
Ground clearance 8.13 cm
Ground clearance 6.1 cm
Ground clearance 12.7 m
Height w/ Rails 2.01 m
Height w/ Rails 2.01 m
Height w/ Rails -
Height w/o Rails 0.91 m
Height w/o Rails 1.62 m
Height w/o Rails 1.98 m
Overall Length 14.8 m
Overall Length 15.24 m
Overall Length 21 m
Overall Width 0.76 m
Overall Width 0.82 m
Overall Width 1.19 m
Stowed height -
Stowed height 1.99 m
Stowed height 1.83 mm
Service refill capacities
Hydraulic fluid cap 18.17 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 6.43 liter
Performance
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 230.02 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 249.02 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 317.52 kg
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 4.67 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 3.22 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 4.02 kph
Platform Capacity - Extension -
Platform Capacity - Extension -
Platform Capacity - Extension 113.4 kg
General
Max working height 7.77 m
Max working height 7.62 m
Max working height 9.69 m
Operating weight 1,420 kg
Operating weight 1,170 kg
Operating weight 2,168 kg
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage 24
Tire size Dia 317
Tire size 12 x 4 x 8
Tire size 16x5
Turning radius 1.71 m
Turning radius 1.71 m
Turning radius 2.44 m
Wheelbase 1.4 m
Wheelbase 1.4 m
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Gradeability -
Gradeability 30 º
Gradeability 25 º
Drive type -
Drive type -
Drive type 2WD
Platform
Platform Dimension B 1.65 m
Platform Dimension B 1.63 m
Platform Dimension B 1.16 m
Platform Dimension A 0.7 m
Platform Dimension A 0.66 m
Platform Dimension A 2.53 m
Undercarriage
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 6 bar
Hydraulic system
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type Fixed Displacement Gear
Transmission
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Drive speed - platform elevated 0.8 kph

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