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SL8, SL8X or SL12 – Which BAUTRAX Scissor Lift Should You Choose in 2026? (Comparison & Prices)
Choosing the Right Scissor Lift: Height Matters, But Access and Capacity Decide
Renting or buying a scissor lift seems straightforward until you arrive on site. Narrow doorways, heavy tools, high ceilings and floor loading limits quickly determine which model will save you time and money.
The BAUTRAX SL8, SL8X and SL12 are electric scissor lifts designed for indoor use and sheltered outdoor conditions. All are BAUTRAX own-brand machines – fully supported with warranty and local service.
What Types of Sites Are Electric Scissor Lifts Suitable For?
BAUTRAX electric scissor lifts are suitable for sites where a stable working platform, low noise levels, and zero-emission operation are required. They are used in warehouses and logistics facilities, industrial halls, shopping centres, indoor construction sites, and sheltered outdoor areas.
Typical applications include lighting installation, plumbing and electrical work, suspended ceilings, facade finishing, HVAC maintenance, warehouse racking, glazing, and interior installation work.
BAUTRAX SL8 – The Compact Access Specialist
Platform height (In/Out): 5.8 m / 5 m
Working height (In/Out): 7.8 m / 7 m
Platform capacity: 230 kg
Width: 0.76 m
Drive: electric, front wheel drive
Best for: Tight indoor spaces, lower-ceiling warehouses, sites with restricted access
Price: €12,900 excl. VAT
The SL8 is the most compact model in this comparison. Its 0.76 m machine width makes it suitable for sites with narrow corridors, doorways, goods lifts, and limited manoeuvring space. If your required working height is up to 7.8 m indoors and compact access is the main priority, start with the SL8.
Explore SL8 → Current price & availability
BAUTRAX SL8X – Best All-Rounder for Most Contractors
Platform height (In/Out): 5.9 m / 5.9 m
Working height (In/Out):7.9 m / 7.9 m
Platform capacity: 380 kg
Machine width: 0.81 m
Drive: electric, front-wheel drive
Key upgrade vs SL8: higher platform capacity and larger platform
Price: €14,900 excl. VAT
The SL8X is suitable when you need almost the same working height as the SL8, but with higher platform capacity. Choose this model when more people, heavier tools, or materials need to be carried on the platform.
BAUTRAX SL12 – High-Reach Solution
Platform height (In/Out): 9.8 m / 9.8 m
Working height (In/Out): 11.8 m / 11.8 m
Platform capacity: 320 kg
Machine width: 1.19 m
Drive:electric, front-wheel drive
Best for: high industrial halls, logistics warehouses, shopping centres, and large indoor spaces
Price: €16,300 excl. VAT
The SL12 is the right choice when the SL8 and SL8X cannot reach the required height. With up to 11.8 m working height, it is suitable for upper-level work in industrial halls, logistics centres, commercial buildings, and other high-ceiling indoor spaces.
Quick Decision Guide
If you can answer these three questions, choosing between the SL8, SL8X, and SL12 becomes much easier.
1. What working height do you need?
Up to 7.8 m → SL8
Up to 7.9 m with higher platform capacity → SL8X
Up to 11.8 m → SL12
2. How many people and how much equipment will be on the platform?
One or two people with light tools → SL8
More load, tools, or materials → SL8X
Higher work area with good capacity → SL12
3. How wide is the narrowest access point on your site?
Check machine width against doorways, corridors, ramps, and goods lifts. The SL8 is the most compact option at 0.76 m wide, while the SL12 requires more access and manoeuvring space.
👉Not sure which model fits your site?
Send us your required working height, site type and access width. We will recommend the most suitable SL8, SL8X or SL12 model and confirm current availability for purchase or hire.
SL8 vs SL8X vs SL12 — Full Comparison
Use the table below to compare the three models by working height, platform capacity, machine width, batteries, and price excluding VAT.
Parameter | SL8 | SL8X | SL12 |
|---|---|---|---|
Platform height | 5.8 m | 5.9 m | 9.8 m |
Working height | 7.8 m | 7.9 m | 11.8 m |
Platform capacity | 230 kg | 380 kg | 320 kg |
Machine width | 0.76 m | 0.81 m | 1.19 m |
Drive | Electric, front-wheel drive | Electric, front-wheel drive | Electric, front-wheel drive |
Batteries | 24 V / 160 Ah | 24 V / 230 Ah | 24 V / 230 Ah |
Best suited for | narrow accesses and standard height | larger loads and universal work | tall warehouses and large interior spaces |
Price ex-VAT | €12,900 | €14,900 | €16,300 |
All three models are BAUTRAX-branded electric scissor lifts. They are offered with a 2-year / 2,000-hour warranty, service support, and nationwide delivery through the Rentex Group network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between platform height and working height?
The platform height indicates how high the platform itself is raised. The working height is usually approximately 2 m higher because it includes the height of the operator. For example, the BAUTRAX SL8 has a platform height of 5.8 m and a working height of 7.8 m.
Can a scissor lift pass through a doorway or freight elevator?
Yes, the BAUTRAX SL8 scissor lift model is only 0.76 m wide, allowing it to pass through even narrower doorways and spaces.
What is the working height of the BAUTRAX SL8?
The BAUTRAX SL8 reaches 7.8 m working height indoors and 7.0 m outdoors. Platform height is 5.8 m indoors. This suits suspended ceiling installation, MEP services, and glazing work in standard commercial and industrial buildings.
What is the difference between the SL8 and SL8X?
The main difference is platform capacity. The SL8X carries 380 kg versus 230 kg for the SL8. Working height is almost identical (7.8 m vs 7.9 m) and the footprint is similar — choose the SL8X when your team size or tool weight exceeds what the SL8 can carry.
What is the SL12 working height?
The BAUTRAX SL12 reaches 11.8 m working height — the highest in the BAUTRAX scissor lift range. It is designed for tall industrial halls, logistics warehouses, airport terminals, and large commercial interiors.
Can a BAUTRAX scissor lift be used outdoors?
Yes, in sheltered outdoor conditions. All three models carry outdoor working height ratings. Avoid operating in high winds or on soft, uneven, or unprepared ground.
How long does the battery last on one charge?
The scissor lifts typically deliver a full working shift between charges. Confirm exact runtime figures per model with the sales team.
Can I hire a scissor lift instead of buying?
Yes. All three models — SL8, SL8X, and SL12 — are available for hire. Contact us for current availability and daily or weekly hire rates.
What warranty does a BAUTRAX scissor lift carry?
All BAUTRAX own-brand machines carry a 2-year / 2,000-hour warranty backed by in-house service through the Rentex Group network. Confirm exact terms with the sales team at point of purchase.