Rough terrain / self-levelling
Haulotte Compact 12 DX Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Haulotte Compact 12 DX
32ft diesel rough-terrain self-levelling scissor lift, 12.06m working height, 450kg — 4WD, 40% gradeability and four outriggers.
Working height
12.06 m
Platform height
10.06 m
Power
Diesel
Capacity
450
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Overview
About the Haulotte Compact 12 DX Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The Haulotte Compact 12 DX is a 32ft diesel rough-terrain scissor lift that levels itself on uneven ground: 12.06m working height, 10.06m platform height and a 450kg platform. Four retractable outriggers level the machine, 4-wheel drive with 2-wheel steer and 40% gradeability get it across the site, and 28cm ground clearance clears site debris. The 1.45m wide platform extends 1.2m. 4,110kg, 18.5kW (24.8hp) diesel, 26×12-16.5 tyres, 75L fuel, 3-degree tilt alarm.
Where it works
Best-fit jobs and sites
- Construction sites and yards, external building work on sloped or unsealed ground, access where the machine must level itself.
Good to confirm: Diesel engine — outdoor use only. Outriggers must be set before elevating on uneven ground. An online listing cannot replace a site assessment, so tell us the job and we will confirm suitability.
Specifications
Full specifications
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Reach & platform3 specs
- Working height
- 12.06 m
- Platform height
- 10.06 m
- Extension deck
- 1.2m
Capacity1 spec
- Platform capacity
- 450
Dimensions1 spec
- Turning radius
- 3.5
Performance4 specs
- Gradeability
- 40
- Terrain type
- Rough terrain / self-levelling
- Indoor use
- No
- Outdoor use
- Yes
Power & drive2 specs
- Power source
- Diesel
- Drive type
- 4WD
Machine & transport5 specs
- Manufacturer
- Haulotte
- Model
- Compact 12 DX
- Machine weight
- 4110
- Customer pickup
- Delivery only
- Delivery
- Quoted by suburb & access
Delivery, access and running
Delivery is quoted by suburb, site access and transport requirements. Tell us the tightest access width on site if the machine must pass through gates, doorways or between structures.
Licence and competency: Scissor-type EWP. No high-risk work licence required in NSW; EWPA Yellow Card (SL) accepted competency. Diesel site rules apply.
Hire period: Hire runs from delivery or pickup until off-hire is confirmed. Rates are quoted for your dates, suburb and machine together; see our hire terms for responsibilities during the hire.
Pre-start checks, every day
Every Equip Hire machine is function-tested before delivery, and every operator still checks the machine before each shift. This is the baseline we use; the machine's own logbook and check sheet govern.
Walk around
- Tyres / tracks, wheels and structure: damage, cracks, leaks
- Scissor stack / boom, pins and hoses: no visible damage or hydraulic leaks
- Decals, capacity plate and rails in place; gates close properly
- Work area: overhead power lines, holes, slopes, other traffic
Power on
- Fuel level, engine oil and coolant
- Ground and platform controls both operate correctly
- Emergency stop and horn work from both stations
Function test
- Raise, lower and drive at low height before working
- Emergency lowering: know where it is and that it works
- Tilt / overload alarms not showing faults
Any fault: tag it out and call us on 0472 721 234. Do not operate a machine with a known fault. Based on manufacturer pre-start requirements and SafeWork NSW guidance.
Before it arrives
- Measure the route, not the door. Every gate, corridor and lift on the way to the work area: handles, hinges, bollards and stored materials all eat clearance.
- Walk the ground. Compacted and trafficable beats "looks firm", so mark soft spots, trenches and services before the machine tracks over them.
- Clear the work zone. Overhead services, sprinkler heads and light fittings at working height; exclusion for people below.
- Delivery space. Room for the truck to stop and unload safely. Tell us about docks, driveways and height limits when you book.
Mistakes we see weekly
- Booking on ceiling height instead of the actual task height. Measure to the work, then add nothing "just in case".
- Quoting the nominal door size instead of the clear opening. An 820 mm door leaf are not 820 mm once the door stop is counted.
- Treating a rough-terrain machine as an indoor unit. The tyres mark floors and the engine can't run enclosed.
- Leaving induction and permit requirements to delivery morning. Shopping centres and managed sites need paperwork before the truck arrives.
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