Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,005kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,005kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Genie Z-45/25J RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 6,515kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Working height | - | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform height | - | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform capacity | - | 227kg unrestricted |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,005kg
A widely hired rough-terrain boom for construction and outdoor maintenance. The articulating up-and-over jib is what separates it from a straight telescopic boom: it reaches over an obstacle rather than only to it, which is often the entire requirement.
Full Z-45/25J RT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,005kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.
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