Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,803kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,803kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Genie Z-45/25J RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 6,515kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Working height | - | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform height | - | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform capacity | - | 227kg unrestricted |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,803kg
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 E17z and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,803kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.
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