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Bobcat E19 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,610kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Genie Z-45/25J RT
Operating weight1905kg6,515kg
Dig depth2364mm-
Engine power10.1kW-
Breakout force12.63kN-
Working height-15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum
Platform height-13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum
Platform capacity-227kg unrestricted

Sources: Bobcat E19, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E19 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full E19 specifications →

Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,610kg

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 E19 and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,610kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.

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