Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,244kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,244kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Genie Z-45/25J RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 6,515kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Working height | - | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform height | - | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform capacity | - | 227kg unrestricted |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,244kg
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 E55z and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,244kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.
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