Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,150kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,150kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Genie Z-45/25J RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 6,515kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Working height | - | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform height | - | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform capacity | - | 227kg unrestricted |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,150kg
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 S450 and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,150kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.
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