Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,765kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,765kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Genie Z-45/25J RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 6,515kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Working height | - | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform height | - | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum |
| Platform capacity | - | 227kg unrestricted |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,765kg
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 Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,765kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.
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