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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,965kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Genie Z-45/25J RT
Operating weight1,550kg6,515kg
Engine power15.1kW-
Working height-15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum
Platform height-13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum
Platform capacity-227kg unrestricted

Sources: Bomag BW 80 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 80 AD-5 if...

A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.

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

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,965kg

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 80 AD-5 and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,965kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.

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