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Caterpillar 352F vs Genie Z-45/25J RT

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,185kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

352F
Caterpillar 352F
Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FGenie Z-45/25J RT
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)6,515kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Working height-15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum
Platform height-13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum
Platform capacity-227kg unrestricted

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Genie Z-45/25J RT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 352F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 109,185kg

A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.

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

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 Caterpillar 352F and the Genie Z-45/25J RT?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,185kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift.

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