Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,185kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,185kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Genie Z-45/25J RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 6,515kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| 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.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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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