Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,820kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,820kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 2,695 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hamm HD 12i VV. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,820kg
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 →Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,820kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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