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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Haulotte Group Compact 12
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The Haulotte Group Compact 12 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor use.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Haulotte Group Compact 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 11.75 m |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 9.75 m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 320 kg |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Weight | - | 2 940 kg |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Haulotte Group Compact 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Compact 12 if...
A narrow electric scissor lift for fit-out, services installation and maintenance in shops, offices and warehouses where space is tight. The platform extends and takes up to three people indoors, one outdoors.
Full Compact 12 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Haulotte Group Compact 12?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Haulotte Group Compact 12 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor use.
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