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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 17,06m working height, petrol, diesel or lithium-ion.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 17,06m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 230kg |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Working outreach | - | 7,50m |
| Weight | - | 2230kg - 2300kg |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3. 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 Lightlift 17.75 MK3 if...
A tracked spider lift for tree work, facade and gutter access, church and theatre interiors and gardens where a wheeled boom cannot reach. It narrows to pass through gates and doorways, then sets up on its outriggers.
Full Lightlift 17.75 MK3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 17,06m working height, petrol, diesel or lithium-ion.
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