Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi 33U
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,028kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,028kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 3,487 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | - | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) |
| Fuel tank | - | 42.0 L |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi 33U. 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 3,028kg
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 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi 33U?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,028kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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