Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 7,285kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 7,285kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. 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 ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,285kg
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 7,285kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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