Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX135W-7
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 7,985kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 7,985kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX135W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 14,500 - 15,900kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX135W-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 ZX135W-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,985kg
A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 7,985kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.
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