Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 15,385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 15,385kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 21,900 - 23,900kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,180mm |
| Engine power | - | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX210LC-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 ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,385kg
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 15,385kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.
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