Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,885kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,885kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX220W-5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 21,400 - 24,000kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 122kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. 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 ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,885kg
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,885kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.
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