Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 13,585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 13,585kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
| Engine power | - | 128kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX220W-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 ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,585kg
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 13,585kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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