Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX33U-6
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,195kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,195kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX33U-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 3,320 - 3,720kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,790 - 3,130mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.8kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX33U-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,195kg
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 ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,195kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
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