Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 27,685kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 27,685kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
| Engine power | - | 210kW (ISO14396) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX350LC-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...
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 ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 27,685kg
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 27,685kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.