Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,215kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,215kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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 ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,215kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,215kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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