Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 19C-1
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,605kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,605kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1910 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
| Engine power | - | 11.7 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 19C-1. 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 4,605kg
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 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 19C-1?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,605kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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