Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 35Z-1
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,959kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,959kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 3556 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 35Z-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 2,959kg
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 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,959kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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