Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 445kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 445kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 6070 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 445kg
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 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 445kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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