Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 3T-2
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,170kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,170kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 2345 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 3T-2. 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 4,170kg
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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 3T-2?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,170kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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