Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 525-60
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,025kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,025kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 5490 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 525-60. 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 1,025kg
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 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 525-60?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,025kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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