Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,675kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,675kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 4,840kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 1,675kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,675kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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