Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,509kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,509kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1,006 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 5,509kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,509kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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