Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,693kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,693kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 8018 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 4,693kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,693kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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