Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,085kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,085kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 8600 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 86C-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...
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 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,085kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,085kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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