Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB 9T-2
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,115kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,115kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 5,400kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB 9T-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...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,115kg
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 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB 9T-2?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,115kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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