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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB JS131LC
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB JS131LC?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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