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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JLG Industries 1930ES
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JLG Industries 1930ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 7.72 m |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 5.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 230 kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Genie Z-45/25J RT figures and full JLG Industries 1930ES figures.
Choose 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 specifications →Choose the 1930ES if...
The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JLG Industries 1930ES?
Genie Z-45/25J RT: 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. JLG Industries 1930ES: The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
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