Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JLG Industries ES2646
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JLG Industries ES2646 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 9.92 m |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 7.92 m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 545 kg (Indoor); 545 kg (Outdoor) |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Weight | - | 2401 kg |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JLG Industries ES2646. 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 ES2646 if...
A wider-deck electric scissor lift for sites that need more load on the platform, such as installing ductwork, cable tray and ceiling grids. It keeps the same capacity indoors and outdoors.
Full ES2646 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JLG Industries ES2646?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity.
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