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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JLG Industries ES3246
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The JLG Industries ES3246 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JLG Industries ES3246 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 11.75 m |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 9.75 m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 320 kg (Indoor); 230 kg (Outdoor) |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Weight | - | 2550 kg |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JLG Industries ES3246. 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 ES3246 if...
An electric scissor lift for fit-out, services installation and maintenance in warehouses, retail and industrial buildings. The higher indoor capacity suits two operators with tools and materials.
Full ES3246 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JLG Industries ES3246?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JLG Industries ES3246 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work.
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