Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota K008-5
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,540kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,540kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 975kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota K008-5. 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 5,540kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota K008-5?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,540kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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