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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota KX019-4

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,735kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Genie Z-45/25J RTKubota KX019-4
Operating weight6,515kg1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Working height15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum-
Platform height13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum-
Platform capacity227kg unrestricted-
Dig depth-2,580mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota KX019-4. 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 4,735kg

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 KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,735kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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