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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota KX030-4

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,725kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Genie Z-45/25J RTKubota KX030-4
Operating weight6,515kg2790 kg
Working height15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum-
Platform height13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum-
Platform capacity227kg unrestricted-
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm
Engine power-17.7 kw

Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota KX030-4. 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 3,725kg

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 KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,725kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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