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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota KX037-4

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,997kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Genie Z-45/25J RTKubota KX037-4
Operating weight6,515kg3518 kg
Working height15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum-
Platform height13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum-
Platform capacity227kg unrestricted-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1550 mm
Engine power-17.8 kw

Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota KX037-4. 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 2,997kg

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 KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,997kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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