Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 8240kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,725kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,725kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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