Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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