Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota U10
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,315kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,315kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota U10. 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 5,315kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota U10?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,315kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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