Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota U10-3
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,395kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,395kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota U10-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1120kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota U10-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,395kg
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 U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota U10-3?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,395kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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