Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota U17-3a
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,815kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,815kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1,700kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota U17-3a. 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 4,815kg
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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,815kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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