Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Kubota U27-4
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,925kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,925kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Kubota U27-4. 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 3,925kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Kubota U27-4?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,925kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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