Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 815kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 815kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Mecalac 6MCR. 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 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 6MCR if...
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 815kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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