Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 1.2 tonnes
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 9MDX if...
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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