Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Mecalac TA6
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,370kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,370kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Mecalac TA6. 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 2,370kg
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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Mecalac TA6?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,370kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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