Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 4850 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. 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 1,665kg
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 P27.6 PLUS if...
A compact telehandler for building sites, farms, estates and landscaping where space is tight but 2.7 tonne lifts to about 6 metres are needed.
Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 1,665kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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