Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,085kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,085kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 7600 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
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 P30.10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,085kg
A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.
Full P30.10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,085kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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