Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs SANY SY26U
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,855kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,855kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 2,660 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, SANY SY26U. 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 3,855kg
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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the SANY SY26U?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,855kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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