Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Takeuchi TB225
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,115kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,115kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 2400 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Takeuchi TB225. 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 4,115kg
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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,115kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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