Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 16,185kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 16,185kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,185kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 16,185kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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