Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 45,514kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 45,514kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 45,514kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 45,514kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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