Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Volvo ECR88D
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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