Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,835kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,835kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 5,835kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 5,835kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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