Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 9,036kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 9,036kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,036kg
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 9,036kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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