Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,986kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,986kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 4,986kg
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,986kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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