Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 4,510kg
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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
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 ET20?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,510kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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