Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,483kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,483kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 2,483kg
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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,483kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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