Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 437kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 437kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 437kg
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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 437kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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