Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,791kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,791kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 4,791kg
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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 EZ17?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,791kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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