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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,797kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Genie Z-45/25J RTWacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight6,515kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Working height15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum-
Platform height13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum-
Platform capacity227kg unrestricted-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 2,797kg

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 EZ36 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 2,797kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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