Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 1,403kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 1,403kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Wacker Neuson EZ80. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,403kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Full EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 1,403kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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