Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,815kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,815kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 4,815kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 4,815kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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