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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,360kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Genie Z-45/25J RT
Genie Z-45/25J RT - image: morrisleslie.com
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Genie Z-45/25J RTYanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight6,515kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Working height15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum-
Platform height13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum-
Platform capacity227kg unrestricted-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 3,360kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,360kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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