Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,550kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,550kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 8065 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,550kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,550kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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