Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JLG Industries 1930ES
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JLG Industries 1930ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 7.72 m |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 5.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 230 kg |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 1,565 kg |
| Stowed width | - | 0.76 m |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JLG Industries 1930ES. 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 1930ES if...
The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
Full 1930ES specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JLG Industries 1930ES?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work.
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