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Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JLG Industries 450AJ
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift. The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JLG Industries 450AJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | 15.72 m |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | 13.72 m |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | 250 kg |
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | - |
| Working outreach | - | 7.62 m |
| Machine weight | - | 6,418 kg |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JLG Industries 450AJ. 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 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JLG Industries 450AJ?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift.
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