Genie Z-45 XC vs JLG 450AJ
The Genie Z-45 XC is 3,710 lb (29%) heavier than the JLG 450AJ: 16,360 lb (7,421 kg) versus 12,650 lb (5,738 kg).
Genie Z-45 XC
Machine weight
16,360lb 7,421kg 7.42t
8.18 US tons, 7.42 metric tonnes
- Stowed L × W × H
- 21 ft 10 in × 7 ft 6 in × 7 ft 4 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
JLG 450AJ
Machine weight
12,650lb 5,738kg 5.74t
6.33 US tons, 5.74 metric tonnes
- Stowed L × W × H
- 21 ft 7 in × 7 ft 9 in × 7 ft 5 in
- Data source
- Authorized dealer listing
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Genie Z-45 XC | JLG 450AJ |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 16,360 lb (7,421 kg) | 12,650 lb (5,738 kg) |
| Tire contact pressure | 80 psi (551.6 kPa) | – |
| Occupied floor pressure | 231 psf (11.1 kPa) | – |
| Platform height | 45 ft 6 in (13.87 m) | 45 ft (13.72 m) |
| Working height | 51 ft 6 in (15.70 m) | – |
| Horizontal reach | 24 ft 9 in (7.54 m) | 25 ft (7.62 m) |
| Platform capacity | 660 lb | 550 lb |
| Platform size | 2 ft 6 in x 6 ft | 2 ft 6 in x 6 ft |
| Length | 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m) | 21 ft 7 in (6.58 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) | 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) |
| Height | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) |
| Power | diesel (49 hp Deutz D2.9L standard) | dual fuel (GM Vortec 3000, 82 hp) or diesel (Deutz D2.9 L4 Tier 4 Final, 49 hp) |
| Drive speed, stowed | 4.5 mph | 4.3 mph |
| Max ground bearing pressure | – | 48 psi (330.9 kPa) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Genie Z-45 XC or the JLG 450AJ?
The Genie Z-45 XC is 3,710 lb (29%) heavier than the JLG 450AJ: 16,360 lb (7,421 kg) versus 12,650 lb (5,738 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Genie Z-45 XC is narrower: 7 ft 6 in versus 7 ft 9 in.