The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are rather powerful four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machines. These units allow for work to be performed efficiently, even on rough terrains. The menu based ALC 1000 electronic controls help to enable the user to make easy calibrations to the equipment and its components. System diagnostics are offered in many languages. There are dual fuel options available on the Z-80/60 unit. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is turbocharged, but quiet. It allows for enhanced performance at higher altitudes. It also carries more than enough torque for better terrain- and grade-ability.
Improved traction for tough terrain is due to four-wheel drive and full-time positive traction. The Z-135/70 is available with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this model comprise coordinated, crab, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the machine added agility. The full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features really make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to utilize on irregular terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are larger compared to any other Genie units. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs which are engineered to give the user a much better reach and range of motion. The design of the Z-boom gives the models outstanding up and over positioning capability that varies from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 model to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 unit. The XChassis expanding axle is an ingeniously designed mechanism utilized for retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model machinery is only 2.46 meters if the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.