The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are quite strong four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machines. These models allow for work to be carried out efficiently, even on rough terrains. The menu based ALC 1000 electronic controls help to allow the user to make easy calibrations to the machine and its components. System diagnostics are available in various languages. There are dual fuel options available on the Z-80/60 unit. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for better performance at higher altitudes. It also carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
Better traction for tough terrain is due to full-time positive traction and four-wheel drive. The Z-135/70 comes standard with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this unit comprise coordinated, crab, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the equipment more agility. on the Z-80/60 helps enhance wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features truly make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to operate on uneven terrain.
Though these units are larger than other Genie engine-powered articulating Z-booms, they have features like continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs to provide the user with remarkable reach and range of motion. The Z-boom design gives the units outstanding up and over positioning capability that varies from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 unit to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 unit. The XChassis expanding axle is an innovatively engineered device utilized for both retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model machinery is only 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.