The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are quite powerful four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable equipment. These units allow for work to be performed 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 many languages. On the Z-80/60 unit, there are dual fuel options available. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for improved performance at higher altitudes. What's more, it carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
The full-time positive traction and 4-wheel drive ability adds improved traction for tough terrain. The Z-135/70 only provides four-wheel steering. Optional features on this model comprise crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the equipment added agility. On the Z-80/60 the full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features truly make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to use on uneven terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are bigger than any other Genie units. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs that are designed to give the user a much better range of motion and reach. The design of the Z-boom gives the models exceptional up and over positioning capability which varies from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 unit to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 model. The XChassis expanding axle is an innovatively designed mechanism utilized for both retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. When the axle is stowed the width of the Z-135/70 unit machinery is only 2.46 meters. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.