The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are rather powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable equipment. These models 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 machinery and its parts. System diagnostics are offered in various languages. There are dual fuel options available on the Z-80/60 model. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for enhanced performance at higher altitudes. What's more, it carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
The 4-wheel drive ability and full-time positive traction adds improved traction for tough terrain. The Z-135/70 only provides four-wheel steering. Optional features on this specific unit comprise crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the equipment extra agility. on the Z-80/60 helps improve wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features truly make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to utilize on irregular terrain.
Though these models are bigger compared to other Genie engine-powered articulating Z-booms, they have features like continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs to provide the user with incredible range of motion and reach. The Z-boom design gives the units outstanding up and over positioning capability that ranges from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 model to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 model. The XChassis expanding axle is an innovatively designed device utilized for both extending and retracting axles in and out of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 unit machine is just 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.