The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are rather powerful four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machines. These models 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 machinery and its parts. System diagnostics are offered in multiple 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 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 include crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machine extra agility. The full-time active oscillating axle helps improve wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features really make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to utilize on uneven terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are bigger compared to any other Genie models. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs which are engineered to give the user a much better range of motion and reach. The Z-boom design gives the units outstanding up and over positioning capability which 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 ingeniously engineered mechanism utilized for retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. When the axle is stowed the width of the Z-135/70 model machinery is only 2.46 meters. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.