The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are quite powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machines. These units 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 equipment and its parts. System diagnostics are offered in multiple languages. On the Z-80/60 model, there are dual fuel options available. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for enhanced performance at higher altitudes. It also carries more than enough torque for better terrain- and grade-ability.
The full-time positive traction and 4-wheel drive ability adds better traction for tough terrain. The Z-135/70 just offers four-wheel steering. Optional features on this unit comprise crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the equipment added agility. on the Z-80/60 helps enhance wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features truly make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to utilize on uneven terrain.
Although 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 incredible range of motion and reach. The Z-boom design gives the models exceptional over and up 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 designed mechanism utilized for both extending and retracting axles in and out of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model equipment is only 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.