The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are rather strong four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable equipment. These units allow for work to be carried out 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 available in many 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 grade-ability and terrain.
Enhanced traction for tough terrain is due to four-wheel drive and full-time positive traction. The Z-135/70 is available with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this model include crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machine added agility. The full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features really make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to utilize on irregular terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are bigger than any other Genie models. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs that are engineered to give the user a much better reach and range of motion. 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 unit. The XChassis expanding axle is an innovatively designed device used 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. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.