The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are quite powerful 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 multiple languages. On the Z-80/60 unit, there are dual fuel options available. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is turbocharged, but quiet. It allows for improved performance at higher altitudes. Furthermore, it 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 only offers four-wheel steering. Optional features on this unit include crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machinery 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 remarkable range of motion and reach. The design of the Z-boom gives the models outstanding over and up 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 ingeniously engineered device used for retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model equipment is only 2.46 meters if the axle is stowed. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.