Genie Knuckle boom lifts are strong four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machinery that allow work to be completed efficiently, even if the terrain is rough. The ALC 1000 electronic controls are a menu-based system which allows the user to easily calibrate the equipment 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 turbocharged, but quiet. It allows for enhanced performance at higher altitudes. What's more, it carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
Improved 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 specific model comprise coordinated, crab, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machine extra agility. The full-time active oscillating axle helps improve wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to use on uneven terrain.
Although these units are larger 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 reach and range of motion. The Z-boom design gives the units 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 engineered mechanism utilized for both retracting and extending axles in and out of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model machine is just 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.