The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are rather strong four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machinery. 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 machine and its components. System diagnostics are available 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. Also, it carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
Better traction for tough terrain is due to full-time positive traction and four-wheel drive. The Z-135/70 comes standard with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this specific model comprise crab, coordinated, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the equipment more agility. on the Z-80/60 helps improve wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to utilize on uneven terrain.
Although these models are bigger than other Genie engine-powered articulating Z-booms, they have features such as continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs to provide the user with remarkable reach and range of motion. The design of the Z-boom gives the units outstanding up and over positioning capability that 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 mechanism used for extending and retracting axles in and out of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 unit machine is just 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.