The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are quite powerful four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machines. These units allow for work to be performed effectively, 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 offered in many languages. On the Z-80/60 unit, there are dual fuel options available. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for enhanced performance at higher altitudes. Furthermore, it carries more than enough torque for better terrain- and grade-ability.
Better 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 particular unit include coordinated, crab, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machinery more agility. on the Z-80/60 helps improve wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to use on irregular 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 design of the Z-boom gives the units outstanding up and over positioning capability which ranges 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 designed mechanism utilized for extending and retracting axles in and out of stowed position. When the axle is stowed the width of the Z-135/70 unit equipment is only 2.46 meters. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.