The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are rather strong four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machinery. These units allow for work to be carried out effectively, 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 offered in various languages. There are dual fuel options available on the Z-80/60 unit. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for improved performance at higher altitudes. It also carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
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 comprise crab, coordinated, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the equipment more agility. On the Z-80/60 the full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features really make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to utilize 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 range of motion and reach. The design of the Z-boom gives the units outstanding over and up positioning capability which varies 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 both extending and retracting axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 unit machinery is only 2.46 meters if the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.