The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are rather strong four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machines. These models allow for work to be carried out effectively, even on rough terrains. The menu based ALC 1000 electronic controls help to allow the user to make easy calibrations to the machinery and its parts. System diagnostics are offered in multiple 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 improved performance at higher altitudes. In addition, 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 particular unit comprise coordinated, crab, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machine more agility. on the Z-80/60 helps improve wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to use on irregular terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are bigger than any other Genie units. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs which are designed to give the user a much better range of motion and reach. The design of the Z-boom gives the models outstanding up and over positioning capability that ranges from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 unit to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 unit. The XChassis expanding axle is an ingeniously designed device utilized for both extending and retracting axles in and out of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model machinery is only 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.