The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are rather powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machines. 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 machinery and its components. System diagnostics are offered in multiple languages. On the Z-80/60 model, there are dual fuel options available. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is quiet, but turbocharged. It allows for better performance at higher altitudes. What's more, it carries more than enough torque for better terrain- and grade-ability.
Enhanced traction for tough terrain is due to four-wheel drive and full-time positive traction. The Z-135/70 comes standard with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this particular unit include crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the equipment added agility. On the Z-80/60 the full-time active oscillating axle helps improve wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to operate on uneven terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are bigger than any other Genie models. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs which are engineered to give the user a much better range of motion and reach. The Z-boom design gives the models outstanding over and up positioning capability that 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 device used for both extending and retracting axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 model equipment is just 2.46 meters if the axle is stowed. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.