The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are quite powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machinery. These models 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 equipment and its components. System diagnostics are offered in many 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.
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 particular model comprise crab, coordinated, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the machinery extra agility. On the Z-80/60 the full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to operate on uneven terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are larger than any other Genie units. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs that are engineered to give the user a much better reach and range of motion. The design of the Z-boom gives the models exceptional 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 unit. The XChassis expanding axle is an innovatively engineered device used for retracting and extending axles in and out of stowed position. If the axle is stowed the width of the Z-135/70 unit machinery is only 2.46 meters. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.