The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are rather powerful four wheel drive and four wheel steering capable machinery. These models allow for work to be carried out efficiently, even on rough terrains. The menu based ALC 1000 electronic controls help to allow the user to make easy calibrations to the equipment and its parts. 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 turbocharged, but quiet. It allows for improved performance at higher altitudes. What's more, it carries more than enough torque for better grade-ability and terrain.
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 model include crab, coordinated, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the machine more agility. On the Z-80/60 the full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to operate on irregular terrain.
Though these units are bigger than 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 Z-boom design gives the models outstanding up and over positioning capability that varies 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 innovatively engineered mechanism utilized for retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. If the axle is stowed the width of the Z-135/70 model machinery is just 2.46 meters. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.