The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are quite powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable equipment. 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 equipment and its parts. 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. It also 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 is available with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this particular model comprise crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machine more agility. On the Z-80/60 the full-time active oscillating axle helps enhance wheel contact on uneven ground. All of these features truly make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to operate on uneven terrain.
Though these units are larger 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 over and up positioning capability which ranges from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 model to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 model. The XChassis expanding axle is an ingeniously engineered device used for both extending and retracting axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 unit machine is only 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.