The Knuckle Boom Lifts manufactured by Genie are rather powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machines. 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 machinery and its parts. System diagnostics are offered in many languages. On the Z-80/60 unit, 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 grade-ability and terrain.
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 coordinated, crab, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the machinery added agility. on the Z-80/60 helps enhance wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts smoother and easier to utilize on uneven terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are bigger compared to 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 reach and range of motion. The Z-boom design gives the units outstanding over and up positioning capability which varies 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 designed device used for both extending and retracting axles out and in of stowed position. When the axle is stowed the width of the Z-135/70 unit machine is only 2.46 meters. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.