The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are rather powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machines. These units 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 components. System diagnostics are offered in multiple languages. There are dual fuel options available on the Z-80/60 unit. The optional Deutz diesel powered engine is turbocharged, but quiet. 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 is available with four-wheel steering. Optional features on this model include coordinated, crab, rear wheel and front wheel steering to give the machine extra agility. 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 use on uneven terrain.
Genie's engine-powered articulating Z-booms are larger compared to any other Genie models. They feature a continuous 360 degree turntable rotation and telescoping jibs that are designed to give the user a much better reach and range of motion. The design of the Z-boom gives the models outstanding over and up positioning capability that varies from 8.83 meters on the Z-80/60 model to 23.01 meters on the Z-135/70 unit. The XChassis expanding axle is an ingeniously designed mechanism utilized for both retracting and extending axles out and in of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 unit machinery is just 2.46 meters if the axle is stowed. The Z-80/60 has fixed width axles for easier transport.