The Knuckle Boom Lifts designed by Genie are rather powerful four wheel steering and four wheel drive capable machinery. 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 machinery and its components. System diagnostics are offered in various 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 better performance at higher altitudes. It also carries more than enough torque for better terrain- and grade-ability.
Better 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 unit include crab, coordinated, front wheel, and rear wheel steering to give the machine extra agility. on the Z-80/60 helps enhance wheel contact on irregular ground. All of these features truly make Genie Knuckle Boom lifts easier and smoother to operate on irregular 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 which are designed to give the user a much better range of motion and reach. The Z-boom design gives the units outstanding over and up positioning capability that 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 retracting and extending axles in and out of stowed position. The width of the Z-135/70 unit equipment is just 2.46 meters when the axle is stowed. For easier transport, the Z-80/60 has fixed width axles.