Z-60 FE

Articulated Boom Lifts

Two machines in one, the Genie® Z®-60 FE hybrid articulating boom lift is the ideal, environment-friendly solution for increased efficiency and low cost of operation. In ‘all-electric’ mode it offers a full work day of emissions-free run time on a single battery charge. In ‘hybrid’ mode, it offers one week of run time with a single tank of diesel.

Overview

  • Full-time active oscillating axle helps maintain traction on rough terrain
  • 4WD and 45% gradeability for superior terrainability
  • High-efficiency AC drive system for enhanced driving performance and simplified maintenance
  • Two modes of operation: all-electric and Hybrid, with outstanding efficiency and jobsite versatility
  • Dual parallelogram and fully proportional controls for precise boom positioning and smooth performance
  • 5 ft (1.52 m) articulating jib with a 135° vertical rotation to accurately position workers
  • Genie Fast Mast™ boom system allows operators to descend and retrieve materials and quickly return to working height
Specification Value
Max Working Height 65 ft 7 in | 20.16 m
Max Horizontal Reach 36 ft 7 in | 11.15 m
Max Up and Over Clearance (riser extended) 24 ft 3 in | 7.39 m
Platform Capacity 500 lb | 227 kg

Chassis Options

  • Tow package

Tires Options

  • Rough terrain foam-filled tires (water based)
  • Foam-tire fill  (petroleum based)

Engine Options

  • Cold weather kit: 5W-40 synthetic engine oil, battery heater, engine block heater: FE Hybrid only

Lift/Turntable Options

  • FLA (flooded lead acid) batteries: standard on DC
  • AGM maintenance-free batteries: standard on FE Hybrid
  • Specialty hydraulic oil  (28gal - cold weather, fire resistant,  or biodegradable)
  • Power inverter, 2000W, 120V AC, 60 Hz
  • Hostile environment kit: cylinder bellows, boom wiper seals and control box covers

Platforms

  • 4 ft. 8 in. front-entry steel platform
  • 8 ft. tri entry platform with side swing gate
  • Platform with ½ height mesh inserts

Platform Options

  • Air line to platform:  ? in. inner diameter
  • Aircraft protection kit:  platform foam padding and padded disable system
  • Aircraft protection kit: with swing gate
  • Light package: 2 chassis mounted drive lights, 2 platform mounted work lights
  • Lockable platform and ground control box covers
  • Panel cradle package
  • Platform auxiliary top rail
  • Thumb rocker steering
  • Traveling fall arrest anchor system: requires 6ft platform
  • Traveling fall arrest anchor system: requires 8ft platform

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