Z-80/60

Articulated Boom Lifts

Genie Z-80/60 articulating boom lift

With outreach that’s second to none, the Genie® Z®-80/60 articulating boom lift delivers outstanding lifting versatility with up, out and over positioning capabilities — ideal for outdoor construction and industrial applications.

Overview

  • Genie® Fast Mast system lowers the platform to the ground without having to lower the secondary boom; raises primary and secondary booms simultaneously
  • Full-time positive traction and full-time 4WD for a smooth ride on rough ground conditions
  • Reverse-articulating secondary boom with 29 ft (8.83 m) of up and over reach and zero front arm swing
  • Quiet diesel engine options for increased performance, gradeability and terrainability
Specification Value
Max Working Height 84 ft | 25.77 m
Max Horizontal Reach 60 ft | 18.29 m
Max Up and Over Clearance (riser extended) 29 ft | 8.83 m
Below Ground Reach 15 ft 10 in | 4.83 m
Platform Capacity 500 lb | 227 kg
Range of motion - Genie Z-80/60 articulating boom lift

Chassis Options

  • 4 wheel steering

Tire Options

  • Rough terrain, foam-filled tires (petroleum based)
  • Rough terrain, non-marking, foam-filled tires (water based)
  • Rough terrain, non-marking, foam-filled tires (petroleum based)
  • High floatation, rough terrain, air-filled tires: requires 4WD and includes additional counterweight and higher torque wheel drive motors

Engine Options

  • 70 hp GM Vortec 3.0L Gas/LPG Dual Fuel
  • Diesel air intake pre-cleaner
  • LPG tank, 33.5 lb. capacity: Duel Fuel  engine only
  • Cold weather kit: 5W-40 synthetic engine oil, oil pan heater, battery heater, hydraulic tank heater

Lift/Turntable Options

  • Specialty hydraulic oil  (80 gal - cold weather, fire resistant, or biodegradable)
  • Hostile environment kit: cylinder bellows, boom wiper seals, platform and ground control box covers
  • Deluxe hostile environment kit: hostile environment kit, center turntable shield, ring gear guard, tail pipe guard, engine cover flaps and air pre-cleaner

Platforms

  • 6 ft. dual entry or 8 ft. tri entry platform with ½ height mesh inserts and side swing gate
  • 6 ft. dual entry platform with side swing gate

Platform Options

  • AC generator, 110V/60Hz, 110V/ 50Hz, or 220V/50Hz, 3000W, hydraulically driven
  • Air line to platform: ½ 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 and 2 platform mounted work lights
  • Lockable platform and ground control box covers
  • Panel cradle package
  • Platform auxiliary top rail
  • Thumb rocker steering
  • Welder ready package
  • Traveling fall arrest anchor system: requires 6ft platform
  • Traveling fall arrest anchor system: requires 8ft platform

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