ZX-135/70

Articulated Boom Lifts

Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom lift

Ideal for outdoor construction and industrial applications, the Genie® ZX®-135/70 articulating boom lift delivers access to up, over and out applications inaccessible by a traditional jib. Four-wheel drive with full-time positive traction means that this articulating boom can handle rough jobsite ground conditions with ease.  

Overview

  • Mini Genie X-Chassis® system extends and retracts to provide both stability on the job and a narrow profile for transport
  • Telescoping Jib-Extend® jib extends from 12 to 20 ft (3.66 to 6.10 m) and provides a 110˚ vertical range of motion
  • 360˚ continuous rotation turntable and 160˚platform rotation for fast, easy positioning
  • Four-wheel steer with front-wheel, rear-wheel, crab and coordinated steer options available to provide additional maneuverability
Specification Value
Max Working Height 141 ft | 43.15 m
Max Horizontal Reach 69 ft 9 in | 21.26 m
Max Up and Over Clearance (riser extended) 75 ft 6 in | 23.01 m
Below Ground Reach 19 ft 3 in | 5.87 m
Platform Capacity 600 lb | 272 kg

Engine Options

  • Diesel intake air pre-cleaner
  • Cold weather recirc kit: 5W-40 synthetic engine oil, oil pan heater, battery heater, platform manifold recirculation and hydraulic tank heater

Lift/Turntable Options

  • Specialty hydraulic oil  (123 gal - cold weather, fire resistant, biodegradable)
  • Hostile environment kit: cylinder bellows, boom wiper seals, platform control box cover and boom hole covers
  • Deluxe hostile environment kit: hostile environment kit, ring gear guard, 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 or 220V/50Hz, 3000W, belt driven
  • Air line to platform: ½ in. inner diameter
  • Light package: 2 chassis mounted drive lights and 2 platform mounted work lights
  • Panel cradle package
  • Platform auxiliary top rail
  • Platform control box cover
  • Thumb rocker steering
  • Welder ready package
  • Traveling fall arrest anchor system: requires 6ft platform
  • Traveling fall arrest anchor system: requires 8ft platform
Range of motion - Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom lift

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