51ft GENIE Z-51/30J RT BOOM LIFT

The Genie Z-51/30J RT is a rough-terrain articulating boom lift with a 15.59 m (51 ft) platform height and 17.59 m (57 ft) working height. Its articulating jib arm delivers up to 9.37 m (30 ft 9 in) of horizontal reach, making it well suited to applications that demand precise positioning around obstacles — structural steel, overhead services, roof edges, and facade work. The platform capacity of 227 kg supports a two-person crew plus tools, providing genuine productivity on tasks requiring sustained work at height.

The "RT" designation means this machine runs on large pneumatic tyres with a four-wheel drive chassis capable of traversing unprepared ground. Where standard electric boom lifts need smooth sealed surfaces, the Z-51/30J RT can move across construction sites, gravel yards, and soft ground without bogging. The articulating knuckle joint between the lower and upper booms is what distinguishes this model from straight-stick machines at the same height class — it allows the operator to work up-and-over obstructions, reaching inside roof structures or behind parapets that a telescopic boom cannot access. The combination of RT mobility and articulating reach makes it a practical choice for sites where both terrain and geometry are demanding.

In the Geelong and Surf Coast region, this machine is regularly used on industrial shed construction, commercial building facades, large-format warehouse fitouts, and civil infrastructure projects along the Princes Freeway and Barwon industrial precincts — wherever rough ground and complex access angles are present on the same job.

Key Features

• Working Height: 17.59 m / 57 ft
• Platform Height: 15.59 m / 51 ft
• Horizontal Reach: 9.37 m / 30 ft 9 in
• Platform Capacity: 227 kg
• Drive System: 4WD rough-terrain with pneumatic tyres