135ft GENIE Z135 DIESEL KNUCKLE BOOM

The Genie Z-135/70 is one of the largest diesel articulating boom lifts available for hire, delivering a 43.15 m (141 ft) working height with a platform capacity of 272 kg. It combines a telescoping lower boom with a fully articulating upper boom and jib, giving operators up to 24.4 m (80 ft) of horizontal outreach. That combination of extreme height and extended horizontal reach makes it the go-to machine for major construction, heavy infrastructure, and industrial maintenance projects where standard booms simply cannot reach.

What sets the Z-135/70 apart from smaller articulated booms is its ability to work at height over significant obstacles — the knuckle boom configuration allows the upper section to articulate up and over roof edges, structural steel, or parapet walls while keeping the base on solid ground. The diesel four-wheel-drive chassis handles rough terrain and uneven job sites, and the machine's 4WD system with oscillating axle maintains stability across grades common on active construction sites in the Geelong region.

In the Geelong and Surf Coast area, the Z-135/70 is typically hired for high-rise building construction and facade work, large-span industrial facility maintenance, bridge and overpass inspection, and stadium or arena projects where height combined with reach is critical. It suits jobs where a smaller 60–80 ft boom would not provide adequate working height or outreach.

Key Features

• Working Height: 43.15 m / 141 ft
• Platform Height: 41.15 m / 135 ft
• Horizontal Reach: up to 24.4 m / 80 ft
• Platform Capacity: 272 kg / 600 lb
• Drive: Diesel four-wheel drive with rough-terrain capability