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Genie S-65 vs Genie Z-45 XC

Genie S-65 telescopic boom lift
Genie Genie S-65
Genie articulating boom lift on a construction site
Genie Genie Z-45 XC
Operating weight ——
Engine power ——
Platform height ≈19.8 m (65 ft)≈13.8 m (45 ft)
Horizontal outreach ≈17.2 m (56 ft 4 in)≈7.5 m (24 ft 9 in)
Platform capacity ≈227 kg (500 lb), higher restricted≈300 kg (660 lb) unrestricted; ≈454 kg (1,000 lb) restricted
Drive 4WD, diesel4WD diesel or hybrid
Strengths
  • + Long outreach
  • + Rugged rough-terrain chassis
  • + Widely available
  • + High platform capacity for people, tools and materials
  • + Up-and-over reach
  • + Rough-terrain capable
Watch-outs
  • − Large footprint for transport
  • − Shorter reach than telescopic booms
Full S-65 reviewFull Z-45 XC review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.