Genie S-85 XC Boom Lift
Overview
The Genie S-85 XC Boom Lift is a telescopic boom lift designed with extra capacity (XC) to handle heavy loads with ease while providing superior reach and control. It combines extended horizontal outreach, high load capacity, and advanced safety features, making it ideal for challenging high-reach tasks across construction, industrial, and maintenance applications. With a focus on operator comfort and versatility, the S-85 XC meets the demands of rugged environments while delivering precise performance.

Specifications

Platform Height:

85 ft

Work Height:

91 ft 7 in

Horizontal Reach:

74 ft 6 in

Notable Features
1. Extended Reach and Enhanced Lift Capacity
Dual Lift Capacity (Extra Capacity – XC): The S-85 XC supports 660 lbs (unrestricted) and 1,000 lbs (restricted), accommodating multiple workers and heavy equipment, making it suitable for diverse job requirements.
Long Horizontal Outreach: The 74.6-foot horizontal outreach offers access to hard-to-reach locations, allowing operators to navigate around obstacles and reach distant areas safely.
High Working Height: With a working height of nearly 92 feet, this lift is optimized for accessing tall structures and buildings, expanding its usability in vertical tasks.
2. Safety and Stability Innovations
Genie Lift Guard™ Contact Alarm: A system that provides an alert when contact with an obstacle is detected, ensuring operator safety by helping to prevent entrapment incidents.
Automatic Oscillating Axle: Adapts to uneven terrain, automatically stabilizing the lift to offer a safer working platform on rough or sloped surfaces.
Platform Load Sensing: Monitors load capacity in real time, ensuring safe operation by preventing overload and maintaining stability according to capacity limits.
3. Precision Control and Comfort-Focused Design
Proportional Joystick Controls: Facilitates smooth and precise movement, enabling operators to adjust positioning with accuracy, which is essential for high-reach work and detailed tasks.
Spacious Platform: Ergonomically designed to accommodate operators comfortably along with their tools and materials, ensuring effective work sessions.
Quiet Diesel Engine: Low-noise operation is suitable for work in populated or noise-sensitive areas, reducing disruptions and enhancing user comfort.
4. Durable Construction for Tough Applications
Reinforced Boom Structure: Ensures stability at full extension by reducing sway, providing a reliable working environment even at maximum height.
Weather-Resistant Components: Built with durable, corrosion-resistant materials, the S-85 XC withstands outdoor conditions, extending its service life and reducing downtime.
Heavy-Duty Performance for Intensive Use: Specifically designed to endure intense industrial applications, making it a dependable choice for prolonged use in high-demand settings.
5. Enhanced Maneuverability and Transport Ease
Four-Wheel Drive and High Gradeability: Equipped with 45% gradeability and four-wheel drive, it tackles slopes and rough terrains, making it highly mobile across diverse sites.
Compact for Transport: Despite its height, the S-85 XC compacts for efficient transport, allowing for easy setup and storage.
Quick Deployment: Features that support rapid setup and easy operation reduce downtime, optimizing productivity on job sites.
6. Maintenance Made Simple with Genie Smart Link™
Low-Maintenance Design: Built with reliable, durable parts that reduce the need for frequent servicing, lowering the overall cost of ownership.
Onboard Genie Smart Link™ Diagnostics: Provides operators with easy-to-use diagnostics and performance data in real time, making troubleshooting simpler and enhancing machine uptime.
Backed by Genie Support Network: Comprehensive support, including certified parts and technical assistance, ensures reliability and helps maintain peak performance.

Applications
The Genie S-85 XC Boom Lift is ideal for a variety of applications where high reach, stability, and load capacity are required, including:

Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Ideal for tasks involving tall structures, like high-rise construction, bridges, and structural inspections.
Telecommunications and Utilities: Perfect for work on communication towers, transmission lines, and utility poles, providing stable access to elevated structures.
Industrial Facility Maintenance: Suited for routine maintenance and repairs in industrial plants, warehouses, and refineries, where both reach and load-bearing are critical.
Event and Venue Setup: Useful for large venues requiring temporary installations where high reach and load handling are essential, like stadiums and convention centers.