Genie Z-45/25J Articulating Boom Lift with Jib
Forty-five feet plus a 6-foot jib for the last few inches of impossible reach.
45-ft articulating boom with 6-ft oscillating jib. ±70° jib tilt, 25 ft horizontal reach, dual-fuel gas/LPG. Genie SkyGuard overhead crush protection. 4WD.
- 45 ft platform height (51 ft working height)
- 6-ft oscillating jib — ±70° tilt for near-horizontal access
- 25 ft maximum horizontal outreach
- Below-grade articulation — bridge and pier inspection capable
- Genie SkyGuard secondary overhead guarding standard
- Dual-fuel: gasoline / LPG — site flexibility
- 4WD with oscillating axle, 45% gradeability
- 360° continuous turret rotation
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| Jib | 6 ft oscillating, ±70° tilt |
| Drive | 4WD, 45% gradeability |
| Model | Z-45/25J |
| Power | Dual-fuel: gasoline / LPG |
| Boom Type | Articulating with oscillating jib |
| Manufacturer | Genie (Terex) |
| Certifications | ANSI/SAIA A92.5, CE EN 280, CSA B354.4 |
| Machine Weight | 17,800 lbs (8,074 kg) |
| Working Height | 51 ft (15.54 m) |
| Platform Height | 45 ft (13.72 m) |
| Turret Rotation | 360° continuous |
| Below-Grade Reach | 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) |
| Platform Capacity | 500 lbs (227 kg) |
| Horizontal Outreach | 25 ft (7.62 m) |
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See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.
⚙️ Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
Boom lifts monitor the combined load from occupants, tools, and dynamic forces as a moment (torque at the turret), not just weight. The LMI accounts for boom angle, extension, and basket position — halting all motion if the tip-over risk exceeds the rated stability threshold before the tipping point is reached.
🔒 Boom Envelope Control
The machine's control system automatically restricts which boom configurations are allowed while driving. Driving with a fully extended telescopic boom at height creates extreme tip-over risk — the system prevents this combination. Articulating booms have configuration-specific drive speed limits enforced by the controller.
🛡️ ANSI A92.5-Compliant Basket
Full-perimeter basket with mid-rail, full-height end rails, self-closing locking gate, and toe board meets ANSI/SAIA A92.5 requirements. A certified D-ring fall arrest anchor rated for 5,000 lbs is standard. Operators must wear a full-body harness with lanyard attached to the D-ring at all times while in the basket — OSHA 1926.453 requirement.
🚨 Dual Emergency Lowering Systems
A hydraulic emergency descent at the platform controls lowers the boom without engine power — a gravity-feed bypass valve independent of all electronics. A second emergency lower is located at the ground control station and can be operated by ground personnel to retrieve a stranded operator. Both systems are tested at pre-shift inspection.
How does this compare?
The jib is the critical differentiator between the Z-45/25 and Z-45/25J. For façade work — reaching over window sills, inspecting seals, cleaning glass — the ±70° jib tilt lets the operator position the platform floor nearly parallel to a vertical surface. Without the jib, the basket always points toward the building, limiting close-in work. The added cost of the J version pays off on any project requiring precision positioning against a surface, not just reaching a work point in open air.