Responding to increasing jobsite regulations and environmental needs, Genie is expanding its boom offerings to include the industry’s first hybrid telescopic boom, and the industry’s first light-weight, electric, telescopic boom lift in the 65ft height class. With a 20.6m working height and an 18.6m platform height, the Genie S-60 DC and S-60 FE boom lifts build on the success of Genie’s 100% electric DC and hybrid FE technology to deliver clean, quiet jobsite performance in a versatile machine that requires less maintenance and delivers a lower total cost of ownership.
There is an increasing demand on large jobsites for clean, quiet, versatile equipment that can work indoors and outdoors, including on rough terrain. The DC and FE versions of Genie’s tried-and-true S-60 telescopic boom solve this problem with a machine that can operate in rough terrain and has clean emissions.
Both the S-60 DC and the S-60 FE can be used indoors and outdoors, and can deliver a full day of 100% electric, four-wheel drive performance on a single battery charge. With Genie’s “no compromises” hybrid technology, the S-60 FE can also work an entire week on a single tank of fuel. Additionally, the FE boom’s intelligent control system keeps the batteries charged and machine ready to work by using both regenerative braking technology and automatic engine start and stop. By charging the batteries while the boom works, the S-60 FE can help jobsites eliminate downtime caused by plug-in charging.
The S-60 DC model offers a low weight of 7,983kg and quiet operation for end users looking for a powerful, all-electric boom.
The FE version weighs 8,051kg, just slightly more than the DC version, making either boom ideal for applications where floor loading must be managed.
At the same time, high-efficiency AC drive motors on all four wheels provide similar torque as hydraulic drive motors while using 30-40% less energy. Four-wheel drive plus electronic traction management and active oscillating axles enable 6.44km/h drive speed and 45% gradeability in rough terrain.
Key specifications of the S-60 DC/FE include maximum platform height of 18.6m, maximum working height of 20.6m and a maximum outreach of 12.3m. Unrestricted platform capacity of 300kg on a 1.83m jib delivers a 130-degree working range.