Genie S-85 XC Telescopic Boom Lift
Eighty-five feet. The long arm of the job site. Maximum height, maximum reach.
85-ft XC telescopic boom lift. 75 ft horizontal outreach, 1,000 lb XC capacity, diesel with optional electric, 4WD/4WS. Genie SkyGuard and Lift Connect telematics standard.
- 85 ft platform height (91 ft working height)
- 75 ft maximum horizontal outreach
- 1,000 lb XC capacity (500 lbs at max extension)
- Genie SkyGuard overhead crush protection standard
- Deutz diesel with optional bi-energy (diesel/electric) system
- 4WD / 4WS — precise positioning in constrained areas
- Genie Lift Connect remote telematics standard
- 360° continuous turret rotation
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| Drive | 4WD / 4WS |
| Model | S-85 XC |
| Engine | Deutz diesel (bi-energy option) |
| Boom Type | Telescopic straight |
| Manufacturer | Genie (Terex) |
| Platform Size | 36" × 96" (0.91 m × 2.44 m) |
| Certifications | ANSI/SAIA A92.5, CE EN 280, CSA B354.4, AS 1418.10 |
| Machine Weight | 44,000 lbs (19,958 kg) |
| Working Height | 91 ft (27.7 m) |
| Platform Height | 85 ft (25.9 m) |
| Turret Rotation | 360° continuous |
| Platform Capacity | 1,000 lbs axial / 500 lbs at max reach |
| Horizontal Outreach | 75 ft (22.9 m) @ 500 lbs |
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⚙️ 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?
At 85 feet, the S-85 XC is the machine for major construction, bridge work, and transmission infrastructure. The XC (Xtra Capacity) rating is significant — standard 80-85 foot booms typically derate to 250-300 lbs at full horizontal extension; the XC platform holds 500 lbs at maximum reach, allowing a full two-person crew at all positions. For stadium installation contracts, high-rise façade work, or large-span bridge decks where the cost of delay exceeds the cost of machine, the S-85 XC eliminates the productivity losses of lower-capacity alternatives. Genie Lift Connect telematics means fleet managers can track location, utilization, and maintenance alerts remotely across all machines.
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