The S-85XCFE hybrid and S-85CXE boomlifts both have ‘heavy lifting’ 4×4 capability and are powered by lithium-ion batteries.
The machines are essential the same except one is fully battery-electric while the other is a hybrid machine with both electric and diesel power.
The machines have a maximum platform height of 26m, a maximum working height of 28m and a maximum horizontal reach of almost 23m. Both have a maximum unrestricted lifting capacity of 454kg.
The two models are both powered by a 48-volt battery which Genie claims is the smallest lithium-ion battery in any 27m-class platform.
The batteries are rated for extreme temperatures (as low as -30°C and up to 50°C) and have a software management system that protects