Genie Industries has recently introduced redesigned versions of its S-80 and S-85 telescopic booms. The significant changes include: fixed width axles; an exclusive virtual pivot boom assembly; faster elevation time; improved software design for smoother, more comfortable operation; and intuitive operator and serviceability features. The fixed width axles on the redesigned booms give the machines an eight-foot two-inch total width, both on the trailer and on the jobsite. New to the S-80 and S-85 telescopic booms is the virtual pivot boom design which Genie Industries introduced in 2003 on the S-60 and S-65 booms. The primary benefit of a virtual pivot boom is its ability to keep the weight of the boom over the chassis’ centre of gravity as it elevates. To enhance operator efficiency, the elevation time on the S-80 and S85, from fully stowed to fully elevated, is decreased to 68 seconds.
