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2025
17,236 kg Operating weight
23.32 mm Max horizontal reach
27.71 m Max working height
55.18 kw Gross power
18-625, 16 ply Tires size
227.02 kg Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

A high-reach diesel boom lift designed for demanding jobsite access, the Genie S-85 delivers strong horizontal outreach and stable elevated performance. With a 27.71 m working height, foam-filled rough-terrain tires, and a 55.18 kilo watt diesel engine, it suits steel erection, maintenance, construction, and industrial access work where reach and reliability matter.

Max working height 27.71 m

Max horizontal reach 23.32 m

Engine power 55.18 kilo watt

Platform capacity 227 kg

Foam-filled rough terrain tires

Diesel power for outdoor operation

Stable chassis with long wheelbase

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 125,000

Starting from

AED 120,000

Genie S-85 Technical specifications

General

Engine model

TD2011 L04i

Operating weight

17,236 kg

Fuel type

Diesel

Tire size

Foam filled 18-625, 16 ply

Max speed forward

5.63 kph

Operating voltage

12

Max horizontal reach

23.32 mm

Max working height

27.71 m

Platform rotation

160 degrees

Engine

Gross power

55.18 kw

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.4 cm

Turning radius

3.69 m

Wheelbase

2.87 mm

Stowed height

2.8 mm

Overall Length

12.29 m

Overall Width

2.5 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

132.1 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

150.26 liter

Transmission

Drive speed - platform elevated

1.13 kph

Operating specifications

Tire Type

Foam filled

Tires

Tires size

18-625, 16 ply

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

227.02 kg

Platform

Platform Dimension A

244.09 m

Platform Dimension B

91.19 m

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Genie S-85 expert review

Reviewed by Marcis V. on February 12, 2026

Overview

The Genie S-85 (2025) is a high-reach diesel boom lift built for structural, industrial, and maintenance access work. With a 27.71 m working height and strong outreach, it delivers dependable elevated performance.

Expert rating: 4 stars

Pros Excellent reach, stable chassis, reliable diesel power.
Cons Large size limits tight-site maneuverability.

Performance & Efficiency

The 55.18 kilo watt diesel engine provides smooth boom operation and steady elevated travel speeds for outdoor jobsite work.

In Comparison

JLG 460: Smaller class with less reach.
JLG 600: Larger and heavier boom category.
Genie S-85: Balanced option with strong horizontal outreach.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Genie S-85 offers dependable performance in the AED 120,000–125,000 range.

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Genie S-85 owner rating

Genie S-85 Boom lifts [2025]

2025

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Strong outreach and stable feel at height on rough terrain.
Cons
Large size can be challenging when transporting between tight sites.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Genie S-85 similar models

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Genie S-85
S-85
JLG 460SJ
460SJ
JLG 600AJ
600AJ
General
Engine model TD2011 L04i
Engine model Deutz D2.9L4
Engine model Deutz D2.9L4
Operating weight 17,236 kg
Operating weight 7,530 kg
Operating weight -
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type -
Tire size Foam filled 18-625, 16 ply
Tire size 12 x 16.5
Tire size 14x17.5
Max speed forward 5.63 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Operating voltage 12
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Max horizontal reach 23.32 mm
Max horizontal reach 1,200 mm
Max horizontal reach -
Max working height 27.71 m
Max working height 15.85 m
Max working height -
Platform rotation 160 degrees
Platform rotation 180 º
Platform rotation -
Gradeability -
Gradeability 24 º
Gradeability -
Drive type -
Drive type -
Drive type 4WD
Years 2025
Years 2016-2020
Years 2013-2020
Market Average AED 125,000
Market Average AED 220,000
Market Average AED 19,800
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 128,500
Price AED 15,000
Engine
Gross power 55.18 kw
Gross power 36.4 kw
Gross power -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.4 cm
Ground clearance 31 cm
Ground clearance -
Turning radius 3.69 m
Turning radius 4.83 m
Turning radius -
Wheelbase 2.87 mm
Wheelbase 2.39 m
Wheelbase -
Stowed height 2.8 mm
Stowed height 2.49 m
Stowed height 2.56 mm
Overall Length 12.29 m
Overall Length 8.91 m
Overall Length -
Overall Width 2.5 m
Overall Width 2.31 m
Overall Width 2.44 m
Axle Oscillation -
Axle Oscillation 0.2 m
Axle Oscillation -
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 132.1 liter
Fuel cap 83.3 liter
Fuel cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 150.26 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 121 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Transmission
Drive speed - platform elevated 1.13 kph
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Operating specifications
Tire Type Foam filled
Tire Type Foam-Filled
Tire Type -
Swing -
Swing 360 º
Swing -
Swing type -
Swing type Continuous
Swing type -
Tires
Tires size 18-625, 16 ply
Tires size -
Tires size -
Performance
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 272 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted -
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered -
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 7.2 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered -
Boom Type -
Boom Type -
Boom Type AT/60.7
Platform
Platform Dimension A 244.09 m
Platform Dimension A 2.44 m
Platform Dimension A -
Platform Dimension B 91.19 m
Platform Dimension B 0.91 m
Platform Dimension B -

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