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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

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

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.

Submitted by on Feb 12, 2026 / Genie S-85 Boom lifts / Purchased on Jan, 2025

performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month

2016

2025

Genie S-85 similar models

Highlight differences

Genie S-85

JLG 460SJ

JLG 600AJ

General

Engine model

Engine model TD2011 L04i

Engine model Deutz D2.9L4

Operating weight

Operating weight 17,236 kg

Operating weight 7,530 kg

Operating weight -

Fuel type

Fuel type Diesel

Fuel type -

Tire size

Tire size Foam filled 18-625, 16 ply

Tire size 12 x 16.5

Tire size 14x17.5

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 5.63 kph

Max speed forward -

Operating voltage

Operating voltage 12

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating voltage -

Max horizontal reach

Max horizontal reach 23.32 mm

Max horizontal reach 1,200 mm

Max horizontal reach -

Max working height

Max working height 27.71 m

Max working height 15.85 m

Max working height -

Platform rotation

Platform rotation 160 degrees

Platform rotation 180 º

Platform rotation -

Gradeability

Gradeability -

Gradeability 24 º

Gradeability -

Drive type

Drive type -

Drive type 4WD

Years

Years 2025

Years 2016-2020

Years 2013-2020

Market Average

Market Average AED 125,000

Market Average AED 220,000

Market Average AED 19,800

Price

Price AED 120,000

Price AED 128,500

Price AED 15,000

Engine

Gross power

Gross power 55.18 kw

Gross power 36.4 kw

Gross power -

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.4 cm

Ground clearance 31 cm

Ground clearance -

Turning radius

Turning radius 3.69 m

Turning radius 4.83 m

Turning radius -

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.87 mm

Wheelbase 2.39 m

Wheelbase -

Stowed height

Stowed height 2.8 mm

Stowed height 2.49 m

Stowed height 2.56 mm

Overall Length

Overall Length 12.29 m

Overall Length 8.91 m

Overall Length -

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.5 m

Overall Width 2.31 m

Overall Width 2.44 m

Axle Oscillation

Axle Oscillation -

Axle Oscillation 0.2 m

Axle Oscillation -

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 132.1 liter

Fuel cap 83.3 liter

Fuel cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 150.26 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 121 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Transmission

Drive speed - platform elevated

Drive speed - platform elevated 1.13 kph

Drive speed - platform elevated -

Operating specifications

Tire Type

Tire Type Foam filled

Tire Type Foam-Filled

Tire Type -

Swing

Swing -

Swing 360 º

Swing -

Swing type

Swing type -

Swing type Continuous

Swing type -

Tires

Tires size

Tires size 18-625, 16 ply

Tires size -

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 272 kg

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted -

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered

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

Platform Dimension A 244.09 m

Platform Dimension A 2.44 m

Platform Dimension A -

Platform Dimension B

Platform Dimension B 91.19 m

Platform Dimension B 0.91 m

Platform Dimension B -

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