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2006-2018
151.4 liter Fuel cap
Diesel Fuel type
20,366 kg Operating weight
445/65 D22.5 Tire size
1.08 m Overall Length
2.47 m Overall Width

A diesel boom lift with a 43.16 m maximum working height and 18.04 m maximum horizontal reach, the Genie Z-135 is built for high-reach access work on construction sites, industrial facilities, maintenance projects, and large exterior installations. With its 227.02 kg unrestricted platform capacity, 160° platform rotation, foam-filled tires, and 58.17 kilowatt diesel engine, it gives crews the height, reach, and platform control needed for demanding elevated work.

Maximum working height 43.16 m

Maximum horizontal reach 18.04 m

Platform capacity 227.02 kg

Gross power 58.17 kilowatt

Operating weight 20,366 kg

Platform rotation 160°

Fuel tank capacity 151.4 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 312,000

Starting from

AED 286,000

Genie Z-135 Technical specifications

General

Engine model

TD 2011 L04i

Fuel type

Diesel

Max horizontal reach

18.04 m

Max speed forward

4.83 kph

Max working height

43.16 m

Operating weight

20,366 kg

Platform rotation

160 º

Tire size

445/65 D22.5

Wheelbase

4.11 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

151.4 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

246.4 liter

Engine

Gross power

58.17 kw

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.51 m

Stowed height

3.08 m

Overall Length

1.08 m

Overall Width

2.47 m

Turning radius

7.77 m

Platform

Platform Dimension B

244.09 cm

Platform Dimension A

91.19 cm

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

227.02 kg

Operating specifications

Tire Type

Foam filled

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Genie Z-135 expert review

Reviewed by Hussain E. on May 5, 2026

Overview

The Genie Z-135 (2006–2018) is a large diesel boom lift designed for high-reach construction, industrial maintenance, façade work, and large exterior access jobs. It delivers a 43.16 m maximum working height, 18.04 m horizontal reach, and 227.02 kg unrestricted platform capacity, giving crews serious access capability on demanding sites.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Excellent 43.16 m working height and 18.04 m horizontal reach for demanding access work.
Cons Heavy 20,366 kg operating weight and 7.77 m turning radius need careful site planning.

Performance & Efficiency

The 58.17 kilowatt diesel engine supports outdoor boom lift work across construction and industrial sites. Its 43.16 m working height, 18.04 m horizontal reach, 227.02 kg platform capacity, and 160° platform rotation make it useful for high-access jobs where reach, positioning, and stability matter.

In Comparison

JLG 1200: Strong high-reach access machine with broad construction-site use.
Genie S-85: Smaller straight boom option with easier handling but much lower height and reach.
Genie Z-135: Best suited for buyers who need extreme working height and articulating access capability.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Genie Z-135 is a strong diesel boom lift within the AED 286,000–312,000 range, offering excellent height, reach, and platform control for large construction and industrial access work.

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Genie Z-135 owner rating

Genie Z-135 Boom lifts [2006-2018]

2006-2018

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Working height is excellent for façade, steel, and industrial access work.
Cons
The machine needs firm ground and enough room to position safely.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Pros
Horizontal reach and platform rotation help operators work around obstacles.
Cons
Turning radius is large, so tight sites can slow down repositioning.
performance

5.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2006

Genie Z-135 similar models

Highlight differences
Genie Z-135/70
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General
Engine model TD 2011 L04i
Engine model Deutz TCD2.9L4
Engine model TD2011 L04i
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Max horizontal reach 18.04 m
Max horizontal reach 22.86 mm
Max horizontal reach 23.32 mm
Max speed forward 4.83 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 5.63 kph
Max working height 43.16 m
Max working height 38.4 m
Max working height 27.71 m
Operating weight 20,366 kg
Operating weight 18,550 kg
Operating weight 17,236 kg
Platform rotation 160 º
Platform rotation 180 º
Platform rotation 160 degrees
Tire size 445/65 D22.5
Tire size 445/500710
Tire size Foam filled 18-625, 16 ply
Wheelbase 4.11 m
Wheelbase 3.81 m
Wheelbase 2.87 mm
Gradeability -
Gradeability 24 º
Gradeability -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12
Tires size -
Tires size -
Tires size 18-625, 16 ply
Years 2006-2018
Years 2002-2021
Years 2025
Market Average AED 312,000
Market Average AED 514,000
Market Average AED 125,000
Price AED 286,000
Price AED 289,740
Price AED 120,000
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 151.4 liter
Fuel cap 117.35 liter
Fuel cap 132.1 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 246.4 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 208.2 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 150.26 liter
Engine
Gross power 58.17 kw
Gross power 55.33 kw
Gross power 55.18 kw
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.51 m
Ground clearance 30 cm
Ground clearance 0.4 cm
Stowed height 3.08 m
Stowed height 3.05 m
Stowed height 2.8 mm
Overall Length 1.08 m
Overall Length 12.09 m
Overall Length 12.29 m
Overall Width 2.47 m
Overall Width 2.49 m
Overall Width 2.5 m
Turning radius 7.77 m
Turning radius 5.89 m
Turning radius 3.69 m
Axle Oscillation -
Axle Oscillation 0.3 m
Axle Oscillation -
Platform
Platform Dimension B 244.09 cm
Platform Dimension B 0.91 m
Platform Dimension B 91.19 m
Platform Dimension A 91.19 cm
Platform Dimension A 2.44 m
Platform Dimension A 244.09 m
Performance
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered -
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.23 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered -
Operating specifications
Tire Type Foam filled
Tire Type Foam-Filled
Tire Type Foam filled
Swing -
Swing 360 º
Swing -
Swing type -
Swing type Continuous
Swing type -
Transmission
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Drive speed - platform elevated 1.13 kph

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