Hire and Rental News - May 2018

The new Genie mini XChassis axle design extends and retracts the axles to and from the stowed position with a more compact footprint; 2.49m (8ft 2in) x 4.11m (13ft 6in) retracted or 3.94m (12ft 11) in x 4.11m (13ft 6in) extended, to provide stability and a narrow profile. Kurt Kinder, Genie National Sales Manager, Terex Australia said the Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom still features a maximum platform height of 41.1m (135ft), 21.3m (69ft 9in) of horizontal outreach and a 23m (75ft 6in) of up-and- over clearance all accessible with a 272kg (600lb) platform capacity. “The Telescoping Jib-Extend jib extends from a retracted length of 3.7m (12ft) to an extended length of 6.1m (20ft),” Kurt said. “Similar in design to full-size X-Chassis expanding axle on the previous generations of this machine, the mini XChassis system boasts two-thirds the footprint of the full-size version.” “To comply with Australian Standards, all new Genie ZX-135/70 booms come standard with new low-maintenance load sense cell technology which monitors the weight in the platform and disables drive, steer and boom functions if the load The Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom has been updated to include the new Genie mini XChassis axle design, a platform load sensing system and a simple two-point calibration process to set up the primary boom, secondary boom and jib bell crank in 15 minutes. ACCESS in ACTION New generation of Genie ZX-135/70 boom lift exceeds the platform load limit,” he said. “And, the updated Genie ZX-135/70 is ready to meet customers’ job site needs with a 7.5kW hydraulically driven generator fitted as standard.” Replacing the previous generation’s six-point process, the 4.11 software on the newly redesigned Genie ZX-135/70 envelope-controlled machines now only needs two calibration points: when the boom is lowered to the stowed position, and when it is fully raised. “Calibrations can now be done in as little as 15 minutes, saving customers hours compared to previous versions,” Kurt said. “To achieve a two-point calibration process, the 4.11 software works with the boom’s angle sensors to ensure the boom is fully elevated. The machine’s angle sensors provide input to the control system and the control system determines the appropriate boom angle for safe operation. “This design includes 360˚ continuous rotation turntable, 160˚ platform rotation for fast, easy positioning and 110˚ vertical jib articulation and still provides access to ‘up, over, and in’ applications inaccessible by a traditional jib.” The updated Genie ZX-135/70 boom is engineered with four-wheel drive with full-time positive traction. Four-wheel steer with front-wheel, rear-wheel, crab- and coordinated- steer options available provide additional maneuverability. To maximise customers’ rental return on invested capital, the revamped Genie ZX-135/70 boom shares a commonality in design, parts and accessories, as well as serviceability benefits, including easy access to crucial service points, with other Genie products. Visit www.genielift.com.au According to Skyjack Australia’s Jason Cranmer, Skyjack’s scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts are designed with safety features in accordance with a variety of global regulatory requirements. “However, industry groups have recently suggested possible circumstances, conditions, and operations that might result in inadvertent contact with obstructions and consequently an entrapment hazard. As a result, a form of secondary guarding is now being requested on scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts by some users,” Jason said. “Skyjack recognises there is no single best solution to help reduce the risk Secondary Guarding Lift Enable for scissors launched Skyjack has launched its Secondary Guarding Lift Enable (SGLE) system to help reduce the risk of entrapment when working on scissor lifts. of entrapment. Much depends upon a specific job site risk assessment to determine the most appropriate solution for any particular need or application.” To provide additional protection on scissors, Skyjack’s SGLE includes: • A robust control box shroud which provides additional guarding of controls, reducing the risk of unintended actuation; • A secondary anti-tamper enable button located on the side of the control box; • Requirement for two-handed operation to lift, maintaining the operator in an upright position and away from the railings, mitigating risk of entrapment; • Both joystick and secondary enables must be activated to allow the platform to lift; release of either will stop the function immediately; • The secondary enable button is not used for lowering the platform or for driving; those functions are joystick enable only (not applicable on full sized rough terrain units). SGLE is suitable for all Skyjack scissor lift and vertical mast lifts and as a direct factory install or aftermarket accessory. Contact: 02 9854 0700 or visit website: www.skyjack.com 44 ACCESS IN ACTION • MAY 2018 The Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom has been updated