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Terrain cabability - boom hoist

  • 25-08-2015 3:43pm
    #1
    PeteyB3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    I'm hoping someone might be able to help me. I need to access a field at the rear of my property with a Genie Z45 Boom Hoist Lift to cut some very awkward trees. I was wondering would this hoist be able to drive up a gentle slope in very dry field (weather permitting of course). Total distance is approx. 50 mtrs. Or should I look at getting a different type of hoist with tracks etc.


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  • #2
    foxy farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,194 ✭✭✭foxy farmer


    PeteyB3 wrote: »
    I'm hoping someone might be able to help me. I need to access a field at the rear of my property with a Genie Z45 Boom Hoist Lift to cut some very awkward trees. I was wondering would this hoist be able to drive up a gentle slope in very dry field (weather permitting of course). Total distance is approx. 50 mtrs. Or should I look at getting a different type of hoist with tracks etc.

    Just had a look at the specs for these machines and it depends on whether it 2wd or 4wd. Should travel on dry ground alright if the tyres have a decent tread. Have seen these machines with almost slick type tyres which could make your job interesting to day the least. 16degree slope for 2wd and 23 degree slope for 4wd. This is where the machine is in the stowed position.
    As for actually working on a slope i wouldnt recommend it. The machine may not work as they can have tilt sensors that may prevent operation unless the machine is reasonably level. Or if it does it may slew down hill fine but may be unable to slew uphill. They're a machine that need to be treated with respect. Have seen 2 clips on YT where lads got fired out of the basket when wheels dropped off a step. Best to ask whoever is suppling the machine as to its operation. A second person on the ground is also recommended should basket controls pack up. The tracked hoist probably has stabilising feet that would level the machine if working on a slope.


  • #3
    aido79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    PeteyB3 wrote: »
    I'm hoping someone might be able to help me. I need to access a field at the rear of my property with a Genie Z45 Boom Hoist Lift to cut some very awkward trees. I was wondering would this hoist be able to drive up a gentle slope in very dry field (weather permitting of course). Total distance is approx. 50 mtrs. Or should I look at getting a different type of hoist with tracks etc.

    The Genie z45 has a slope mode for driving up a hill so it depends on how steep the slope is and the condition of the ground. If you are going to attempt it make sure you go up the slope with the basket towards the top of the slope just case the machine goes to tip over.
    If you are not used to driving these machines treat them with respect as the z45 controls can be quite jerky.


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