21.05.2026

Electric tunnel boom

Norwegian distribution company Hybeko has launched a battery electric tunnel boom lift based on the Genie Z-45, the Tunnel Z-45DC.

The new machine has been developed specifically for demanding tunnel and infrastructure applications where low emissions, high safety standards and flexibility are required.

The Tunnel Z-45DC has been converted from a standard Z-45 by Hybeko’s special machines division and offers a maximum working height of 15.92 metres, a maximum outreach of 6.94 metres and can operate on slopes of up to eight degrees with an unrestricted platform capacity of 300kg and a maximum platform capacity of 430kg.

Options include: A fire suppression system, additional battery box, a quick-change battery pack, a 12-volt charger, 3kW inverter, overhead safety guard/roof, four warning beacons, Tectyl rust protection, 12-volt platform work lights and front and rear driving lights.

The new machine has been developed to meet growing activity and demand from tunnel construction and infrastructure projects across the Nordic region, where space is tight or restricted and noise or emissions are a problem. The first few units have been purchased by rental company Renta Infra.

Hybeko has been developing special tunnel platforms for at least eight years, starting with the Tunnel GS-3390 RT in 2018 and followed up in 2020 with a cliff face stabilisation platform based on the 85ft Genie S-85 XC boom lift.

Hybeko Special Machines development manager Pål Tveitan said: “We clearly see growing demand from both contractors and rental companies for more sustainable machines without compromising on capacity or functionality. With the Hybeko Tunnel Z-45, we wanted to develop a solution specifically adapted to the challenges faced in tunnel projects.”