Genie unveils optimised scissor lifts

Genie, a leader in the aerials industry, has launched a new, future-focused design for its core slab scissor lift product line

The company has further improved the performance and lowered the total cost of ownership for Next-Generation Genie GST-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2646, GS-3246, and GS-4046 scissor lifts. A noticeable change in the form of a curved linkage design results in reduced machine weight, allowing Genie to use right-sized components for lower replacement part cost.

“Genie’s Next-Generation Scissor Lifts are redefining the standard for slab scissor lifts and moving this classic MEWP category into the future,” remarked Christian Dube, senior global product manager. “Our priority when redesigning these lifts was to drive lower cost of ownership, improve serviceability, and enhance the user experience – all while delivering the quality that our customers and the industry expect from Genie.”

The company has also sought to eliminate rust and limit opportunity to damage through a number of design changes including a new chassis to mitigate stagnant water and reinforced steel in targeted locations to reduce damage.

“On their own, each individual update is an incremental improvement. But, when considered together as a system, and across the product line, the result is a family of machines that add value by reducing costs while improving performance and serviceability,” Dube added.

Overall, there are fewer serviceable components than with previous generations; of the components that remain, at least 70% have commonality across the product line. This simplifies machine fleet management and should increase uptime. According to Genie, fleet management is further improved by incorporating a consistent parts layout in easy-to-access locations; a win for service technicians who work on multiple models.

Operators are also set to benefit from a re-designed platform to improve productivity when working at height. On the popular GS-1932, standard fixed guard rails allow users to drive through most common doors without the need to pause and fold guardrails down. The platform is 20% larger, offering more room for two people to work comfortably indoors. Across the range, operators will notice other subtle details that enhance comfort at height.

Genie has also highlighted that the new Smart Link platform controller is completely redesigned to be 30% lighter than the previous version, complete with a more ergonomic design. Because it is modular, parts of the controller can be replaced without requiring replacement of the whole – another example of reducing parts replacement cost.