Genie launches six new scissor lifts with lower cost of ownership, higher performance
The updated GS-series has a new design that reduces machine weight, allowing for right-sized, lower cost replacement components
Genie has added to its mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) product offerings with an all-new design for its core slab scissor lift lineup. The updates aim to improve performance and lower the total cost of ownership for next-generation Genie GS-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2646, GS-3246, and GS-4046 scissor lifts.
"Genie's Next-Generation Scissor Lifts are redefining the standard for slab scissor lifts and moving this classic MEWP category into the future," says 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."
Enhanced quality and low total cost of ownership
The most noticeable change with the next-generation slab scissor lifts is the curved linkage design. This departure from industry standard reduces machine weight, allowing Genie to use right-sized components — including batteries, drive motors, and other electrical components — which have a lower replacement part cost. Genie benchmarked its new lifts against competitors' machines, and the company's own E-Drive scissors, to ensure industry-leading performance.
Other design changes also improve quality and add to cost savings. These changes are designed to counter rust, limit the opportunity for damage, and reduce wear and tear.
For example:
- It's common for water to pool at the top of machine chassis, resulting in rust. Genie designed its new chassis to mitigate stagnant water in these areas.
- Extension decks can be damaged or bent during use; Genie added reinforcement steel in targeted locations to reduce damage.
- During loading and unloading, operators occasionally mis-fork the side pockets, causing damage to the chassis and swing out trays. Genie added steel around these side pockets to reduce the chance for damage to the chassis.
"On their own, each individual update is an incremental improvement," says Dube. "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."
Re-imagined for an enhanced user experience
On the job site, operators will experience a completely re-designed platform that is designed to improve productivity and comfort when working at height. On the 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 percent 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. When talking with customers, one of the common critiques of products available in the market today is the "flex" that occurs when standing on an extension deck. Genie solved this problem by reinforcing the extension deck across the range, giving the extension deck more structure.
The new Smart Link platform controller is 30 percent lighter than the previous version and incorporates a more ergonomic design. Additionally, because it is modular, parts of the controller can be replaced without requiring replacement of the whole — another example of reducing parts replacement cost. The control system also has been updated to align to a new ISO standard (ISO 21455:2020).
Lastly, in keeping with regional preferences, Genie Lift Tools Spill Guard hydraulic oil containment system will be standard on next-generation scissors offered in North America. Spill Guard is an option for the rest of the world.
