Genie Launches Six New Scissor Lifts
An all-new, future-focused design has been unveiled by Genie for its core slab scissor lift product line.
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| Genie has launched its Next Generation of slab scissor lifts. |
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The Next Generation lifts that further improves performance and lowers the total cost of ownership. include the 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,” said 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 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 its own E-Drive scissors.
Other intentional design changes also improve quality and add to cost savings. These changes are the result of an extensive analysis at the beginning of Genie’s design process to identify opportunities to eliminate 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. Reinforcement steel has been 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. Steel was added to these side pockets to reduce the chance for damage to the chassis.
“On their own, each individual update is an incremental improvement,” Dube said. “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.”
Improved serviceability
Throughout the redesign, Genie focused on increasing service parts commonality and consistency of the component layout across the product line. Overall, there are fewer serviceable components than with previous generations. Of the remaining components that remain, at least 70% have commonality across the product line, simplifying fleet management and likely increasing uptime.
Fleet management is further improved by incorporating a consistent parts layout in easy-to-access locations.
Among the most common maintenance items when managing a fleet of slab scissor lifts is the batteries. With the latest update, Genie’s machines use just two battery part numbers across the entire slab scissor product line.
In addition, in response to customer feedback and regional preferences, the units are available with commonly used high-quality FLA batteries as standard for customers in North America, and standard maintenance-free AGM batteries for customers in other regions around the world. Lithium-ion will be available as an option globally. Another option is Battery Guard, to help protect owners’ investment, recognizing that battery theft is a common problem.
Enhanced user experience
On the jobsite, operators will enjoy a re-designed platform that improves 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% 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. One common critique Genie heard when talking with customers was about the “flex” that occurs when standing on an extension deck. Across the product line, the extension deck has been given more structure.
Also, the new Smart Link platform controller is completely redesigned to be 30% 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. The control system also has been updated to align to a new ISO standard (ISO 21455:2020).
Genie Lift Tools Spill Guard hydraulic oil containment system will be standard on next-generation scissors offered in North America and be an option for the rest of the world.
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