Tag: Genie aerial lifts

Construction Equipment

Genie’s new 13′ platform designed for 2 workers at height

The platform is compatible with the company’s S-65 XC telescopic boom lifts.

July 16, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Bobcat unveils next-gen skid steers, CTLs; Genie intros new aerial platforms, updates GS scissor lifts; Volvo’s new Dynamic Steering system; Cat unveils simple automatic soil compaction

Genie updates entire GS scissor lift line ahead of new ANSI standards In preparation for new standards for aerial lifts that take effect in December, Genie has unveiled two new scissor lift models for the U.S. market, along with upgrades to its full line of GS slab scissors. During a press event September 17 at […]

September 30, 2019

Construction Equipment

Genie’s new HF and TraX aerial platforms designed to go where traditional lifts can’t

Genie has launched five new high-flotation and four new tracked models of aerial work platforms for operating in soft sand, turf and other sensitive ground conditions that tend to bog down traditional lifts. The new models range in max platform heights of 40 to 65 feet and load capacities of 600 to 1,000 pounds. They […]

September 23, 2019

Dealers

Big Iron Dealer of the Year Alta Equipment’s incredible growth “an awesome journey”

Rob Chiles credits Alta Equipment's growth to its commitment to people, process and product, and support from Volvo Construction Equipment. Read more here.

November 12, 2018

Construction Equipment

Genie’s new Lift Guard prevents potential hazards for slab scissors, mast lifts

The Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm on the slab scissors and vertical lists is designed to automatically prevent the platform from hitting an object. More here.

May 29, 2018

Dealers

Deutz Power Centers now authorized service, parts centers for Genie aerial lifts

Duetz Corp. and Terex AWP announce employees at select Deutz Power Centers are now trained and equipped to work on various Genie booms, lifts, and telehandlers.

May 24, 2018

Dealers

Genie Aerial Pros experts hosting week-long ‘Ask Me Anything’ event on rental return on invested capital

Genie is inviting customers to ask questions and get answers about rental return on invested capital (rROIC) this week during its “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) event. Through Friday, you can, connect with Genie about rROIC to financially plan for business success. On Monday morning, March 26th, Genie posted its AMA prompt on the Genie Aerial Pros AMA Event […]

March 28, 2018

Dealers

Genie brings on six new sales reps in North America

Genie has hired six new sales representatives in North America: Dickey Bennett, Justin Kelley, Dave Porter, Tim Schmidt, Mike Shaw and Brad Trask. They will support Genie products and services for customers, focusing on their customers’ business goals, while also helping to develop new growth opportunities, the company says. “Our sales force plays an important role […]

January 4, 2018

Construction Equipment

Genie advances ZX-135/70 boom lift with upgraded axles, load-sensing and calibration

Genie reports that its new ZX-135/70 Boom Lift offers the latest advancements in design and technology. One of the new features is the mini XChassis axle that extends and retracts the axles to and from the stowed position at two-thirds the footprint of the full-size version. Retracted, the axles form a footprint of 8 feet […]

May 18, 2017

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Get updated on aerial lift standards with Genie’s “Ask Me Anything” event

Do you have questions about the how new ANSI and CSA standards will affect aerial lift standards will affect equipment, service and training. Genie’s “Ask Me Anything” event, to be held Jan. 23-27, is designed to answer them, and more. The AMA event uses social media messaging to have a conversation with customers and other […]

January 20, 2017

Construction Equipment

Genie’s Z-60/37 FE diesel-electric boom lift offers hybrid efficiency with robust 4WD performance

Genie’s newest boom lift is parts Prius and parts Tesla. Similar to a Prius, the new Genie Z-60/37 FE has a small engine coupled to a generator and battery pack and can run off either or both. But where the Prius offers only fuel economy, this new Genie lift offers fuel efficiency and high performance—hence the […]

September 30, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ride along on a 180-foot trip to the top onboard the new Genie SX-180 telescopic boom

It had been a bad technology week. I left the office with a fully-charged new tablet that died on the plane out. Then I found my camera had a corrupted SD card. The in-flight entertainment screen on a 5-hour flight didn’t work in my seat—just my seat. And as soon as I reached the rental […]

January 19, 2014