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Oklahoma City plant part of Genie’s response to global competition
Genie sees its Oklahoma City facility as a perfect example of where the aerial device manufacturer’s future lies – the result of global growth and local responsiveness. The company breathed new life into the plant that had once manufactured parent company Terex’s road paving equipment. Today, it spans 200,000 square feet and has become the […]
October 25, 2017
Dealers
Deutz to provide remanufactured engines for Genie aerial equipment
Deutz will now provide remanufactured Deutz Xchange engines for Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) Reconditioning Services to be used in reconditioned Genie aerial equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts and telehandlers. “Terex was impressed with the three-year transferrable warranty that we offer with our Deutz Xchange engines,” says Robert Mann, Deutz president and CEO. “That […]
October 27, 2016
Construction Equipment
Genie adds 74-horsepower option on GTH-844 telehandler
Genie has added an under-75-horsepower Tier 4 Final engine option to its popular GTH-844 rough terrain telehandler, using a high-torque version of the Deutz 3.6-liter turbocharged engine. The company says the engine option offers similar torque as a higher horsepower engine, but with reduced maintenance needs, and no requirement for either regeneration or diesel exhaust fluid. […]
February 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
Genie directs new GTH-1254 telehandler at heavy construction, oil and gas industry lifts (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=198] Introduced at the recent World of Concrete, the Genie GTH-1256 telehandler takes aim at the heavier, higher lifts required on today’s jobsites. The 12,000-pound-maximum-lift-capacity GTH-1256 has a maximum lift height of 56 feet and a maximum forward reach of 42 feet. “It gives heavy construction, steal erection and the oil and gas market […]
February 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
Terex begins manufacturing Genie telehandlers in Oklahoma City
Terex has announced that it is now manufacturing Genie telehandlers at its Oklahoma City facility. The 700,000-square-foot facility employs 260 people and Terex has begun hiring to fill new positions. The company says the OKC plant could produce more types of Genie machines should demand require it. “We have made a a long-term strategic shift to our […]
February 10, 2015
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Genie keeps GTH-636 6,000-pound-lift capacity telehandler below 75-horsepower for Tier 4 Final (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
[imagebrowser id=144] The industry practice was fairly straightforward when it came to 6,000-pound-maximum-lift-capacity telehandlers, says Chad Hislop, product management lead, Genie Industries. “We all would take a 8,000-pound machine, change out the lift cylinders and put a new decal on it,” he says, which created a heftier machine than really required for a 6,000-pound unit. […]
November 10, 2014
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Renting a telehandler: Questions 6 and 7
What attachments do you need? Beyond the standard forks, popular attachments include wider fork carriages, brooms, and jib – or truss – booms. Keep in mind, however, that a wider fork carriage may be too wide to enter restricted openings, Kiskunas says, “or may project beyond palleted loads.” “One of the neatest things I’ve seen lately […]
November 7, 2013
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Renting a telehandler: the final questions
What options/features do you need? One example would be a light package for night work. Enclosed cabs will give your operators more comfort in high and low temperatures. Other options include pintle hitches for towing, brick guards to protect the cab glass and fenders, Boeckman says. How will you transport the machine? Many telehandlers are […]
November 7, 2013
Construction Equipment
10 questions to answer before renting a telehandler
“Telehandlers offer great flexibility,” says Heath Watton, branch manager for rental dealer Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio. “They handle multiple attachments, including jib booms, auger heads and swing carriages.” This versatility has made the 10,000-pound-plus units the darling of the oil shale business in Watton’s territory of eastern Ohio, where he carries the JLG, Skytrak and […]
November 7, 2013
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Renting a telehandler: Questions 3, 4 and 5
How far forward do you need to place the materials? Horizontal reach is also a consideration. Where will the machine be working? Muddy, rough terrain conditions will typically require machines with outriggers. What type of telehandler will be best for your job? “One of the big design differences is the position of the boom pivot pin,” […]
November 7, 2013
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Renting a telehandler: Questions 1 and 2
What and how much do you need to lift? Telehandlers have gone far beyond their original masonry pallet roots, and can lift, move framing, be used as a work platform, and even do some light earthmoving/loose material handling. “Customers are trending toward bigger machines and lift capacity and height requirements are growing,” says Wayne Goodall […]
November 7, 2013
Construction Equipment
Genie updates GTH-5519 telehandler with new Deutz engine, Tier 4 Final
There are few cues from the outside of Genie’s GTH-5519 that it’s received a major upgrade, says Chad Hislop. “The only real visible change is the engine hood,” says Terex’s Aerial Work Platforms product manager. As the Tier 4 aftermarket package grew, the under-the-hood enclosure needed to be reconfigured. This made Genie rethink the hood […]
October 14, 2013
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