Genie Launches Six New Scissor Lifts

The next-generation Genie GS Slab Scissor lifts are available now in all regions except North America.

Genie has announced an all-new, future-focused design for its core slab scissor lift product line that further improves performance and lowers the total cost of ownership for Next-Generation Genie GS 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.”

 Enhanced Quality and Lowest Total Cost of Ownership

The most noticeable change with the next-generation slab scissor lifts is the industry-leading 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 our own E-Drive scissors, to ensure industry-leading performance.

“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 said.

Modernized Design Improves 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 components that remain, at least 70% have commonality across the product line. This simplifies machine fleet management and should increase uptime. 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.

The most common maintenance item when managing a fleet of slab scissor lifts is the batteries, which were an area of focus for Genie. One example of how Genie is delivering on service parts commonality is through an update that uses just two battery part numbers across the entire slab scissor lift product line. Furthermore, in response to customer feedback and regional preferences, the units are available with maintenance-free AGM batteries for customers in regions outside America. Lithium-ion will be available as an option globally. Finally, Genie developed Battery Guard as an option to help protect owners’ investment, recognising that battery theft is a common problem.

Re-Imagined for an Enhanced User Experience

On the jobsite, operators will enjoy a completely redesigned 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. 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 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 thing—another example of reducing parts replacement cost. The control system has also been updated to align to a new ISO standard (ISO 21455:2020).

Genie Lift Tools Spill Guard hydraulic oil containment system is also an option for the machines sold in Australia.

“The design upgrades incorporated into these new models are truly exceptional, providing the edge that customers have come to expect from the Genie brand. With advanced features and enhancements, these scissor lifts are tailored to meet the evolving needs of our industry, reinforcing our reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction. We plan to start taking delivery of the new scissors in early 2025” said Shaun O’Brien, GM Genie Australia.

Genie Scissor Lifts Chart of Key Specs