Hire and Rental News - May 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS HIRE18 PREVIE Genelite is an authorised distributor for leading brands in Australia including being the exclusive distributor in Australia for Chicago Pneumatic’s diesel air compressor range, from 70cfm to 1100cfm, as well as an authorised distributor of Chicago Pneumatic’s range of electric air compressors, generators, and lighting towers. Genelite has a long history with Kubota and is Australia’s largest Generator Power Centre for Kubota generators. Genelite offers the full range of Kubota generators to its customers, including modifications to rental specification. Specialty generator, compressor and lighting towers Manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of generators, air compressors and lighting towers, Genelite will exhibit at HIRE18. Genelite is also a Honda Approved manufacturer and has the ability to build portable generators using quality Honda GX engines. A sample of Genelite’s Chicago Pneumatic, Kubota and Honda products will all be available at HIRE18. Genelite as a brand has been around since 1988. Proudly Australian owned and managed with an excellent reputation, Genelite’s head office is in Brisbane and it has a branch office in Perth. Genelite specialises in custom built and modified units (including mine spec) and sells and services new and used generators, engines and alternators, air compressors and lighting towers and offers the flexibility of petrol, gas and diesel powered generators. The company offers a genuine 24/7 back up service with the ability to mobilise technicians within a short space of time. It can also conduct programmed servicing and maintenance for all of its products, backed up by an extensive spare parts division. Genelite – www.genelite.com.au – Stand 115 Now able to perform a wider range of heavier lift tasks and able to accommodate up to three people onboard while still leaving room for tools and job site materials, the Genie telescopic S-85 XC boom now offers a dual lift capacity of 330kg (660lb) unrestricted and 454kg (1,000lb) restricted. “The XC nomenclature lets customers know the new Genie S-85 XC model complies with the overload restriction guidelines for Australian AS 1418.10 standards,” Kurt Kinder, Genie National Sales Manager, Terex Australia AWP said. New to this generation of telescopic booms, the Genie XC models feature automatic envelope control. This is the ability to automatically retract as the booms reach their operating envelope, allowing for simple platform positioning and an enhanced operator’s experience. The Genie S-85 XC is also equipped with a load sense cell that checks the weight in the platform and limits the operating envelope to match the load chart while enabling zero load field calibrations, Kurt said. The Genie S-85 XC boom also boasts an expanded working zone because of a new chassis tilt sensor. “This unique chassis tilt-sensing technology gives operators access to different ranges of motion based on the chassis angle. And, it is engineered to automatically cut-out lift and drive functions of the machines when the tilt activation setting is reached,” Kurt said. “Equipped with this new technology, the new Genie XC boom will carry more load than ever before and will also be able to New Genie boom offers performance in heavy-lifting tasks maximise access to hard-to-reach work areas on challenging job sites. The new Genie XC model also features the new Genie Lift Power generator solution. This system includes a dedicated hydraulic circuit, a right-sized breaker and no pressure switch to reliably run the unit and allows for the power to lift and drive during operation. The Genie Lift Power system is available in 7kW to provide reliable power solutions. All Genie XC booms have been updated with a CAN-based control system, which incorporates the familiar Genie SmartLink control system features on these booms. The Genie S-85 XC boom has 27.91m (91ft) working height with 22.71m (74ft) of outreach. The XC design on these boom lifts also includes a 1.83m (6ft) dual entry or 2.4m (8ft) tri-entry platform with side-swing gate to make it easy to get people, tools and materials in and out of the basket. This new generation of Genie telescopic XC booms retain productivity features: • Ramped boom control system provides smooth boom functions and control; • Virtual pivot primary boom aligns the machine’s center of gravity for lower machine weight 17.781kg (39,200lb) on the Genie S-85 XC model; • 4WD and positive traction drive maintains equal power to all drive wheels; • Fixed-width axles allow faster setup; • Active oscillating axle enhances traction on rough terrain; • 360˚ continuous rotation turntable for quick positioning. Genie – www.genielift.com.au – Stand 76 The Genie Xtra Capacity (XC) extra lift capacity enables three people to work from the boom 60 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018