Genie launched a new series of 69-inch-wide rough terrain scissorlifts this week at The Rental Show in Las Vegas. The three new models — GS-2669 RT, GS-3369 RT and GS-4069 RT — are a significant redesign of the 68-inch series through increased capacity and improved jobsite performance. The new 40-foot model introduction is the only one of its kind in the market.
“In the competitive rental industry, our customers need equipment that will be in high demand by jobsite personnel for uses such as commercial construction and infrastructure improvements,” said Jeff Weido, senior product manager, Terex Aerial Work Platforms. “Customers can be confident in the quality of our new RT scissors series. The products address today’s most intensive jobsite demands while offering excellent value and simplified service access.”
The new GS-4069 is the world’s first 40-foot full drive-height rough terrain scissorlift in its class, the company said. Designed to increase end-user uptime while on the jobsite, the 26-foot and 33-foot models are also equipped with the full drive-height feature.
An increased platform work space of 13 percent gives end users more room to get jobs done more efficiently. The GS-2669 RT offers a 20-percent increase in lifting capacity from 1,250 pounds to 1,500 pounds, providing the end user with more lifting capability. The GS-3369 RT has a lifting capacity of 1,000 pounds; the GS-4069 RT has a lifting capacity of 800 pounds.
A standard front active-oscillating axle keeps all four wheels on the ground during operation, providing the user with more machine control and power when climbing hills and jobsite obstacles. Up to a 30-percent increase in horsepower from dual fuel engines enables the machines to drive through sand, snow, mud and uneven terrain with ease.
In addition, wheel drives and high-efficiency piston motors were added to get more torque to the rear wheels, providing jobsite performance similar to the large Genie boom products.
Full swing-out doors provide easier service access to electronics, manifolds, hydraulics and engine.
The new Genie Rough Terrain Scissor Series will be available in ANSI markets beginning in the second quarter of 2011, and in CE markets in the third quarter.
The equipment will also be on display at ConExpo in Las Vegas March 22-26 in booth 140 on the Gold Lot.
Terex Corp. is a diversified global manufacturer with 2008 net sales of $9.9 billion. Terex operates in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes and Terex Materials Processing & Mining.
