Advantages of Li-Ion Batteries
Electric scissor lifts of today are typically powered by lead-acid batteries, which are comprised of a number of lead plates in a bath of acid.
Continue ReadingTips for Transporting a Boom Lift
Booms lifts are common equipment on a variety of different jobsites. But before you can start working with a boom, you have to get it to the jobsite. To do this safely and efficiently, there are some important considerations.
Continue ReadingExtreme Height MEWP Applications
Over the past two decades, as jobsite needs have continued to evolve, manufacturers like Genie® have developed boom lifts that can reach higher, lift more, and tackle more extreme applications, providing more and more options for accessing tall, hard-to-reach jobsites.
Continue ReadingQuality By Design
From the first compressed air material lift in 1966 that started an industry, to the modern machines coming out of our factories today, Genie® has been the leading name in mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Continue Reading10 Safety Tips for Operating your Genie® Telehandler
Proper operator training and regular machine inspections and checks play a crucial part of safe work practices before operating any Genie® Telehandler.
Continue ReadingChanges to Genie® Booms You Need to Know About
When the new ANSI A92 (United States) standards go into effect, driving alignment with ISO standards globally (including European EN280, Australian AS 1418.10 and Canadian CSA B354 standards), it will impact the way Genie® aerial access equipment is designed, manufactured, maintained and operated globally.
Continue ReadingChoosing the Right Material Lift
Having a diverse equipment fleet to meet the needs of a wide range of professionals is an essential component to help manage the ebb and flow of regular economic cycles.
Continue ReadingInvest a Little Time to Gain Important Technical Skills
Investing a little time in training to gain a lot more later is a basic principle that most far-sighted entrepreneurs agree upon for two simple reasons
Continue ReadingLoad Calibration for Load Sense
“Load sense” is likely a term you’ve been hearing more of lately. But, what is the primary purpose of load sense, and why does it matter when you’re operating a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?
Continue ReadingTransporting Genie® Booms Equipped with Load Sense Systems
Transporting a large piece of aerial equipment can be a challenge, and safety is the key ingredient.
Continue ReadingTips for Using the Genie® Smart Link™ Dual Zone Controls
Soon all Genie® GS™ scissor lifts and GR™, QS™ & GRC vertical mast lifts will be manufactured in compliance with applicable national standards adopted by each country, which drive differences to machine design.
Continue ReadingWhen Work Is Done for the Day — Guidelines for Daily Maintenance on Scissor Lifts
Sticking to a regular maintenance routine, including the important daily tasks as outlined in the operator’s manual, helps to ensure that scissor lifts are ready to work when they are needed.
Continue ReadingDaily To Do’s: Perform Pre-Operation Inspections on Genie® MEWPs
Continue ReadingBefore Work Begins — Guidelines for Daily Maintenance on Scissor Lifts
Continue ReadingGuidelines for Maintaining Your Genie® MEWP Fleet
Performing periodic inspections and proper maintenance is essential for safety, as well as for getting optimal performance from a Genie® mobile elevating work platform (MEWP).
Continue ReadingGuidance for Using MEWPs in Cold Weather Conditions
Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean all construction work stops for the winter.
Continue ReadingTips for Using the Genie Smart Link™ Dual Zone Controls
Soon, all Genie® GS™ scissor lifts and GR™, QS™ & GRC vertical mast lifts will be manufactured in compliance with applicable national standards adopted by each country
Continue ReadingDaily To Do’s: Pre-Operation Inspections for Genie® Telehandlers
A pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection of a telehandler performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
Continue ReadingDaily To Do’s: Function Tests on Genie® Telehandlers
Performing function tests is a crucial part of safe work practices before operating any telehandler because function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service.
Continue ReadingBenefits of Preventive Maintenance for MEWP Rental Fleets
As is the case with all equipment, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) require regular, preventive maintenance to maintain peak performance. Ensuring a MEWP gets the maintenance it needs is not only important to safety, but to performance as well.
Continue ReadingSmall Booms, Big Productivity
With many size classifications of boom lifts available, understanding key features and benefits offered by each size of machine can help you ensure the right lift for the job, maximizing productivity.
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