Aerial Pros

Guidelines for Returning a Damaged MEWP to Service

Although not a common occurrence, aerial equipment — like all machinery — can be involved in an incident that causes damage to the unit.

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Transporting Genie® Booms Equipped with Load Sense Systems

Transporting a large piece of aerial equipment can be a challenge, and safety is the key ingredient.

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Tips 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.

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When 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.

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Daily To Do’s: Perform Pre-Operation Inspections on Genie® MEWPs

A pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) performed by the operator prior to each work shift.

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Before Work Begins — Guidelines for Daily Maintenance on Scissor Lifts

Slab and rough terrain scissors lifts can be crucial to jobsite productivity, and by adhering to a few daily maintenance and inspection requirements, operators can ensure maximum uptime on jobsites.

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Guidelines 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).

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Guidance for Using MEWPs in Cold Weather Conditions

Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean all construction work stops for the winter.

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Tips 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

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Daily To Do’s: Perform Pre-Operation Inspections on Genie® MEWPs

A pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) performed by the operator prior to each work shift.

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Daily 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.

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Daily 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.

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Benefits 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.

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Small 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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Guidelines for Safe Transportation of Your Genie® MEWP

As use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) across different industries and applications continues to grow, understanding how to safely load and transport your Genie® MEWP is essential for safety, as well as to protect your investment.

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Developing Hybrid and Electric-Powered MEWPs for Global Use

In response to increasingly stringent emissions and noise regulations, demand for hybrid- and electric-powered mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) is growing worldwide.

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Plan Ahead: Have the Right Parts on Hand to Minimize Downtime

Throughout the life of your Genie® equipment, and especially as your fleet ages, performing scheduled and preventative maintenance can minimize the risk of unforeseen repairs and breakdowns.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Aerial Equipment for the Entertainment Industry

From auto racing to amusement parks and movie sets, aerial equipment applications reach beyond the more typical construction and maintenance settings.

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The Right Boom Lift Option for Any Jobsite Need

Every jobsite has its unique challenges and requirements; there is a lot of variety in the type of work that end-users are doing. For rental companies that serve customers in a range of industries and trades, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to their equipment fleets.

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Characteristics of the Genie® Stage V Engine Solution

When Stage V engine standards took effect as of January 1st, 2019, it impacted the majority of Genie® machines, including GTH™ telehandlers, higher horsepower S® and Z® boom lifts and GS™ rough-terrain scissor lifts.

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Recommendations for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 on Aerial Jobsites

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