Next-generation scissor lifts
Genie launches six new scissor lifts optimized for quality and a low total cost of ownership.
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| The Genie GS-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2646, GS-3246, and GS-4046 scissor lifts will be featured at the 2025 ARA Show and will be available in North America before the end of 2025. |
The Genie GS-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2646, GS-3246, and GS-4046 scissor lifts will be featured at the 2025 ARA Show and will be available in North America before the end of 2025.
“Genie’s next-generation scissor lifts are redefining the standard for slab scissor lifts and moving this classic MEWP category into the future,” says 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 the 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 Genie’s E-Drive scissors, to ensure industry-leading performance.
Other intentional design changes also improve quality and add to cost savings. These changes are the result of an extensive analysis at the beginning of Genie’s design process to identify opportunities to eliminate rust, limit the opportunity for damage, and reduce wear and tear. For example:
- A new chassis that mitigates stagnant water from pooling on the units.
- Added reinforcement steel on extension decks that can be damaged or bent during use, resulting in less deck flex when extended.
- Reinforcement around fork pockets to prevent or minimize damage to the chassis and swing out trays.
“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 says.
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 percent 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. The new models use 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 commonly used high-quality FLA batteries as standard. Li-ion batteries will be available as an option globally. Finally, Genie developed Battery Guard as an option to help protect owners’ investment recognizing that battery theft is a common problem.
Re-imagined for an enhanced user experience
On the job site, operators will enjoy a completely re-designed platform that improves productivity and comfort when working at height. On the popular GS-1932, standard fixed guard rails allow users to drive through most common doors without the fold down guardrails. The platform is 20 percent larger, offering more room for two people to work comfortably indoors.
The new Smart Link platform controller is completely redesigned to be 30 percent lighter than the previous version and incorporates a more ergonomic design. It is modular so parts of the controller can be replaced without requiring replacement of the whole controller. The control system also has been updated to align to a new ISO standard (ISO 21455:2020).
Genie Lift Tools Spill Guard hydraulic oil containment system will be standard on next-generation scissors offered in North America.
Genie scissor lifts specifications
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Model |
Max. platform Height |
Max. working Height |
Width |
Lift Capacity |
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GS™-1932 |
18 ft 6 in |
5.64 m |
24 ft 6 in |
2 ft 8 in |
500 lb |
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GS-2632 |
25 ft 9 in |
7.85 m |
31 ft 9 in |
2 ft 8 in |
500 lb |
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GS-3232 |
31 ft 6 in |
9.60 m |
37 ft 6 in |
2 ft 8 in |
500 lb |
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GS-2646 |
25 ft 9 in |
7.85 m |
31 ft 9 in |
3 ft 10 in |
1,000 lb |
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GS-3246 |
31 ft 6 in |
9.60 m |
37 ft 6 in |
3 ft 10 in |
700 lb |
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GS-4046 |
39 ft 1 in |
11.91 m |
45 ft 1 in |
3 ft 10 in |
700 lb |
2025 ARA Show booth 2045
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