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Genie unveils new RT scissors series

01 September 2011

GENIE, part of Terex Corporation, is set to launch a new series of 1.75-m-wide rough-terrain scissor lifts in Europe at Apex, a premier access equipment event being held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, this month (September 14 to 16).

The three new models – GS-2669 RT, GS-3369 RT and GS-4069 RT – are a significant redesign of the 68 series through increased capacity and improved jobsite performance. The new GS-4069 RT 12.2-m 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,” says 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 12.2-m full drive-height rough-terrain scissor lift in its class, offering a 14.2-m working height. “This is a tremendous addition to our scissor line. “This product will enable end-users to dominate the jobsite with increased productivity and efficiency,” says Weido.

Providing end-user uptime while on the jobsite, the 9.96-m GS-3369 RT and 7.9-m GS-2669 RT working models are also equipped with the full drive-height feature, offering 11.96 m and 9.9 m of working height, respectively. An increased platform work space gives end-users more room to get their jobs done more efficiently.

The increased lifting capacity on the GS-2669 RT of 20 per cent, from 567 kg to 680 kg, provides the end-user with more lifting capability. The GS-3369 RT has a lifting capacity of 454 kg; and the GS-4069 RT has a lifting capacity of 363 kg.

A standard front active-oscillating axle keeps all four wheels on the ground during operation, providing the end-user with more machine control and power when climbing hills and jobsite obstacles. 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.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments – aerial work platforms, construction, cranes, and materials processing. It manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services.