Why Outsourcing Maintenance Can Be the Right Choice for Your Fleet
For equipment owners, a fully and properly maintained mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) can mean reduced downtime, increased utilization, better rental rates and higher residual values. But, performing maintenance to a high standard requires the right knowledge and training.
Continue ReadingDaily 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.
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 ReadingPlan 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.
Continue ReadingGenie Safety Minute: Returning Damaged Machines to Service
Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.
Continue ReadingHow Machine Data Influences MEWP Maintenance and Service
When looking at a machine’s service and repair from that perspective, downtime costs a rental business big time.
Continue ReadingPreventative Maintenance | Ask Me Anything Dec. 9th-13th, 2019
Welcome to Ask Me Anything with Bob Bartley on Preventative Maintenance!
Continue ReadingService Minute: Serviceability, Parts Commonality and Uptime
“Uptime” is a frequently used industry buzzword that simply refers to the time equipment is on the job and in use.
Continue ReadingService Minute: Maintaining Your Genie® MEWPs in Extreme Temperatures
There are many mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) operating in Northern climates with extreme temperatures in North America and Europe.
Continue ReadingService Minute: Repair Guidelines for Water-Damaged MEWPs
Water damage due to submersion or other extreme water exposure can be harmful to a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP).
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