Aerial Pros

How to Properly Maintain Your Genie® Telehandler

Genie was excited to introduce the updated Genie® GTH™-1056 telehandler to its line-up earlier this year. But even new equipment needs regular maintenance to ensure that it's running at peak-performance levels.

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.

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.

How Genie Stage V Engines Limit Downtime, Simplify Maintenance and Protect Engines

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.

Rising Above the Challenges

Constructing the new 420,000 ft2 Terex Utilities facility in Watertown, S.D., was supposed to be a straight-forward, uneventful construction process for McGough Construction of Fargo, N.D.

Aerial Equipment 101: What Is a Telehandler?

Telehandlers are multi-purpose machines that lift, move and place material.

Ramping Up: Handling Equipment Spikes in Small Markets

Contractor supply and rental house, Stan Houston Equipment Company, Inc. of Sioux Falls, S.D., has thrived in a small market area many large rental companies would not consider.

MEWP and Telehandler Operation – What Operators Must Do Before Every Shift

There are five concepts of safe machine operation, all of which are outlined in the machine’s operator’s manual, for Genie® aerial equipment, including mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS, formerly AWPs) and telehandlers.

Aerial Pros Minute: Telehandler Carriage Options

Learn more about telehandler carriage options in this month’s Aerial Pros Minute.

Aerial Pros Minute: Telehandler Auxiliary Hydraulics

Learn more about telehandler auxiliary hydraulics in this month’s Aerial Pros Minute:

What MEWP Should You Choose?

Choosing the right mobile elevated work platform, or MEWP, for your jobsite needs might seem simple enough — but, have you thought it all through?

Genie Safety Minute: Telehandler Protection Structures

Genie safety minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job.

MEWPs vs. Scaffolding

Prior to the introduction of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the 1970s, construction industry professionals relied almost exclusively on ladders and scaffolding to access major work at height projects.

Changing Telehandler Axle Oil

It’s no secret, preventive maintenance keeps rental equipment, like telehandlers, running at peak efficiency, day in and day out.

Genie Safety Minute: Telehandler Suspended Load Hazards

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Routine Maintenance Overview for Genie Telehandlers

Reminding your customers about the importance of checking fluid levels and greasing the machine daily should be something your employees do whenever a telehandler goes out on rent.

OSHA National Safety Stand-Down 2018: 10 Tips for Safely Operating Telehandlers on the Jobsite

A telehandler is one of the most frequently used tools, and most versatile pieces of equipment on a jobsite.

Aerial Pros Minute: Telehandler Joystick Controls

Learn more about telehandler joystick controls in this month’s Aerial Pros Minute.

Interpreting a Telehandler’s Load Charts

When the job calls for lifting, moving and placing materials on jobsites, telehandlers are a great go-to equipment choice, because these machines can complete all those tasks with just one unit — as opposed to needing a combination of machines, such as a skid steer loader and small crane to complete a job.

Building Heritage Enlists Genie® Lift Equipment to Boost Restoration Efficiency

Traveling along the scenic northeastern U.S. countryside, one can’t help but notice many historic buildings.

Aerial Pros Minute: Telehandler Steering Modes

Learn more about Telehandler Steering modes in this month's Aerial Pros Minute: