Genie Introduces Industry's First Full Drive Height, Rough Terrain Electric Scissor Lift

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"Genie was the first to offer AC electric drive technology on our groundbreaking Z™40/23N articulating boom," said Jeff Weido, Terex AWP senior product manager. "Now, we have brought this innovation to our exceptional line of electric rough terrain scissor lifts. These models offer increased energy efficiency, productivity, reliability and durability because the AC drive motors are now sealed, all of which are aimed to reduce maintenance and service costs."

The addition of electric drive motors provides emissions-free performance in enclosed buildings. Users are able to charge the scissor lifts overnight so they are ready to go the next morning, thus extending their use for the entire length of the project.

"Diesel deliveries on jobsites can cost upwards of $5 per gallon," Weido said. "Using electric scissor lifts provide a huge savings; especially those that stay on the jobsite from start to finish. This can be significant for jobs that last up to a year. It's simply a great product for the rental market."

Rough terrain capability allows the scissor series to be used both indoors where there is emissions and noise sensitivity, as well as outdoors for a number of applications. All three scissor lifts are capable of driving through dirt, sand and mud. Non-marking rough terrain tires are standard with turf tires as optional.

A standard front active oscillating axle helps keep all four wheels on the ground during operation, providing increased machine control and traction when going over hills and obstacles. The patented full-time oscillating axle automatically senses the terrain and adjusts the axle position based on ground conditions, regardless of the scissor's position.

Stowed drive speed is recorded at 4.5 mph. "This is a 50 percent increase over our previous DC models and 30 percent over our IC rough terrain models," Weido said. "Active speed control provides the driver with excellent control of the machine when maneuvering on a jobsite."

On ANSI models, these new scissor lifts provide an increased platform work space of 13 percent. Lifting capacity remains at 1500 lbs on the GS™-2669 DC, 1000 lbs on the GS™-3369 DC and 800 lbs on the GS™-4069 DC. An industry-leading 5-foot extension deck provides operators with increased work platform space.

Global production for the new DC scissor lifts is planned for Q1 2012.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes and Terex Materials Processing. Terex 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. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.