plant hire brand
Genie
Powered access in Britain is largely a two-horse conversation, and Genie is one of the horses. The GS scissor lifts are the machine most people mean when they ask to hire a scissor lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
United States (Terex group)
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
One of the two names that dominate UK powered access fleets.
What Genie builds
Genie model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| GS series | Scissor lifts |
| Z series | Articulated booms |
| S series | Telescopic booms |
Every Genie model on GetBrent
6 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Genie GS-1932
Electric slab scissor lift
Platform height: 5.79m (19ft) maximum
Working height: 7.79m (25ft) maximum
Genie Z-45/25J RT
Rough terrain articulating boom lift
Operating weight: 6,515kg
Working height: 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum
Genie SLA15
Push-around Super Lift Advantage material lift
Load capacity: Up to 650lb (Superlift Advantage range)
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Genie GS-3246
Electric slab scissor lift with 11.60 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work on firm level ground
Working height: 11.60 m
Platform capacity: 318 kg
Genie GS-2632
Electric slab scissor lift with 9.85 m working height, a narrow scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work on firm level ground
Working height: 9.85 m
Platform capacity: 227 kg
Genie Z-60/37 FE
Hybrid articulated boom lift (full electric or diesel hybrid) reaching 20.16 m working height
Working height: 20.16 m
Working outreach: 11.15 m
Genie models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Genie GS-1932 vs JLG Industries 1930ES
- Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
- Genie GS-3246 vs Genie GS-1932
- Genie GS-2632 vs Genie GS-1932
- Genie Z-60/37 FE vs Genie GS-1932
- Genie GS-1932 vs Haulotte Group Optimum 8
- Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Genie GS-1932
- Genie GS-3246 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Genie GS-2632 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Genie Z-60/37 FE vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Genie GS-1932 vs Skyjack SJIII 3219
- Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
How Genie compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Genie.
UK companies hiring and selling Genie
5 listed companies mention Genie.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Genie dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Genie. The Genie name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.