Genie GS-1930 | Scissor Lift Review

Genie GS-1930 : Nice & compact. Reaches 25 feet into the sky.

The Genie GS-1930 is a versatile scissor lift that’s well suited for jobs that require your employee’s to work up to 25 feet in the air. We’ve compiled a wealth of information, including videos, manuals and charts. But first, let’s lay the foundation for the rest of the article.Do you remember the first time you were asked to climb up a ladder with an old bag of tools to perform a certain task? It definitely must have felt like a life or death situation, but that was just what you had to do back then. If you refused to do something, you didn’t have a job.

Thankfully, health and safety now has your back. You’ll feel safe when you’re working in the air, but if you have your own small business you have something else to be worried about. It’s green and white, and it could be the difference between whether or not you stay in business.

Genie GS-1930 | 25 Feet Height | Scissor Lift

Emergency stop at both platform and ground controls.

We’ll discuss the details of the Genie GS-1930 later in the article, but to get started let’s look at the benefits of owning a scissor lift over scaffolding.

And yes, it may seem strange, but you can purchase the GS-1930 on Amazon. The 21st century has made it easy and practical to order almost anything online. Personally, I think it’s a wonderful benefit of technology as it frees up our time to pursue more meaningful experiences. But, I understand that many people would feel uncomfortable ordering a scissor lift online. Either way, the information in this article is intended to give you information to help you determine if this is the right product for your business.

We also compare the Genie GS-3232 and the GS-2632.

Scaffolding vs Scissor Lifts

Scaffolding vs scissor lift. Genie GS-1930 slab scissor lift.

Scaffolding is great for large-scale projects. For everything else — get a lift.

The reason you’re researching scissor lifts in the first place is because of one thing. They might be expensive when they’re initially purchased, but over time you’ll make your money back fairly quickly depending on how much work you have lined up. Nobody is denying scaffolding has its benefits, especially when you’re working on large projects over many months, but let’s take a look at some of the differences between the two and you’ll see why scaffolding is costing you money.

It Can’t Move Once It’s Up
The Time It Takes To Build
Moving Everything Around

It Can’t Move Once It’s Up

Take one look at something like the Genie GS-1930 and you’ll notice the difference straight away. You only need to press a button and the scissor lift will move in any direction you want it to within seconds. If you erect enough scaffolding it’s not going to be able to move, and even smaller scaffold towers are tough to wheel around. It would be unsafe to move them with workers on top and cables dangling around. How much money do you think this one feature alone is going to save you over the course of a year?

GS-3232 (38 feet), GS-2632 (32 feet) and the GS-1930 (25 feet).

The Time It Takes To Build

If you only need to reach a certain height for a small job, it will waste an hour and a couple of your workers to build it. That is only if you own your own scaffolding, and if you hire an external company you’re throwing money away. Don’t forget once it’s built it will need to be taken down too. If you had a scissor lift you would likely be on your way to the second or third job before the company erecting the scaffolding had finished the first one, and the profits you make from all those jobs will easily cover the cost of a scissor lift in months.

Moving Everything Around

We’ve got one last major point to touch on as far as productivity is concerned, and it’s even worse than building up scaffolding and breaking it down. You can’t afford to have a van loaded up and waiting for you at all times, so when you do need scaffolding all the long poles and everything else that comes with it will need to be thrown into your van. Once you’re finished it will need to be emptied again. If you have a scissor lift it might take you around 5 minutes to load it into the van if you’re not in a rush.

Video | Genie Scissor Lifts Overview

View the Genie Scissor Lift BROCHURE for a general overview on their self-propelled scissor lifts.

Uses & Applications | Scissor Lifts

As long as you have a flat and sturdy surface, you’ll be able to use your scissor lift indoors and outdoors for various maintenance, construction, and installation jobs. It will differ depending on which industry you’re in, but here are a few examples of jobs you can perform to make your life easier:

Great Design : Intuitive to operate and straightforward to service.

Genie GS-3232 (38 feet) available to purchase on Amazon.

Installing, painting, and maintaining windows
Safe access to electrical fixtures out of reach
Removing ceiling panels for greater access
Repairing, installing, and unblocking guttering
Tearing down and replacing drywall to find mold
Repairing overhead sprinklers for fire safety

Genie industries | What Makes A Great Brand?

Genie Industries was born around half a century ago, and they’ve grown in size and strength ever since their first day. If you’re wondering where the word genie comes from, it’s because their customers thought their first product was magical. In the last 50 years they grew their product base to serve more customers, and they kept going because the markets couldn’t get enough of them. You’ll remember the economic downturn, and during that time Genie Industries eventually sold to Terex.

Even though Terex Corporation had a great history, they knew everyone was attracted to the Genie brand because its reputation was at a premium. It’s why all the machines you can buy today are still under the Genie name. One huge player in the scissor lift space is the Genie GS-1930, because it’s an entry-level machine suitable for most small businesses. Let’s look at some of the top features you’ll get and the benefits that come with it.

Very Respectable Working Height
Eco-Friendly Electrical Operation
Platform Roll-Out Extension
Speeding Up And Slowing Down
It’s Easy To Drive Around
Important Stats To Know About
Moving It To And From Different Jobs
How To Diagnose Your Genie GS-1930

Genie GS-1930 best slab scissor lift review.

On-board diagnostics allow you to troubleshoot on the go; make adjustments anytime.

25 ft. (7.79 m) working height	Platform control with battery charge indicator
Up to 500 lbs. (227 kg) lift capacity	Front-wheel drive and zero inside turning radius
64” x 29” steel platform	Drive speed interlock limits speed while elevated
Folding rails with half-height swing gate (CE)	On-board diagnostic system / AC power to platform
36” (.91 m) extension deck	Lanyard attachment points / Electronic horn.
Drive the scissor lift even at full height (0.5 mph)	Manual platform lowering valve
Proportional controls for drive functions	Emergency stop at platform & ground controls
SmartLink - proportional lift and drive	Rear wheel multiple disc brakes
Universal 20 amp smart charger	Front wheel hydraulic dynamic braking
Rear recessed charger receptacle	Solid non-marking tires / Pothole guards
25% gradeability Descent alarm. Hour meter	Tilt level sensor with audible alarm
On-board diagnostics for easy troubleshooting	Proportional controls for drive functions

✓ View or download the MANUAL or the SPECS BROCHURE for the Genie GS-1930.

Very Respectable Working Height

You already know the kinds of jobs the Genie GS-1930 is best suited to, and you should already know what kind of heights you’ll need to reach based on past experience. You’ll find it has a very respectable working height of 25-feet, which will actually be 6-foot higher than the platform height at its highest point. It only takes 16 seconds to raise it up and 22 seconds to lower it. We’ll look at a few examples later on if you do require more height, but for the money you’ll pay this one will take care of almost any job for you.

Eco-Friendly Electrical Operation

Will you be carrying out most of your work on the interior of buildings? Although the Genie GS-1930 can be used outdoors, the fact it’s operated using electricity makes it perfect for indoor work because it gives off zero emissions. Your health and the environment will thank you. This also means it doesn’t make a lot of noise when you’re operating it keeping noise levels to a minimum in places like schools and offices. It runs on 24V DC, or to be more specific, four 6V 225 Ah batteries charged with a universal 20 amp smart charger. Also, it does of course run on a hydraulic system with a 3.75 gallon capacity too.

Platform Roll-Out Extension

The platform length when ready to go is 5-feet and 4-inches, but it also has a foot-assisted roll-out extension giving you an extra 36-inches should you need it. You’ll have a lot more room to move around and you’ll be able to reach things without moving the machine, but it will also be able to retract into itself neatly to help you store it and move it around. The safety railings will also cover the full length of the platform when it’s extended, so you’ll never have anything to worry about in your efforts to reach something without moving the machine.

Video | Genie GS-1930 — Technical Details

Speeding Up And Slowing Down

There are a couple of safety features built into the machine in regards to controlling your speed. It’s hard to drive effectively when you’re up top, but it has a drive speed interlock which will put a limit on how fast you can go once you’re elevated to 0.8 km/h (4 km/h stowed). You will also find multiple disc brakes built into the slab scissor lift to provide a smoother deceleration. No matter whether you’re speeding up or slowing down, there is a safety feature there to keep you as safe as possible.

On-board diagnostics for easy troubleshooting.

It’s Easy To Drive Around

The Genie GS-1930 has more than a few features to help you drive around, so we’ll talk about them all at the same time. It has a zero inside turning radius, which means it could potentially turn around in circles without moving forwards even a little. The outside turn radius sits at 5-feet and 1-inch, plus the dual front-wheel drive makes it a lot easier to maneuver around carefully without banging into anything. You can obviously drive from the top or bottom too, and there is an emergency stop button on each control panel. As well as showing you how much battery life you have left, the joystick on the platform control panel will let you steer it with ease.

Important Stats To Know About

So far we’ve talked about things like the working height and the size of the platform extension, but there are a couple of specific stats I’m sure you’d like to know about. The first one is the width of 2-feet and 6-inches, because it lets you know you’ll be able to transport it through doors easily without taking buildings apart to get it inside. It’s also 5-feet and 9-inches high when it’s stored with the rails folded. Although the Genie GS-1930 has a max weight capacity of 500 pounds, this drops to 250 pounds when it’s fully extended. At least with the SmartLink proportional lift and drive it will always be flat and steady whether it’s extended or not.

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Moving It To And From Different Jobs

The Genie GS-1930 is to be used on a level surface, but it can also be stored on a gradient of up to 25 degrees. This comes in equally handy when you’re moving it around, because if you have a ramp it can easily be driven up and down it when it’s time to load up the slab scissor lift to take to your next job. It could also be needed if you have to drive up ramps to enter buildings, and it opens it up to a wider number of places you can use it in. As long as the gradient isn’t more than 25 degrees the wheels will be locked and secured so it doesn’t move. This is also thanks to the solid wheels, which have non-marking tires meaning they won’t damage any floors.

How To Diagnose Your Genie GS-1930

You know by now the Genie GS-1930 is not a casual purchase, so you’re probably wondering how on earth you are going to maintain it like the rest of your equipment. It comes with superb on-board diagnostics designed to help you troubleshoot problems easily, so it’s a lot more simple than you think. If it brakes you might need to call someone out to fix it, but it won’t cost an arm and a leg because you’ll know where the problem is. You’ll even have the ability to fix the small things on your own, or as you’ll find out later on the team at Genie will be there to help you.

Relative Height Chart :
GS-3232 (38 ft), GS-2632 (32 ft) and the GS-1930 (25 ft).

Crucial Safety Features On The Genie GS-1930

We’ve already covered productivity extensively, so you’ll know scissor lifts are very cost-effective for small businesses. The other thing you’ll be worried about is safety, and although we’ve touched on some of the safety features of the Genie GS-1930 briefly we’ll throw them all into one big list. As long as you use scissors lifts correctly they’re also the safest way to reach great heights.

Can be controlled from the ground or the platform.
Has an emergency stop button on both control panels
Slip-resistant platform with folding rails
Top speed of 0.8 km/h when elevated
A descent alarm and electronic horn
Manual platform lowering valve in case you get stuck
Zero emissions and a low noise level
Pothole guards and a tilt alarm
Dual flashing beacons to alert people of your presence
Proportional lifting so you can’t topple over
Multiple disc brakes for smooth deceleration
Solid non-marking tires with great brakes

Genie GS-2632 vs Genie GS-3232

The major disadvantage of the Genie GS-1930 is the working height, because if you need to reach heights over 25-feet you’ll not be able to get to them safely. Remember, it’s only a disadvantage if you do need to go higher and if it’s only going to be every so often it could be cheaper to use scaffolding in those cases, but if you will constantly need to work at heights over 25-feet Genie has a couple of solutions for you. Here are the working heights of the Genie GS-2632 and Genie GS-3232.

Genie GS-2632 —Working Height = 32-feet
Genie GS-3232 —Working Height = 38-feet

Both models are slightly different from the Genie GS-1930 because you’ll be working higher up, so we’ll take a quick look at the major differences between those and the GS-1930 model.

Emergency stop at both platform and ground controls. AC power to platform.

Genie GS-2632 — Major Differences:

Platform length of 7-feet and 5-inches with a roll-out extension of 39-inches.
Top speed of only 3.5 km/h when stowed and the same when elevated.
Width of 2-feet and 8-inches, which will be harder to squeeze through doors.
4.5 gallon hydraulic system capacity.
7-feet outside turning radius.
28/24 second raise/lower speed.

Folding rails with half-height swing gate come as standard.

Video | Genie GS-2632

Electric scissor lift (24V DC). Zero emissions.
39″ (1 m) roll-out platform extension.
High angle steering for excellent maneuverability, comfort and safety.
Folding rails with half-height swing gate.
Universal 20 amp smart charger.
Proportional controls (Learn more) for lift and drive functions
On-board diagnostics for easy troubleshooting
Multiple disc brakes provide smooth deceleration
Emergency stop at both platform and ground controls
Solid, non-marking tires
AC power to platform

Documents for the Genie GS-2631:

✓ View or download the MANUAL for the Genie GS-2632 slab scissor lift.
✓ View or download the SPECS BROCHURE comparing the: GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-1930.
✓ View or download the PARTS LIST.

Genie GS-3232 | Hydraulic Scissor Lift

Maximum height : 38 ft. | Lift Capacity : 500 lb. | Turning radius: 7 feet

70 dB : Maximum sound level under normal operating conditions.

Genie GS-3232 — Major Differences:

Platform length of 7-feet and 5-inches with a roll-out extension of 39-inches.
Top speed of only 3.5 km/h when stowed and the same when raised.
Width of 2-feet and 8-inches, which will be harder to squeeze through doors.
4.5 gallon hydraulic system capacity.
7-feet outside turning radius.
55/28 second raise/lower speed.
Folding rails with half-height swing gate come as standard.

Automatic leveling outriggers on slopes of up to 5 degrees.

Designed with a comfortable & accurate forward-angled Hall-effect joystick.

Features:

Quiet, zero-emission electric operation ideal for sound-sensitive environments.
Front-wheel drive and zero inside turning radius for maneuverability in tight spaces.
Automatic leveling hydraulic outrigger system levels machine on slopes up to 5˚
Link stack is centered at full elevation and platform extension for machine rigidity.
Forward-angled Hall-effect joystick for comfortable, accurate control.
LED window on platform controls with battery level indicator, on-board diagnostics and more.
Electronic control system allows for variable-speed DC motor for greater battery efficiency.
Compact dimensions and folding guardrails — easily passes through standard single or double doors.
3 ft (.91 m) extension deck provides maximum platform work-space for workers and tools.
Heavy-duty steel swing-out service trays for easy service access.

Documents for the Genie GS-3232:

✓ View or download the MANUAL
✓ View or download the SPECS BROCHURE comparing the: GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-1930.
✓ View or download the PARTS LIST.

Component Chart | Genie GS-3232 Slab Scissor Lift

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Learn more by reading our in-depth article : Genie Scissor Lifts

Amazing Warranty + Buying Online

Now you don’t even need to leave your home to buy your Genie GS-1930, because when you buy online you’ll still have full access to everything you would normally get if it was bought at a store. It will be delivered straight to your place of work too. You’ll get a full 1-year warranty, and US customers will also have the chance to extend it for up to 5 years. Genie have a very knowledgeable and responsive warranty team in place, so if you have any problems you can call them up and they’ll minimize the time it will take to get your Genie GS-1930 up and running again to save you money.

The Genie GS-1930 Is The Next Step For Successful Businesses…

If you’re unable to keep up with the demand because the phone never stops ringing, your first choice might be to hire a few more employees. Compare that to the cost of the Genie GS-1930, plus when you include all the other ways it will make you more productive there is only one choice. It won’t take long until it pays for itself, and everything after that is pure profit. They say machines are eventually going to replace our jobs, and although it will never be able to replace everyone, it’s easy to see how a slab scissor lift will allow you to complete more jobs quicker than ever before.

Visit the Genie Industries site to see their full product lineup.

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