en.Wedoany.com Reported - Genie has introduced the new GTH-1544 telescopic handler for the North American market, with a rated capacity of 6,800 kg and a lift height of 13.6 meters.

The new model joins Genie's existing 13.6-meter lift height product line, which includes the 4.5-ton GTH-1044 and the 5.4-ton GTH-1244. All three models can handle picking and carrying at maximum load capacity. Outriggers/stabilizers and an enclosed cab are optional.

The GTH-1544 can carry 4,500 kg at its maximum lift height of 13.6 meters and 2,268 kg at its maximum forward reach of 9.33 meters. The machine weighs 14,900 kg and has a top travel speed of 27.4 km/h.

Approximately 80% of the GTH-1544's components are shared with Genie's H 10k and 12k telescopic handlers, helping to simplify maintenance and reduce parts inventory. The machine is powered by a Deutz diesel engine, driving a ZF transmission and a new upgraded Dana axle. Standard tires are foam-filled Enduro A/T tires, with a larger transition from the tire carcass to the tread blocks to reduce stress and failure while extending tire life.

The company says the model is designed for high-capacity material handling at lower lift heights, suitable for scenarios requiring efficient long-distance transport of heavy materials, rather than applications where reach is the primary requirement.

"In projects like data center construction, the growing demand for picking and carrying material handling presents an opportunity for rental companies to meet job site needs with a machine that can reduce acquisition and maintenance costs by up to 15%," said Kyle Holdridge, Genie's product director for telescopic handlers. "The GTH-1544 is about efficiently moving heavy loads around the job site, not just placing them at maximum height. It's about helping rental companies match the right machine to the job."

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