Capital Equipment News November 2015

LIFTING

GENIE SX-150 FROM GOSCOR HI-REACH – market-beating stability at 48 metres working height G oscor Hi-Reach extends the Genie boom lift family with the introduc- tion of the Genie SX-150, a compact “Low operational costs, fast set up, ease-of-use and service are inherent in the SX-150, workhorse that features excellent stability and an impressive working height of 48 m.

With a market-beating 340 kg load chart of- fering an impressive horizontal outreach of 21.34 m at 36.6 m, one SX-150 unit pro- vides two workers and their tools the ability to handle tasks that often require the support of several machines. The compact footprint, which is unique for a machine in this category, a minimal tail swing of 1.06 m and unrestrict- ed 340 kg capacity across its full working en- velope, makes the SX-150 in many cases a convenient and cost-effective alternative to truck-mounted booms. The boom lift’s re- duced dimensions also enable fast set-up and the machine is easily transportable on a standard trailer making it a quick cost-ef- fective solution for urban jobsites, bridge and stadium inspections and maintenance. The Genie SX-150 boom lift features the company’s universal factory-installed state- of-the-art telematics-ready connector as well as a Trackunit ® Track and Trace Fleet Man- agement Module from Trackunit Telematics as standard. Linked to the unit’s telemat- ics-ready connector, this system offers the benefits of a wide range of functions includ- ing hour-meter reporting, location, machine utilisation and security abilities such as geo-fencing, alarms by movement and re- mote machinery disabling, all factors that will optimise fleet management. The Genie range is known for its serviceabil- ity and the SX-150 boom lift is certainly no exception. In addition to the commonality of components and parts, this product is also designed with service technicians in mind. All manifolds offer easy wrench access while a swing out engine tray provides easy main- tenance access. The boom features easy-to- which ticks all the productivity and profitability boxes; factors which are absolutely crucial for sustainable operation and even more so in a tough economical climates,” concludes Landsberg.

“This remarkable new machine which follows on from its big brother, the 57 m SX-180, is a welcome addition to the family as it conve- niently addresses a working height gap be- tween the current 40 m and 57 m telescopic boom offering,” says Goscor Hi-Reach Man- aging Director, George Landsberg. Fifteen years of experience in large boom development is built into the DNA of the Ge- nie SX-150. Proven quality and performance combined with practical, innovative design features deliver reliability, efficiency and ease of operation and service across the Genie equipment range. Highlighting the machine’s outstanding sta- bility, Landsberg says, "the SX-150 is built on Genie’s pioneering and proven XChassis™ design, a technological breakthrough that po- sitions the range in a league of its own." Add to this a horizontal outreach of up to 24.38 m as well as an industry-leading capacity through its full working envelope, and the result is a boom lift that delivers unequalled versatility and productivity. "For our custom- ers and end-user, these features importantly signify profitability and a rapid return on in- vestment," says Landsberg. The machine has four pre-programmable platform heights (46 m, 41.2 m, 36.6 m and 30.5 m). In addition to being well-suited to fleet owners’ needs, this new and increas- ingly important feature also benefits rental companies by optimising returns on utilisa- tion and consequently a reduction in total rental cost of ownership as they can charge a fixed rental rate according to height. The new model will without any doubt give rental com- panies looking to meet increasing demands in the 30 m to 48 m range, a competitive edge. “Goscor Access Rental has already pur- chased some of these machines with the first one starting work in KwaZulu-Natal and the second arrival going to the Gauteng region,” states Goscor Access Rental Managing Direc- tor, Dean Jones, adding that, “the machines have immediately proven to be an instant hit with our rental customers.”

reach hydraulic filters, with a ‘drop-in’ in-tank filter for easy cleaning and replacement, as well as bulk-headed hydraulic lines so hoses can be removed and replaced in one piece. A boom extend system features a cylinder and wire rope cartridge for fast service or replace- ment. The boom lift is ideally suited for a wide range of industries providing work-at-height solutions for sectors such as mining, petro- chemical, energy, construction, oil and gas refineries, etc. “Low operational costs, fast set up, ease-of- use and service are inherent in the SX-150, which ticks all the productivity and profitabil- ity boxes; factors that are absolutely crucial for sustainable operation and even more so in a tough economical climates,” concludes Landsberg. b

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