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Genie GL8 Counterweight base

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Compact counterweight performance

The Genie GL8 Counterweight base is a great solution for precise lifting in tight spaces. With a 182kg lifting capacity, it effortlessly raises loads to an impressive height of 3.06m with the forks up.

Applications

Construction projects
Installation projects
Loading and unloading
Inventory management
Order picking
Maintenance tasks
Stocking shelves
Warehouse work

Dependable lifting

The Genie GL8 counterweight base has a shorter leg length compared to the GL8 Standard and straddle bases, making the material lift extremely compact allowing it to be used in confined spaces.

The Genie GL8 counterweight has a lifting capacity of 182kg, making it a reliable solution for a wide range of material handling tasks across industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics.

The Genie GL8 counterweight base can be customised with a range of attachments, allowing users to use it for different lifting applications.

Manufactured with the quality and durability associated with the Genie brand for long-lasting performance, ensuring you get the most out of your investment.

The counterweight base has a short leg length, which enables you to get close to the load, making it a perfect solution to access loads on countertops or shelves above fixed objects.

The GL8 straddle base comes with standard forks, which can be flipped to increase the lifting height.

Specification

The Genie GL8 Counterweight is the ultimate choice for precision lifting in confined spaces.

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Lifting height 2.51m forks down / 3.06m forks up
Stowed Height 1.72m
Load Capacity 182kg
Machine Weight 186kg
Base width stowed 0.73m
Operating Length 0.72m
Genie GL4 Counterweight base
Genie GL10 Counterweight base

Attachments

The optional load platform fits easily over forks to handle odd-shaped loads and can also be used as a portable work table.

The GL boom attachment turns your Genie material lift into a hoist.

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FAQs

The Genie GL8 counterweight base is used when users need to get close to the load they are lifting.

The Genie GL8 Counterweight has a lifting height of 3.06m when the forks are up.

The Genie GL8 Counterweight has a maximum load capacity of 182kg.

Yes, the GL8 Counterweight can be set up in minutes by one person, without the need of any tools.

The GL8 Counterweight genie material lift has shorter legs and is equipped with a counterweight, which makes the material lift heavier than the GL8 standard base model.

Absolutely, we are the UK's authorised Genie dealer. Selling the full Genie Lift range. Please contact a member of our sales team.

Genie GL8 Counterweight base

The Genie GL8 Counterweight Base lift is built for tight spaces where users are required to get close to the load. It’s manually operated and incredibly versatile, making it ideal for places where other material lifts simply won’t fit. Whether you're working in a warehouse, retail shop, or installing equipment in a crowded spot, this Genie material lift gives you the control and reach you need to handle materials.

Thanks to its counterweight base design, you can roll the GL8 right up to your load without anything blocking the way, due to no front legs in the way, allowing for direct access. It’s a real asset when you’re lifting from worktops, shelves, or areas with fixed obstacles. Despite its compact size, it can lift up to 182kg and reach as high as 3.06 meters when the forks are flipped up.

Setup is fast and simple. You can get it ready to use in under a minute without the need for any tools. The lift moves easily on its rear casters, and once you’re in place, the side brakes lock everything down so you can work safely. The standard forks flip over for extra height, which helps when you need that little extra reach.

If you need to increase the versatility of your GL4 Counterweight, there are accessories available. A load platform gives better stability for flat items, and a boom attachment turns your GL8 into a hoist.

All in all, the GL8 Counterweight base is a reliable pick when you need to lift with precision in a compact space.

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