Genie EWP Inspections, Servicing & Sales
Genie access equipment shows up on job sites nationwide, from articulating Z-booms swinging over obstacles to compact scissors wedged into indoor fit-outs. Working independently, we keep that Genie plant safe and compliant by inspecting, servicing, repairing and load-testing Genie machines no matter who originally supplied them.
We hold no Genie dealership or authorised agency, and we make no such claim. Instead we bring impartial know-how: straight condition reporting, careful work to the Australian Standards, and Genie units that move through our own fleet and sale stock. A Genie Z-45 articulating boom and a GS-1932 scissor live in our hire fleet, so we know these machines inside out.
Genie Capabilities
EWP Australia is an independent specialist — not a dealership. These are the Genie services we coordinate nationally.
Routine & annual inspections
We inspect Genie booms and scissors to AS 2550.10 — Genie structure, hydraulics, controls and safety systems — logging each finding in the machine's own record.
10-year major inspections
For ageing Genie plant we coordinate the full strip-down, structural assessment and recertification triggered at the ten-year point under the AS 2550.10 framework.
NDT & load testing
NDT crack detection over Genie boom sections, pivot pins and weld runs, alongside load and stability trials that prove the unit still carries its rated safe working load.
Repairs & scheduled servicing
Impartial mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repair of Genie machines, plus planned servicing that keeps their service intervals and inspection dates in step.
Buying & selling Genie units
We buy and sell used Genie equipment and inspect any Genie machine before you commit, so a purchase is based on real condition rather than a rating plate.
Genie Ranges We See
Z-series articulating booms
Knuckle booms such as the Z-45 that reach up and over obstacles, common on construction and maintenance work where straight-line access is not enough.
S-series telescopic booms
Straight telescopic booms built for outdoor reach and horizontal outreach on civil, industrial and infrastructure sites.
GS scissor lifts
Electric and rough-terrain Genie scissors such as the GS-1932, handling vertical access from cramped indoor fit-outs to open construction decks.
Vertical mast lifts
Compact push-around and self-propelled mast lifts suited to low-level indoor maintenance in confined spaces.
Inspection & Service Notes
- Articulating Z-booms carry multiple pivot points and boom joints, so pin wear, bushing condition and hose routing are checked closely during inspection.
- A scissor's safety hangs on its lifting stack, guide rollers and maintenance props, so we assess those before signing any Genie unit back into service.
- Outdoor and rough-terrain Genie units wear their drive and steer gear hardest, so we examine those components alongside the platform systems.
- On a Genie we diagnose hydraulic and control faults through the machine's own circuitry rather than swapping parts blind, so repairs stay targeted and recorded.
Genie: An Inspector's Guide
Independent, non-dealer guidance on how we approach Genie equipment and how owners can plan maintenance and inspections.
Genie plant on Australian sites tends to split into two working lives: articulating and telescopic self-propelled booms doing reach work, and electric or rough-terrain scissors doing vertical decks. An independent inspector reads those two families differently, because a knuckle boom fails at its joints while a scissor fails in its lifting stack, and the paperwork has to reflect whichever machine is in front of us.
We look at each Genie unit on evidence rather than reputation. That means matching the machine against its own compliance plate and logbook, then working through the structure, hydraulics and safety circuits in the order the standard expects rather than the order that is quickest.
What Inspectors Focus On
- Pivot pins, bushes and boom-joint play on Z-series knuckle machines, since accumulated slop at the articulation is where reach errors and cage sway usually start.
- The scissor pack stack, guide rollers and pothole-protection bars on GS units, checked through the full lift so binding or uneven extension shows itself.
- Platform overload sensing and tilt alarms, tested against the machine's own response rather than assumed to work from the last sticker.
- Battery, charger and drive-motor condition on electric units that spend their life indoors, where deep cycling quietly shortens component life.
Maintenance Planning Notes
- A Genie boom or scissor is a self-propelled machine, and that class generally reaches its full major inspection near the ten-year mark under the standard; pencil the strip-down and recertification in well before that anniversary instead of at the last routine service.
- Keep the logbook travelling with the machine; a Genie that moves between yards loses its history fast, and gaps in the record cost more to close than the inspection itself.
- Treat indoor scissors and outdoor rough-terrain units as separate maintenance streams, because the contamination and duty cycle they see are not comparable.
- Book condition assessment before a resale or long hire so faults are found on your timetable, not the next operator's.
How does inspecting a Genie boom differ from inspecting a Genie scissor?
A boom inspection concentrates on the articulation — pins, bushes, joint wear and the cage-levelling system — because that is where a knuckle machine loses accuracy and safety. A scissor inspection concentrates on the lifting stack, guide rollers and maintenance props. We report against whichever family the unit belongs to rather than a single generic checklist.
When should a Genie self-propelled unit be planned in for its major inspection?
For self-propelled plant of this kind, the major inspection generally lands near ten years of age. We read the exact status off the build plate and logbook rather than guess, and suggest booking the downtime a few months out so the recertification does not collide with a busy stretch.
Common Questions
Are you a Genie dealer or authorised service agent?
No. Genie gear is something we service, inspect, repair and load-test, then trade, as an independent EWP specialist working on Genie plant; we carry no Genie or Terex dealership, distributorship or authorised agency, which is precisely why our Genie condition reports carry no bias.
Can you inspect a Genie machine we bought elsewhere?
Yes. Being independent, we inspect any Genie unit whatever its origin, assessing it to AS 2550.10 and writing the findings into the logbook so your compliance trail holds up.
Do you have Genie machines available?
Genie units pass through our hire fleet and sale stock — a Z-45 articulating boom and a GS-1932 scissor are currently in the hire fleet. Call 0416 689 689 to check what is available and to coordinate hire.
Can you handle a 10-year major inspection on a Genie boom?
Yes. When a Genie boom or scissor reaches ten years of age, we set up the Genie complete teardown, crack testing and the recertification the AS 2550.10 framework prescribes so it comes back into service compliant. Ring 0416 689 689 to book the downtime.
National Infrastructure Support
Reliable fleet access and major inspection services for government, defence, and top-tier contractors.