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Genie GS-53 Scissor lifts tech specs

Name: Genie GS-5390 RT Scissor lifts Specs & Dimensions | Research
Brand: Genie
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)

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2001-2018

274.07 cm Deck extension

18.17 m Max working height

8.05 kph Max speed forward

7,537 kg Operating weight

2.48 m Stowed height

2.87 m Wheelbase

A rough-terrain scissor lift built for elevated outdoor access, the Genie GS-53 combines an 18.17 m maximum working height with a 274.07 cm deck extension and 4WD setup for demanding site work at greater height. With 55.93 kilowatt gross power, a 680.03 kg unrestricted platform capacity, foam-filled rough-terrain tires, and a 7,537 kg operating weight, it is suited for construction, steel work, MEP installation, façade access, and general site support where more platform space, higher reach, and better ground mobility matter more than compact indoor dimensions.

Maximum working height 18.17 m

Deck extension 274.07 cm

Gross power 55.93 kilowatt

Drive type 4WD

Operating weight 7,537 kg

Platform capacity unrestricted 680.03 kg

Maximum forward speed 8.05 kph

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 350,000

Starting from

AED 60,000

Genie GS-53 Technical specifications

Dimensions

Boom size

16.15 m

Ground clearance

0.36 m

Stowed height

2.48 m

Overall Length

0.41 m

Overall Width

2.32 m

Operating specifications

Deck extension

274.07 cm

Lower time

49 s

Raise time

55 s

Tire Type

Foam filled rough terrain

General

Drive type

4WD

Engine model

DSG-423

Fuel type

Gas/LPG

Max working height

18.17 m

Max speed forward

8.05 kph

Operating weight

7,537 kg

Tire size

12x33/30x84

Turning radius

5.33 m

Wheelbase

2.87 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

113.93 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

113.93 liter

Engine

Gross power

55.93 kw

Platform

Platform Dimension B

398.02 cm

Platform Dimension A

183.13 cm

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

680.03 kg

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Genie GS-53 expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on April 23, 2026

Overview

The Genie GS-53 (2001–2018) is a rough-terrain scissor lift designed for elevated outdoor access, construction support, and site maintenance tasks. It delivers an 18.17 m maximum working height, a 274.07 cm deck extension, and a 680.03 kg unrestricted platform capacity, providing practical access performance for more demanding jobsite conditions.

Expert rating: 3 stars

Pros Higher working reach, strong platform capacity, and 4WD mobility for outdoor site work.

Cons Bigger rough-terrain layout is less practical for tight indoor work areas.

Performance & Efficiency

The 55.93 kilowatt Gas/LPG power setup, 18.17 m working height, and 274.07 cm deck extension give the GS-53 practical performance for construction access, installation work, and outdoor maintenance, while the 4WD drivetrain, 0.36 m ground clearance, and 8.05 kph travel speed support better site mobility.

In Comparison

Genie GS-33: Lower-height rough-terrain scissor lift for lighter outdoor access work.
Genie GS-43: Strong mid-height outdoor access machine with good platform utility.
Genie GS-53: Known for its higher reach, strong platform capacity, and practical rough-terrain access setup.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the Genie GS-53 offers workable rough-terrain scissor lift capability within the AED 60,000–350,000 range.

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Genie GS-53 owner rating

Genie GS-53 Scissor lifts [2001-2018]

2001-2018

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3

performance

4.0

comfort

3.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

3.7

features

4.0

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros

Extra height makes a real difference on façade and steel jobs.

Cons

Too large for tight indoor maintenance areas.

Submitted by on Apr 23, 2026 / Genie GS-53 Scissor lifts / Purchased on Jul, 2017

performance

3.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

4.0

features

3.0

Valuation

Last 12 month

2001

Genie GS-53 similar models

Highlight differences

Genie GS-5390 RT

Genie GS-3384 RT

Genie GS-4390 RT

Dimensions

Boom size

Boom size 16.15 m

Boom size 10.06 m

Boom size 13.11 m

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.36 m

Ground clearance 0.33 m

Ground clearance 0.36 m

Stowed height

Stowed height 2.48 m

Stowed height 2.03 m

Stowed height 2.28 mm

Overall Length

Overall Length 0.41 m

Overall Length 0.33 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.32 m

Overall Width 2.13 m

Overall Width 2.32 m

Years

Years 2001-2018

Years 2002-2022

Years 2001-2018

Market Average

Market Average AED 350,000

Market Average AED 146,000

Market Average AED 217,000

Price

Price AED 60,000

Price AED 30,000

Price AED 35,000

Operating specifications

Deck extension

Deck extension 274.07 cm

Lower time

Lower time 49 s

Lower time 29 s

Lower time 39 s

Raise time

Raise time 55 s

Raise time -

Raise time 45 seconds

Tire Type

Tire Type Foam filled rough terrain

General

Drive type

Drive type 4WD

Engine model

Engine model DSG-423

Fuel type

Fuel type Gas/LPG

Max working height

Max working height 18.17 m

Max working height 12.07 m

Max working height 15.12 m

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 8.05 kph

Max speed forward 6.44 kph

Max speed forward -

Operating weight

Operating weight 7,537 kg

Operating weight -

Operating weight 5,936 kg

Tire size

Tire size 12x33/30x84

Tire size 16x33/41x84

Tire size 12x33/30x84

Turning radius

Turning radius 5.33 m

Turning radius 5.94 m

Turning radius 5.33 m

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.87 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 113.93 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 113.93 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap 113.93 liter

Engine

Gross power

Gross power 55.93 kw

Platform

Platform Dimension B

Platform Dimension B 398.02 cm

Platform Dimension B 398.02 m

Platform Dimension A

Platform Dimension A 183.13 cm

Platform Dimension A 183.13 m

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 680.03 kg

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 1,134.03 kg

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 680.03 kg

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