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Genie S-65 Boom lifts tech specs

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2007-2018
170.33 liter Fuel cap
Gas/LPG Fuel type
10,024 kg Operating weight
355/55D 625 Tire size
9.42 m Overall Length
2.5 m Overall Width

The Genie S-65 is a mid-to-high reach telescopic boom lift built for contractors who need serious access height, stable reach, and dependable platform performance for construction, steel work, maintenance, and industrial access jobs. Delivering a 21.82 m working height and 17.13 m horizontal reach, it sits comfortably above mid-range boom lifts while remaining practical for daily fleet work. Gas/LPG power and a planted 10,024 kg operating weight make it a dependable option for mixed jobsite environments.

21.82 m working height for mid-to-high access work

17.13 m horizontal reach for construction and industrial jobs

227.02 kg unrestricted platform capacity

Gas/LPG fuel setup for flexible operation

10,024 kg operating weight for planted stability

160° platform rotation for easier positioning

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 180,000

Starting from

AED 130,000

Genie S-65 Technical specifications

Transmission

Drive speed - platform elevated

1.13 kph

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

170.33 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

170.33 liter

General

Fuel type

Gas/LPG

Max horizontal reach

17.13 m

Max speed forward

6.44 kph

Max working height

21.82 m

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

10,024 kg

Platform rotation

160 º

Tire size

355/55D 625

Wheelbase

2.53 m

Engine

Gross power

55.93 kw

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.37 m

Stowed height

2.74 m

Overall Length

9.42 m

Overall Width

2.5 m

Turning radius

2.38 m

Platform

Platform Dimension B

91.19 cm

Platform Dimension A

244.09 cm

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

227.02 kg

Operating specifications

Tire Type

RT-Lug

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Genie S-65 expert review

Reviewed by Mohamad H. on March 12, 2026

Overview

The Genie S-65 sits in that sweet middle tier of telescopic boom lifts. It gives contractors real reach and height without stepping all the way into the huge high-access class.

Pros Strong reach and working height, stable machine footprint, excellent for contractor and industrial access work.
Cons Larger footprint than compact boom lifts, not suited for ultra-high access projects.

Performance & Efficiency

The S-65 delivers a 21.82 m working height and 17.13 m reach, making it suitable for construction, steel work, and industrial maintenance tasks.

Maintenance & Ownership

Gas/LPG power and Genie’s S-series design make it practical for contractor fleets and rental operations.

In Cabin & Interior

The platform measures 244.09 cm by 91.19 cm and rotates 160° for easier work positioning.

Safety Features

Stable machine geometry and a planted operating weight support predictable boom lift operation.

In Comparison

JLG 600
A direct competitor with similar reach capability.

Genie S-60
Smaller machine with slightly less reach.

Genie S-65
A balanced upgrade offering additional reach.

Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Genie S-65 remains a dependable boom lift for contractor and industrial access work.

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Genie S-65 owner rating

Genie S-65 Boom lifts [2007-2018]

2007-2018

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Strong jump in reach over the S-60 while still staying practical for everyday contractor and industrial use.
Cons
It carries more size and weight, so it is less friendly on tighter and lighter-duty sites.
performance

5.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2016

Genie S-65 similar models

Highlight differences
Genie S-65
JLG 600AJ
Genie S-60
Transmission
Drive speed - platform elevated 1.13 kph
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Drive speed - platform elevated -
Years 2007-2018
Years 2013-2020
Years 2007-2018
Market Average AED 180,000
Market Average AED 19,800
Market Average AED 140,000
Price AED 130,000
Price AED 15,000
Price AED 90,000
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 170.33 liter
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 132.1 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 170.33 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 170.33 liter
General
Fuel type Gas/LPG
Fuel type -
Fuel type Gas/LPG
Max horizontal reach 17.13 m
Max horizontal reach -
Max horizontal reach 15.48 m
Max speed forward 6.44 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 6.44 kph
Max working height 21.82 m
Max working height -
Max working height 20.33 m
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating weight 10,024 kg
Operating weight -
Operating weight 9,308 kg
Platform rotation 160 º
Platform rotation -
Platform rotation 160 º
Tire size 355/55D 625
Tire size 14x17.5
Tire size 355/55D 325
Wheelbase 2.53 m
Wheelbase -
Wheelbase 2.53 m
Engine model -
Engine model Deutz D2.9L4
Engine model DSG 423
Drive type -
Drive type 4WD
Drive type 4WD
Boom Type -
Boom Type AT/60.7
Boom Type -
Engine
Gross power 55.93 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 55.93 kw
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.04 m
Stowed height 2.74 m
Stowed height 2.56 mm
Stowed height 2.74 m
Overall Length 9.42 m
Overall Length -
Overall Length 0.71 m
Overall Width 2.5 m
Overall Width 2.44 m
Overall Width 2.5 m
Turning radius 2.38 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius 5.55 m
Boom size -
Boom size -
Boom size 18.29 m
Platform
Platform Dimension B 91.19 cm
Platform Dimension B -
Platform Dimension B 244.09 cm
Platform Dimension A 244.09 cm
Platform Dimension A -
Platform Dimension A 91.19 cm
Performance
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted -
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg
Operating specifications
Tire Type RT-Lug
Tire Type -
Tire Type RT-Lug

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