How High Does a Genie GS-1930 Go?

Higher Than You Think for a Lift This Small

Let’s say you need to replace a light in a warehouse, install signage above a storefront, or do some maintenance on the second floor—without scaffolding, ladders, or drama.

Enter: the Genie GS-1930.
It may be compact, but don’t let its size fool you. This little blue lift can take you places—specifically, up to 25 feet and 3 inches high.

Yes, you read that right.


📏 Stats That Matter (Especially Up in the Air)

Here’s what you’re working with:

  • Maximum working height: 25 ft 3 in (or 7.7 meters for the metric crowd)

  • Platform height: 19 ft 3 in (that’s where your boots will be)

  • Machine footprint: Just 6 ft long x 2.5 ft wide

  • Stowed height: Under 7 ft—roll it right through standard doorways

  • Lift capacity: ~500 lbs (approx. two workers + tools)

  • Power: Electric, quiet, and zero emissions

In short? Compact. Capable. Clean.


🏗️ Two Stories Up—and Then Some

A 25-foot working height means you can safely reach things on and above the second story of most buildings.
Perfect for:

  • Indoor maintenance

  • Light construction

  • Retail & commercial fit-outs

  • Data centers

  • Warehouses

  • Shopping malls

  • Even tall residential installs (like ceiling fans that feel dangerously ambitious)

If it’s overhead and hard to reach—but not 50 feet in the air—the GS-1930 is your go-to vertical buddy.


🧳 Maneuverability: Big Lift, Small Space

One of the Genie GS-1930’s biggest strengths is where it can go—not just how high it goes.

Thanks to its slim frame:

  • You can roll it through single doorways

  • Navigate tight hallways and elevators

  • Work comfortably in aisles, corners, and maintenance closets

It’s basically the ninja of the scissors lift world—quiet, narrow, efficient, and surprisingly strong.


🔋 Power & Safety: Plug It In, Lift Off

Powered by electric drive, the GS-1930 is:

  • Zero emission

  • Low noise

  • Great for indoor use (especially where ventilation matters)

It also comes with Genie’s well-known safety features, like:

  • Automatic pothole protection

  • Tilt sensors

  • Emergency lowering systems

  • Proportional controls for smoother rides (no jerky up-down surprises!)

Operators get peace of mind, and building managers stay happy.


💡 When to Use the GS-1930 (And When Not To)

Perfect For:

  • Indoor ceiling work under 25 feet

  • Jobs in hospitals, schools, showrooms

  • When you need to lift tools, boxes, or signs

  • Operators who need compact gear with reliable performance

Maybe Not Ideal If:

  • You need to work outdoors on uneven ground

  • The job requires higher than 30 feet

  • You’re lifting more than 500 lbs

For those tasks, Genie’s got bigger siblings (like the GS-2632, GS-3232, or boom lifts). But for small space, big reach jobs? The 1930 is hard to beat.


🏁 Final Thoughts

So, how high does a Genie GS-1930 go?

High enough to reach two-story ceilings—and compact enough to fit in your van.
It’s the perfect mix of portability and productivity, making it a favorite among electricians, HVAC techs, property managers, and warehouse warriors.

Small frame, big impact.
That’s the GS-1930 in a nutshell (or, technically, a platform).

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