Genie GS-1930 vs JLG 1930ES

Q: Which is bigger, the Genie GS-1930 or JLG 1930ES?

By operating weight the Genie GS-1930 is the biggest at 1.46 t, then the JLG 1930ES at 1.23 t.

Q: Which turns tighter, the Genie GS-1930 or JLG 1930ES?

The Genie GS-1930: Genie GS-1930 1.55 m, JLG 1930ES 1.75 m (turning radius (outside)), a 11% difference.

Q: Which is narrower to transport, the Genie GS-1930 or JLG 1930ES?

The JLG 1930ES: Genie GS-1930 0.77 m, JLG 1930ES 0.76 m (overall width), a 1% difference.

Q: Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Q: Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.

The Genie GS-1930 is the heavier machine, at 1.46 t against 1.23 t.

The Genie GS-1930 is ahead on: turns tighter. The JLG 1930ES is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Genie GS-1930 and the JLG 1930ES drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Genie GS-1930	JLG 1930ES
Operating weight	1,456 kg	1,229 kg
Turning radius (outside)Lower is better	1.55 m+11%	1.75 m
Overall widthLower is better	0.77 m	0.76 m+1%

All specifications

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FigureGenie GS-1930 JLG 1930ES

Dimensions

Platform height (max, indoor)5.85 mNot published

Platform height (max, outdoor)4.47 mNot published

Platform height (stowed)1.04 mNot published

Platform length (outside)1.64 mNot published

Platform length (extension deck extended)2.55 mNot published

Platform width (outside)0.76 mNot published

Overall height2.16 mNot published

Overall length1.83 mStowed; 2.73 m with extension deck extendedNot published

Overall width0.77 m0.76 m

Wheelbase1.32 m1.6 m

Ground clearance (pothole guards retracted)0.08 mNot published

Ground clearance (pothole guards deployed)0.023 mNot published

Working height (max, indoor)7.85 mPlatform height + 2 mNot published

Working height (max, outdoor)6.47 mPlatform height + 2 mNot published

Guardrail height1.1 mNot published

Turning radius (outside)1.55 mInside radius 01.75 m

Platform height (lowered)Not published0.86 m

Platform railing heightNot published1.1 mES Series

Platform sizeNot published0.76 x 1.87 m

Platform extensionNot published0.9 mRoll-out deck

Overall length (stowed)Not published1.87 m

Ground clearanceNot published0.088 m

Weight

Operating weight1,456 kg1,229 kg

Tire load max.672 kgNot published

Tire contact pressure max.1136kPaNot published

Occupied floor pressure13.73kPaNot published

Ground bearing pressureNot published7.66 kg/cm²

Performance

Lift capacity227 kg113 kg with extension deck extendedNot published

Max platform occupancy2 indoor / 1 outdoorNot published

Max platform drive height5.85 mNot published

Top speed4 km/hStowedNot published

Drive speed (raised)0.8 km/hNot published

Gradeability (stowed)25%Not published

Lifting speed, raise / lower26 / 22 sNot published

Tilt sensor activation (front-back / side)3 deg / 1.5 degNot published

Sound pressure level< 70 dBA (ground and platform)Not published

Platform heightNot published5.72 mElevated

Platform capacityNot published227 kg

Capacity on platform extensionNot published113 kg

Lift / lower timeNot published26 / 30 s

Maximum drive heightNot publishedFully elevated

Drive speed (stowed)Not published4.8 km/h

Drive speed (elevated)Not published0.8 km/h

GradeabilityNot published25%

Turning radius (inside)Not publishedZero

Power

Battery, lead-acid (FLA)24 V DC (4 x 6 V, 210 Ah)Not published

Battery, lithium-ion24 V DC (1 x 24 V, 90 Ah)Not published

Hydraulic tank3.8 LE-Drive4.7 LReservoir; fixed-displacement gear pump

Power sourceNot published4 x 6V, 220 Ah batteries; 20 A automatic charger

DriveNot published24V electric

BrakesNot publishedElectric / friction

Tyres

TyresSolid non-marking, 12 x 4.5 in (30.5 x 11.5 cm)12.5 x 4 in non-marking solid

Sources: Genie GS-1930 & GS-1932 spec sheet (EMEAR, 2024) · JLG ES Series Electric Scissor Lifts spec sheet 3131580 R121408 (dealer-hosted copy)