Telehandler
Genie GTH-1256 Telehandler
A 12,000 lb heavy-duty telehandler that lifts to 56 ft and reaches 42 ft forward. Front stabilizers handle big loads at reach.
Genie GTH-1256 specifications
- Lift capacity
- 12,000 lb
- Lift height
- 56 ft 3 in
- Forward reach
- 42 ft
- Capacity at full reach
- 3,500 lb (stabilizers down)
- Capacity at max height
- 6,000 lb (stabilizers down)
- Machine weight
- 34,500 lb
- Width
- 8 ft 6 in
- Stowed height
- 8 ft 8 in
- Engine
- Deutz TCD3.6 diesel, 121 hp, Tier 4 Final
- Fuel capacity
- 30 gal
- Travel speed
- 17 mph (ZF 4-speed) / 15 mph (CVT)
From the manufacturer’s published specifications. Check the machine’s decals for its exact ratings.
Daily care
Before each shift, do the walk-around and check engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, transmission oil (engine idling and warm), tire pressure and DEF. Top up DEF whenever you fuel. Drain water from the fuel/water separator. Grease the boom wear pads every 8 hours or daily. Use only ultra-low-sulfur diesel. Set the stabilizers down for loads at long reach.
Manuals and documents
Genie GTH-1256 at Versi Rentals
For sale from our yard, with shipping nationwide.
Genie GTH-1256 maintenance schedule
The manufacturer’s preventive maintenance intervals, whichever comes first of hours or time. Every machine in our fleet is kept on this schedule.
- Pre-operation inspection and daily fluid checksBefore each shift
- First 50-hour service (one time, C-1/C-2)Once, after the first 50 hours
- First 150-hour service (one time, C-3)Once, after the first 150 hours
- Initial axle and transmission oil change (one time)Once, at 100 hours
- Lubricate the boom wear pads (P0-1)Every 8 hours or day
- Grease axle king pins, trunnion bushings and sealsEvery week
- Check axle oil levels (all compartments)Every month
- Quarterly (frequent) inspection Q-1 to Q-12Every 3 months
- Deutz engine 250-hour serviceEvery 250 hours
- Engine oil and filterEvery 500 hours
- Engine air filter, fuel filter/separator and 500-hour checksEvery 500 hours
- Adjust axle negative and service brakesEvery 500 hours
- Annual inspection A-1 to A-6Every year
- Engine 1000-hour service (P1-1)Every 1,000 hours
- Transmission oil and filter, drop box oilEvery 1,000 hours
- Axle hub and differential oil changeEvery 1,000 hours
- Test or replace hydraulic oilEvery 2,000 hours
- Replace V-rib belt and tensioning pulleyEvery 3,000 hours
- Engine general overhaul (Deutz TCD3.6)Every 6,000 hours
Genie GTH-1256 questions
How high can the Genie GTH-1256 lift?
The Genie GTH-1256 lifts to 56 ft 3 in.
How much weight can the Genie GTH-1256 lift?
The Genie GTH-1256 is rated for 12,000 lb, and 3,500 lb (stabilizers down) at full reach.
How wide is the Genie GTH-1256?
The Genie GTH-1256 is 8 ft 6 in wide.
How much does the Genie GTH-1256 weigh?
The Genie GTH-1256 weighs 34,500 lb, which matters for trailers, floors, and elevators.
What daily care does the Genie GTH-1256 need?
Before each shift, do the walk-around and check engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, transmission oil (engine idling and warm), tire pressure and DEF. Top up DEF whenever you fuel. Drain water from the fuel/water separator. Grease the boom wear pads every 8 hours or daily. Use only ultra-low-sulfur diesel. Set the stabilizers down for loads at long reach.
How often does the Genie GTH-1256 need service?
Following the manufacturer's schedule: lubricate the boom wear pads (p0-1) (every 8 hours or day); grease axle king pins, trunnion bushings and seals (every week); check axle oil levels (all compartments) (every month); quarterly (frequent) inspection q-1 to q-12 (every 3 months); deutz engine 250-hour service (every 250 hours). We keep every machine in our fleet on this schedule.
Where can I find the Genie GTH-1256 operator's manual?
The Genie GTH-1256 operator's manual is linked on this page, along with the other manufacturer documents we keep for it.
Where can I buy a Genie GTH-1256 in Utah?
Versi Rentals sells the Genie GTH-1256 from our yard in Springville, Utah and shipping nationwide on sales. Call (801) 880-8800 or see the listings on this page.