The Genie 1260128GT is a genuine OEM Piston built for Genie telescopic and articulating boom lifts, including the S-45 XC, S-60 J, S-80 J, and Z-62/40. As a factory-sourced component, this piston meets Genie's original design and dimensional specifications, ensuring a correct, confidence-inspiring installation. Cross-reference part number 1260128GT against your machine's parts manual to confirm it is the right piston for your unit before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's original material and dimensional standards, delivering the same conformity as the part that left the factory floor.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to match the original piston's form and interface, allowing straightforward installation without reworking the surrounding assembly.
- Broad Boom Lift Compatibility — Fits the S-45 XC and S-60 J and S-80 J telescopic booms as well as the Z-62/40 articulating boom — verify fitment against your serial number in the parts manual.
- Sustained Cylinder Performance — A correctly dimensioned piston maintains proper sealing contact within the cylinder bore, preserving smooth, consistent travel and the force output the machine depends on.
- Operational Integrity — A worn or out-of-spec piston allows internal fluid bypass, causing sluggish or uneven movement that compromises positioning accuracy on an aerial platform — replacing it with the correct OEM part restores full function.
A piston is the moving element inside a cylinder that converts fluid pressure into linear force and motion. It travels back and forth within the cylinder bore, and its fit against the bore wall — maintained by seals seated in the piston's grooves — determines how effectively pressure is converted to controlled movement. When a piston wears, becomes scored, or loses its dimensional accuracy, fluid bypasses the sealing surface, resulting in weak, slow, or inconsistent cylinder action. Replacing a degraded piston with a correctly spec'd OEM component restores the cylinder's ability to deliver full, repeatable stroke on the boom lift.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1260128GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models |
|---|---|
| S-45 XC | S-45 XC |
| S-60 J | S-60 J |
| S-80 J | S-80 J |
| Z-62/40 | Z-62/40 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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