The Genie 228987GT Tilt Cylinder Seal Kit is a genuine OEM seal kit designed for Genie GTH series telehandlers, including the GTH-644, GTH-844, GTH-842, GTH-1048, and GTH-1056. As a direct OEM replacement, this kit carries the same engineering and material specifications as the original seals installed at the factory, so you get a part that fits the cylinder correctly the first time. Cross-reference part number 228987GT against your machine's parts manual to confirm it is the right kit for your serial range before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Seal Materials — Built to the same material grade and dimensional tolerances as the original cylinder seals, ensuring proper compression and sealing performance within the tilt cylinder.
- Complete Kit — Includes the seals needed to fully rebuild the tilt cylinder, reducing the need to source individual components separately and keeping the repair straightforward.
- Direct Cylinder Fit — Engineered specifically for the tilt cylinder on GTH series telehandlers, so seals seat correctly without modification or improvised substitution.
- Broad GTH Compatibility — Fits the GTH-644, GTH-844, GTH-842, GTH-1048, and GTH-1056, covering a wide range of Genie GTH telehandler models with a single part number.
- Restores Cylinder Function — Worn or failed cylinder seals allow fluid bypass, causing slow, weak, or uncontrolled tilt movement. Replacing them with this kit restores proper cylinder response and carriage control.
- Operational Safety — The tilt cylinder controls carriage angle on a working telehandler. Seals that are weeping or bypassing fluid compromise load control — replacing them promptly keeps the machine operating as designed.
The tilt cylinder controls the angle of the carriage and attachment on a telehandler, allowing the operator to tilt forks or other attachments forward and back to handle and place loads accurately. Internal seals within the cylinder keep fluid contained so that pressure drives smooth, controlled movement. When those seals wear, crack, or fail, fluid bypasses within the cylinder, producing sluggish response, drift, or loss of tilt control — all of which can affect how safely and accurately loads are managed. Rebuilding the cylinder with the correct OEM seal kit restores the sealing integrity the cylinder depends on and brings tilt performance back to specification.
Part Details
| Part Number | 228987GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tilt Cylinder Seal Kit |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| GTH-644 | GTH-644 |
| GTH-844 | GTH-844 |
| GTH-842 | GTH-842 |
| GTH-1048 | GTH-1048 |
| GTH-1056 | GTH-1056 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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