The Genie 1253814GT External Snap Ring is a genuine OEM retaining component built for Genie GTH telehandlers and Z-series articulating boom lifts. As a direct OEM replacement, this snap ring is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring correct seating and retention in the groove it was designed to serve. This part fits a range of machines including the GTH-1056, GTH-1256, GTH-1044, GTH-1244, GTH-1544, Z-135/70, and ZX-135/70. Cross-reference part number 1253814GT against your machine's parts manual to confirm this is the correct item for your unit before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to exact OEM tolerances, this External Snap Ring seats correctly in its groove without modification, maintaining the retention force the application requires.
- Direct OEM Replacement — Installs directly in place of the original component, with no rework or fitting adjustment needed at the groove diameter.
- Broad Genie Fitment — Compatible with GTH-series telehandlers and ZX/Z-135 articulating boom lifts, covering multiple machine variants in a single part number.
- Secure Component Retention — A correctly installed external snap ring holds shafts, pins, and assemblies in their designed position. A worn, sprung, or missing snap ring allows axial movement that leads to accelerated wear or component separation.
- Operational Safety — On aerial lifts and telehandlers, retaining components like snap rings are critical to the mechanical integrity of rotating and articulating assemblies. Using the correct OEM part maintains the retention rating the machine was designed around.
An external snap ring is a precision-formed retaining ring that fits into a machined groove on the outside of a shaft or pin, preventing axial displacement of the components it secures. On equipment like the GTH telehandlers and Z-series boom lifts, these rings hold pins, bearings, and rotating assemblies in correct alignment under load and during machine movement. When a snap ring becomes fatigued, distorted, or dislodged, the assembly it retains can shift or separate, causing rapid wear to adjacent components and potentially compromising machine function. Replacing a failed or suspect snap ring promptly with the correct OEM part restores the retention integrity the assembly depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1253814GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | External Snap Ring, 3.25, ZAG |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| GTH-1056 | GTH-1056 |
| GTH-1256 | GTH-1256 |
| GTH-1044 | GTH-1044 |
| GTH-1244 | GTH-1244 |
| GTH-1544 | GTH-1544 |
| Z-135/70 | Z-135/70 |
| ZX-135/70 | ZX-135/70 |
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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