The Genie 30785-450GT is a genuine OEM Threaded Rod, 1/4-28 x 4.5 designed for the Z-80/60 articulating boom lift. As a factory-original component, this part is manufactured to the exact thread specification and length required for a correct, secure installation on the Z-80/60. Sourced directly through an authorized Genie parts channel, this rod ensures the integrity of the assembly it supports without the guesswork of cross-fitting an off-spec fastener. If you are servicing or rebuilding a Z-80/60, verifying part number 30785-450GT against your parts manual confirms this is the correct threaded rod for your application.
Key Features
- Exact Thread and Length Spec — Cut and threaded to a precise 1/4-28 x 4.5 inch specification, matching the original fastener dimension required by the Z-80/60 assembly.
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's original material and dimensional standards, ensuring the rod handles the clamping load and torque values the application demands.
- Direct Z-80/60 Fitment — Verified for the Genie Z-80/60 articulating boom lift, eliminating compatibility uncertainty when ordering a replacement fastener for this machine.
- Structural Integrity Where It Counts — A correctly sized threaded rod holds assemblies at the designed preload; an undersized or incorrect-pitch rod can back out under vibration or fail to clamp components properly, leading to premature wear or component movement.
- Aerial Equipment Safety Compliance — On an articulating boom lift, fastener integrity is a genuine safety consideration. Using an OEM-specified rod in structural or control-related assemblies supports the machine's designed operating tolerances at height.
A threaded rod is a fully threaded fastener — no unthreaded shank — that passes through mating components and is secured at one or both ends with nuts, allowing it to clamp, tension, or positionally fix parts of an assembly. The 1/4-28 designation specifies a fine-thread pitch, which provides greater thread engagement and resistance to loosening under vibration compared to coarse-thread equivalents — an important characteristic on mobile aerial equipment subject to constant movement and load cycling. When a threaded rod wears, strips, or is installed at the wrong pitch, the assembly it secures can shift, loosen, or fail to hold torque, which on a machine like the Z-80/60 can affect the reliability of the affected system during elevated operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 30785-450GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Threaded Rod, 1/4-28 x 4.5 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Z-80/60 | Z-80/60 |
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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