The Genie 36260GT is a genuine OEM Torque Hub 49:1 designed for Genie Z-series articulating boom lifts, including the Z-30/20 N, Z-34/22 Bi-Energy, Z-34/22 N, Z-34/22 DC, and Z-30/20N RJ. As a direct OEM component, this hub is built to the exact specifications Genie requires to maintain proper drive performance and machine integrity. Cross-reference part number 36260GT against your Genie parts manual to confirm fitment before ordering.
Key Features
- Exact OEM Gear Ratio — Engineered to the precise 49:1 reduction ratio specified by Genie, ensuring correct torque output and drive-wheel speed for safe, controlled boom travel.
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's original design tolerances, so internal gear sets, bearings, and seals mate correctly without shimming or adaptation.
- Direct Drive-Wheel Replacement — Mounts to the existing drive hub position on compatible Z-series articulating booms, restoring traction and propulsion to OEM performance levels.
- Broad Z-Series Coverage — Fits the Z-30/20 N, Z-34/22 Bi-Energy, Z-34/22 N, Z-34/22 DC, and Z-30/20N RJ, covering multiple fuel and drive variants within the compact articulating boom family.
- Restored Drive Integrity for Aerial Work — A worn or failed torque hub causes loss of drive power, uneven travel, or complete machine immobility — replacing it restores the controlled propulsion essential for positioning the platform safely at height.
- Operational Safety Compliance — Drive system components on aerial boom lifts are safety-critical. Using a genuine OEM hub ensures the drive train meets the performance and braking-load specifications the machine was certified to.
A torque hub is a self-contained planetary gear reduction unit mounted at each drive wheel of a self-propelled machine. It takes the high-speed, low-torque output from the drive motor and steps it down through a set of planetary gears — in this case at a 49:1 ratio — to deliver the high torque needed to move a heavy aerial boom lift across a work surface. When a torque hub wears out or fails internally, the result is slipping, grinding, loss of traction, or a drive wheel that no longer turns under load, leaving the machine unable to maneuver. Replacing the hub with the correct OEM unit restores full drive capability and ensures the wheel-end assembly performs as designed under the load and duty cycles these articulating booms encounter on the job.
Part Details
| Part Number | 36260GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Torque Hub 49:1 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Z-30/20 N | Z-30/20 N |
| Z-34/22 Bi-Energy | Z-34/22 Bi-Energy |
| Z-34/22 N | Z-34/22 N |
| Z-34/22 DC | Z-34/22 DC |
| Z-30/20N RJ | Z-30/20N RJ |
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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