The Genie 13049GT is a genuine OEM U-Joint Kit designed for the Z-30/20HD articulating boom lift. Sourced directly from Genie, this kit delivers the exact components needed to restore proper driveline articulation on the Z-30/20HD — no guesswork, no mismatched parts. Cross-reference 13049GT against your Genie parts manual to confirm this is the correct kit for your machine before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's original design tolerances, ensuring the yokes, cross, and bearing cups seat and load exactly as the drivetrain demands.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — The kit includes all components required for a complete swap on the Z-30/20HD, installing into existing mounting points without modification.
- Confirmed Fitment — Verified for the Genie Z-30/20HD articulating boom lift; always match part number 13049GT to your serial number and parts manual.
- Driveline Integrity Restored — A worn U-joint allows slop and vibration to build in the drivetrain; replacing it with this kit brings smooth, consistent power transfer back to the drive axle.
- Operational Safety — On an articulating boom, a failing U-joint can cause unpredictable drive behavior at height; restoring this component is a direct contribution to safe machine operation.
A U-joint (universal joint) is a flexible coupling in the driveline that transmits torque between shafts that are not perfectly aligned — allowing the boom lift to drive and maneuver even as the drivetrain angles change with terrain. On the Z-30/20HD, the U-joint experiences constant load and rotational stress, and over time the needle bearings and cross wear, leading to vibration, clunking under load, or loss of drive altogether. Replacing the joint assembly with a complete kit like this one restores the smooth transfer of power that keeps the machine moving reliably across the jobsite.
Part Details
| Part Number | 13049GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | U-Joint Kit |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Z-30/20HD | Z-30/20HD |
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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