The Genie 37090GT is a genuine OEM Counterbalance Valve, 2000 PSI designed for Genie Z-series articulating boom lifts. Sourced directly from Genie, this valve carries the exact pressure rating and port configuration the hydraulic system requires, making it a direct replacement for the original component. It is confirmed to fit the Z-60/34, Z-30/20 N, Z-34/22 IC, Z-34/22 Bi-Energy, Z-34/22 N, and Z-34/22 DC — so cross-reference part number 37090GT against your parts manual before ordering to verify applicability to your specific unit. When the original valve is worn or compromised, swapping in this genuine OEM part restores full hydraulic control authority and keeps the boom operating as Genie engineered it.
Key Features
- OEM-Rated Pressure Specification — Factory-set at 2000 PSI, matching the hydraulic circuit's design threshold so the valve opens and closes at precisely the right operating pressure for safe boom movement.
- Direct-Fit Hydraulic Connection — Port size, thread pattern, and valve body dimensions match the original, allowing installation into the existing hydraulic circuit without line modifications.
- Broad Z-Series Compatibility — Fits multiple Genie articulating boom variants including the Z-60/34, Z-30/20 N, and the full Z-34/22 family (IC, Bi-Energy, N, and DC configurations).
- Controlled Load-Holding Performance — A correctly functioning counterbalance valve prevents uncontrolled boom drift under load, maintaining smooth, predictable extension and retraction during operation.
- Aerial-Lift Safety Integrity — On articulating booms, a failed or bypassing counterbalance valve can cause unintended boom movement at height. Replacing it with the correct genuine OEM part restores the hydraulic safeguards the lift depends on.
A counterbalance valve is a hydraulic load-holding device installed in the boom's cylinder circuit. Its job is to prevent the boom from dropping or drifting when hydraulic pressure is not actively applied — essentially acting as a check against gravity-induced movement while the lift is elevated. When this valve fails, it can allow slow or sudden uncontrolled boom descent, which creates a serious hazard for operators working at height. Replacing a worn or leaking counterbalance valve with the correct OEM-specified unit restores the hydraulic back-pressure needed to hold the boom securely in position throughout the work cycle.
Part Details
| Part Number | 37090GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Counterbalance Valve, 2000 PSI |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Z-60/34 | Z-60/34 |
| Z-30/20 N | Z-30/20 N |
| Z-34/22 IC | Z-34/22 IC |
| 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 |
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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