The Genie 57255GT is a genuine OEM Cross Port Relief Valve designed for the IWP Super Series and CWP Super Series personnel lifts. Sourced directly from Genie, this valve matches the original component specification, ensuring a straight-forward swap with no guesswork on fitment. Buyers working on IWP Super Series or CWP Super Series units can cross-reference 57255GT against their parts manual to confirm applicability before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hydraulic Integrity — Manufactured to the same pressure-relief calibration as the original valve, maintaining the hydraulic circuit's designed operating limits without recalibration.
- Direct-Swap Installation — Matches the original port configuration and valve body dimensions, so this component threads in and connects to existing hydraulic lines as the factory part did.
- Confirmed Fitment — Compatible with Genie IWP Super Series and CWP Super Series personnel lifts; verify using part number 57255GT in your Genie parts manual.
- Controlled Load Handling — A properly functioning cross port relief valve keeps hydraulic pressure balanced across the lift cylinder ports, enabling smooth, controlled raising and lowering under load.
- Critical Safety Function — This valve protects the hydraulic system from pressure spikes that can cause uncontrolled platform movement — a failed or out-of-spec valve can compromise the safe, controlled descent of the platform.
A cross port relief valve sits within the hydraulic circuit between the two sides of a lift cylinder, acting as a pressure-balancing safety device. When hydraulic pressure on one side of the cylinder exceeds a set threshold — due to a sudden load shift or an external force — the valve opens to route excess fluid across to the opposite port, preventing over-pressurization and protecting both the cylinder and the hydraulic lines. If this valve sticks open, drifts out of its pressure setting, or fails entirely, the lift may lower unexpectedly under load or respond erratically to control inputs, which is why replacing a worn valve with a genuine OEM part is essential to restoring proper, safe operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 57255GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cross Port Relief Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| IWP Super Series | IWP Super Series |
| CWP Super Series | CWP Super Series |
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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