The Genie 1290550GT is a genuine OEM Shuttle Valve designed for Genie S-series telescopic boom lifts. Sourced directly from Genie, this valve meets the exact hydraulic specifications required for proper boom operation across multiple S-series variants, including the S-40 XC, S-45 XC, S-40 TRAX, S-45 TRAX, S-40 HF, S-45 HF, S-60 J, and S-80 J. As a genuine OEM component, it matches the original unit in construction, porting, and flow characteristics — no guesswork, no adaptation. Cross-reference part number 1290550GT against your Genie parts manual to confirm fitment for your specific machine configuration before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hydraulic Integrity — Built to the same internal porting geometry and cracking-pressure specification as the original, ensuring correct directional flow control without pressure drop or bypass errors.
- Drop-In Hydraulic Replacement — This shuttle valve installs directly into the existing hydraulic circuit with matching port sizing and thread specification, requiring no system modification.
- Broad S-Series Compatibility — Fits the S-40 XC, S-45 XC, S-40 TRAX, S-45 TRAX, S-40 HF, S-45 HF, S-60 J, and S-80 J telescopic boom lifts in a single part number.
- Restores Responsive Boom Control — A correctly functioning shuttle valve allows the boom circuit to respond properly to operator commands; a failed unit can cause sluggish, erratic, or non-responsive boom movement.
- Aerial-Lift Safety Function — The shuttle valve plays a direct role in hydraulic circuit prioritization on aerial work platforms; correct operation is essential to predictable boom behavior at height.
A shuttle valve is a small but critical hydraulic component that selects between two inlet pressure sources and routes the higher-pressure signal to a downstream circuit — allowing a single output line to respond to either of two input conditions without backflow between them. In Genie S-series telescopic boom lifts, the shuttle valve helps manage hydraulic priority and signal switching within the boom control circuit, ensuring the system responds correctly whether commands originate from the ground controls or the platform controls. When the shuttle valve wears or fails, the hydraulic circuit can lose the ability to properly select or pass the controlling pressure signal, resulting in degraded or unpredictable boom response that must be addressed before the machine is returned to service.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1290550GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shuttle Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| S-40 XC | S-40 XC |
| S-45 XC | S-45 XC |
| S-40 TRAX | S-40 TRAX |
| S-45 TRAX | S-45 TRAX |
| S-40 HF | S-40 HF |
| S-45 HF | S-45 HF |
| S-60 J | S-60 J |
| S-80 J | S-80 J |
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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