The Genie 97181GT is a genuine OEM 2-Position 3-Way Solenoid Valve designed for Genie SX super-boom telescopic lifts and TZ trailer-mounted articulating booms, including the SX-150, SX-180, SX-135 XC, TZ-50/30, and TZ-50. As a genuine OEM component, this solenoid valve is built to the exact configuration and tolerances specified for these machines — no guesswork on porting geometry, coil rating, or switching position. Cross-reference part number 97181GT against your Genie parts manual to confirm fitment before ordering.
Key Features
- OEM-Correct Coil and Valve Configuration — Genuine OEM construction ensures the 2-position, 3-way porting pattern and coil energization spec match the hydraulic circuit exactly as engineered for these Genie machines.
- Drop-In Hydraulic Compatibility — This valve installs directly into the existing manifold or valve block with matching port threads and mounting footprint, eliminating the need for adapters or circuit modifications.
- Fits SX Super-Booms and TZ Trailer Booms — Confirmed fitment covers the SX-150, SX-180, SX-135 XC, TZ-50/30, and TZ-50 — a range of high-reach telescopic and trailer-mounted articulating boom lifts.
- Restores Precise Hydraulic Switching — A 3-way solenoid valve directs or diverts hydraulic flow between two output paths. When this component degrades, operators can experience sluggish, erratic, or unresponsive boom function — replacing it restores clean, repeatable directional control.
- Safety-Critical Hydraulic Control — On high-reach boom lifts, accurate solenoid valve operation is directly tied to controlled boom movement and safe platform positioning. Using the correct OEM-spec component maintains the integrity of the hydraulic control circuit.
A 2-position, 3-way solenoid valve is a hydraulic switching component that uses an electromagnetic coil to shift an internal spool or poppet between two positions, routing pressurized fluid to one of two circuit paths — or blocking flow entirely in the de-energized state. On large telescopic and articulating boom lifts, these valves are commonly used to control functions such as holding circuits, pilot signals, or auxiliary hydraulic operations. When the solenoid coil fails, the internal seal wears, or the spool sticks, the controlled function may become inoperative, uncontrollable, or locked in one state — each of which can ground the machine until the valve is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 97181GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Solenoid Valve, 2-Position 3-Way |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| SX-150 | SX-150 |
| SX-180 | SX-180 |
| SX-135 XC | SX-135 XC |
| TZ-50/30 | TZ-50/30 |
| TZ-50 | TZ-50 |
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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