The Genie 54157GT is a genuine OEM Primary Boom Jib Wear Pad, 5.5X3X1, designed for Z-45 and Z-51 series articulating boom lifts. As a factory-sourced component, this wear pad meets the exact material and dimensional specifications Genie engineers intended for these machines. It is compatible with a wide range of Z-series variants including the Z-51/30J, Z-45/25, Z-45/25J IC Power, Z-45/25J DC, Z-45/25J Bi-Energy, Z-45 XC, Z-45/25 IC, Z-45 FE Hybrid, Z-45 DC, Z-45/25J IC, and Z-45/22. Cross-reference part number 54157GT against your parts manual to confirm fitment for your specific unit before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Grade — Manufactured to Genie's original wear-resistance specification, ensuring the pad material holds up under the same sliding loads and friction cycles as the factory-installed component.
- Drop-In Replacement — Dimensioned at 5.5X3X1 to match the original mounting pocket exactly, so this pad seats and secures the same way the factory part does — no filing, shimming, or rework needed.
- Broad Z-Series Coverage — Fits Z-45 and Z-51 articulating boom lifts across multiple power configurations, including IC Power, DC, Bi-Energy, FE Hybrid, and XC variants.
- Protects Structural Boom Components — A functioning wear pad absorbs metal-on-metal contact between the jib and primary boom sections, preventing scoring and gouging on the boom's structural surfaces that would be far more costly to repair.
- Restores Smooth Boom Extension — Worn or missing wear pads cause binding, uneven movement, and accelerated wear across adjacent components; replacing this pad restores the smooth, controlled jib travel the machine was designed to deliver.
- Aerial-Lift Safety Component — On articulating boom lifts operating at height, consistent boom-section alignment is a functional safety requirement. A degraded wear pad can introduce unwanted play into the jib structure, affecting platform stability.
A boom jib wear pad is a sacrificial sliding surface positioned between the jib section and the primary boom channel on articulating boom lifts. As the jib extends and retracts, the pad takes the friction load so the structural steel of the boom itself does not wear against metal. Over time the pad material gradually abrades — that wear is intentional, as the pad is designed to be the replaceable component in the assembly. When a wear pad wears through completely, metal-to-metal contact begins, leading to scored boom channels, loose jib movement, and potential misalignment that affects both performance and platform stability at height. Replacing the pad at the correct service interval keeps the boom system operating as designed and protects the more expensive structural components around it.
Part Details
| Part Number | 54157GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Primary Boom Jib Wear Pad, 5.5X3X1 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Z-51/30J | Z-51/30J |
| Z-45/25 | Z-45/25 |
| Z-45/25J IC Power | Z-45/25J IC Power |
| Z-45/25J DC | Z-45/25J DC |
| Z-45/25J Bi-Energy | Z-45/25J Bi-Energy |
| Z-45 XC | Z-45 XC |
| Z-45/25 IC | Z-45/25 IC |
| Z-45 FE Hybrid | Z-45 FE Hybrid |
| Z-45 DC | Z-45 DC |
| Z-45/25J IC | Z-45/25J IC |
| Z-45/22 | Z-45/22 |
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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