The Genie 54786GT is a genuine OEM Hitch Tongue Weldment designed for Z-45 series articulating boom lifts, including the Z-45/25, Z-45/25J IC Power, Z-45/25J DC, Z-45/25J Bi-Energy, and Z-45 XC. As a factory-original component, this weldment is produced to the same specifications as the part it replaces, ensuring a proper, trouble-free installation on your machine. Cross-reference part number 54786GT against your parts manual to confirm fitment before ordering. Sourcing a genuine OEM replacement means you can be confident this hitch tongue weldment will perform exactly as intended on any of the compatible Z-45 variants.
Key Features
- Factory-Original Construction — Welded and finished to Genie's OEM standards, delivering the structural integrity and dimensional accuracy that a towing and transport component demands.
- Bolt-On Replacement — Engineered to mount directly to the Z-45 series frame using the original attachment points, with no rework or fabrication needed.
- Broad Z-45 Series Fitment — Compatible with the Z-45/25, Z-45/25J IC Power, Z-45/25J DC, Z-45/25J Bi-Energy, and Z-45 XC articulating boom lifts.
- Structural Reliability Under Load — A sound hitch tongue weldment keeps the machine securely connected to its tow vehicle during transport; a cracked or compromised weldment creates an immediate safety risk on the road and on the jobsite.
- Transport Safety Compliance — The hitch tongue is a primary connection point during road towing. Using a genuine OEM weldment supports compliance with transport safety requirements and helps protect operators, ground crews, and other road users.
The hitch tongue weldment is the structural towing attachment welded to the base frame of a trailer-transportable articulating boom lift. It connects the machine to a tow vehicle, transferring all pulling, braking, and cornering forces through a single fabricated assembly during transit. Because this component bears significant dynamic loads every time the machine is moved between jobsites, its structural integrity is critical — a cracked weld, bent tongue, or worn coupler interface can cause the unit to separate from the tow vehicle, resulting in serious injury or equipment damage. When a hitch tongue weldment shows signs of deformation, cracking, or excessive wear at the coupler interface, replacing it with a genuine OEM part restores the machine's safe transportability.
Part Details
| Part Number | 54786GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hitch Tongue Weldment, Z45 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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