The Genie 7-229-680GT is a genuine OEM Wheel Hub designed for Genie GTH-series telehandlers, including the GTH-644, GTH-844, GTH-842, and GTH-636. As a direct OEM replacement sourced through Genie's authorized parts supply, this hub is built to the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory. Cross-reference part number 7-229-680GT against your machine's parts manual to confirm fitment before ordering. When the original hub wears or fails, this component restores correct wheel mounting geometry and bearing retention to get your telehandler back to work.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's original material and dimensional standards, ensuring the hub's bearing seat, bolt pattern, and mounting surfaces match what your telehandler was built with.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to bolt on in the same position as the original, with matching hub bore, stud spacing, and flange geometry for a straightforward installation.
- Broad GTH Telehandler Fitment — Compatible with the GTH-636, GTH-644, GTH-842, and GTH-844, covering a wide range of Genie telescopic handler configurations in the field.
- Restores Proper Load Transfer — A worn or damaged hub compromises the connection between the axle and wheel assembly, leading to uneven tire wear, bearing failure, and loss of drive efficiency. This hub restores the structural integrity of that connection.
- Operational Safety for Loaded Lift Work — Telehandlers carry and elevate heavy loads across uneven terrain; a correctly functioning wheel hub is essential to maintaining stable, controlled machine movement under load.
The wheel hub is the central mounting component that connects the wheel and tire assembly to the axle or spindle on each corner of the machine. It houses the wheel bearings, provides the mounting flange for the wheel, and transmits both the drive force from the axle and the weight of the machine through to the ground. When a hub develops cracks, worn bearing races, or damaged stud bores, the entire wheel assembly loses its secure connection to the drivetrain — resulting in vibration, bearing seizure, or in severe cases, wheel separation. Replacing a compromised hub promptly keeps the machine operating safely and prevents cascading damage to bearings, axles, and brake components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 7-229-680GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Wheel Hub |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| GTH-644 | GTH-644 |
| GTH-844 | GTH-844 |
| GTH-842 | GTH-842 |
| GTH-636 | GTH-636 |
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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