The Genie 16342GT is a genuine OEM Winch Handle designed for a wide range of Genie and Terex light towers, material lifts, and winch-equipped units, including the TML-4000, TML-4000N, RL4000, RL4 Vertical Mast, RL4 LED Vertical Mast, RL4, Super-Straddle, Load Lifter, Genie Lift, Genie Winches, and PLM series. As a genuine OEM component, this handle is built to the same specification as the part it replaces, ensuring a direct, hassle-free swap with no guesswork on fit or function. Cross-reference part number 16342GT against your Genie parts manual to confirm this is the correct handle for your machine before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's original material and dimensional standards, so the handle delivers the same grip, torque transfer, and durability as the unit that came on your machine.
- Correct 11" Overall Length — The specified 11-inch overall length matches the original handle geometry, allowing the winch mechanism to operate through its full range of motion without binding or slippage.
- Broad Equipment Compatibility — Fits Genie and Terex light towers including the TML-4000 and RL4000 series, as well as Genie material lifts and winch-equipped units such as the Super-Straddle, Load Lifter, Genie Lift, and PLM series.
- Direct Replacement — Installs in the same position as the original handle with no modification to the winch assembly, getting your equipment back into service quickly.
- Operational Safety — A worn or damaged winch handle can compromise load control during raising and lowering operations. Replacing it with this handle restores positive, secure operator grip on the winch mechanism.
A winch handle is the manual operating lever used to crank the winch drum, allowing an operator to raise or lower a load — whether a lighting mast, a material platform, or a lift column — in a controlled manner. The handle transfers the operator's rotational effort into the winch mechanism, and its overall length directly affects the mechanical advantage available. When a handle is bent, cracked, or missing, the winch becomes difficult or unsafe to operate, potentially causing an uncontrolled load movement. Replacing it promptly with the correctly sized original-specification handle restores safe, predictable manual control of the winch.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16342GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Winch Handle, 11" O.A. Length |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| TML-4000 | TML-4000 |
| TML-4000N | TML-4000N |
| RL4000 | RL4000 |
| RL4 Vertical Mast | RL4 Vertical Mast |
| RL4 LED Vertical Mast | RL4 LED Vertical Mast |
| RL4 | RL4 |
| Super-Straddle | Super-Straddle |
| Load Lifter | Load Lifter |
| Genie Lift | Genie Lift |
| HANDY LIFT | HANDY LIFT |
| Genie Winches | Genie Winches |
| PLM | PLM |
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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