That Genie Z-80/60 looked like a steal — until the real problems showed up. A customer called us excited after picking up a Genie Z-80/60 at a local auction.  They’d “scored a deal” for less than half of retail — the paint looked good, the boom moved, and the auction yard said it was “ready to work.” But within days of delivery, the excitement wore off. The lift wouldn’t stay level, alarms kept flashing, and it refused to drive more often than not. By the time we were finish

When the fault code says “sensor,” don’t grab a wrench — grab a meter. Modern Genie and JLG aerial lifts are packed with sensors that monitor everything from boom angle to platform load. But here’s the catch: just because a lift shows a sensor fault doesn’t mean the sensor itself is bad. In fact, more than half the time, the real issue is wiring, power, or calibration — not the sensor. At Xtreme Pro Services , we use OEM-level analyzers and advanced diagnostic equipment to

Everyone loves the idea of owning their own equipment… until reality sets in. It’s easy to justify buying a telehandler, rough-terrain forklift , or aerial lift when you’re busy and want your own equipment on site. The math looks simple: “Why rent for $2,000 a month when I can own it and pay nothing later?” And when a dealer says they’ve got a great deal on a new scissor lift or telehandler, it sounds like a no-brainer — until the real costs show up. What most people don’t f