Genie Launches GTH-1544 Pick-and-Carry Telehandler

Genie has introduced the GTH-1544, a new addition to its pick-and-carry telehandler lineup designed for high-capacity material handling on large construction and industrial jobsites. The model joins the GTH-1044 and GTH-1244, completing the company’s 44-foot telehandler family and expanding options for rental fleets and contractors focused on application-based equipment selection.

The GTH-1544 delivers a 15,000-pound lift capacity and a maximum lift height of 44 ft 7 in. It is designed for applications where moving heavy materials efficiently across the jobsite is prioritized over extended reach. Genie notes the machine is intended for pick-and-carry work, where stabilizers are not required, allowing operators to complete more lift cycles per shift and reduce setup time.

According to Genie, the machine is suited for industries including infrastructure, industrial maintenance, steel erection and energy applications such as oil and gas, where telehandlers are often used to transport materials between staging areas and work zones.

“For many jobsites, especially large footprint projects, productivity comes from how efficiently materials move — not just how high they can be placed,” said Kyle Holdridge, Genie global product director, Telehandlers. “Whether you are unloading and transporting materials to laydown yards, staging materials for installation or supporting jobsite cleanup, the GTH-1544 has the strongest lifting envelope in its class, along with an unrestricted drive envelope that keep loads moving.”

The pick-and-carry configuration is designed to support continuous movement across jobsites, enabling higher lift cycle counts compared with traditional pick-and-place telehandlers. Genie states this approach can help improve productivity in material-intensive operations.

The GTH-1544 also features a fleet-focused design with approximately 80% parts and service commonality with Genie’s GTH 10k and 12k models, intended to simplify maintenance and reduce downtime. The machine is equipped with a 120 hp engine paired with a powershift transmission, which Genie notes is optimized for longer-distance movement across large jobsites.

Additional design features include Dana axles, a ZF transmission, improved hose routing, foam-filled Enduro A/T tires and a redesigned gauge cluster intended to improve durability and serviceability in demanding environments.

Genie stated that the machine supports application-based fleet management by allowing rental companies to assign lower-capacity machines to pick-and-carry tasks while reserving higher-reach telehandlers for applications that require vertical placement at height.

“Across large jobsites, telehandlers often function as material shuttles, transporting loads from delivery zones to work areas,” Holdridge said. “By reducing setup time and enabling continuous movement, our new GTH-1544 helps operators complete more work over the course of a shift.”