Genie gth 1244 telehandler forklift Specs (2025-2026)

The Genie gth 1244 telehandler forklift (2025-2026) combines low engine power at 74 hp (55.2 kW) with high weight at 28,881 lb (13.1 t). Another useful figure is capacity at full forward reach at 3,999 lb (1.81 t).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2025-2026

Weight: 28,881 lb (13.1 t)Engine power: 74 hp (55.2 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 3,999 lb (1.81 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 8,003 lb (3.63 t)
28,881 lb (13.1 t)Weight
74 hp (55.2 kW)Engine power
3,999 lb (1.81 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
8,003 lb (3.63 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
18 mph (29 km/h)Travel speed
8.5 ft (2.59 m)Transport width
8.43 ft (2.57 m)Transport height
44.6 ft (13.6 m)Lifting Height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

74 hp (55.2 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

High

28,881 lb (13.1 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Forward Reach

High

3,999 lb (1.81 t)
Low 661 lb (0.3 t)Typical 2,841 lb (1.29 t)High 11,993 lb (5.44 t)

Capacity at Full Forward Reach is well above the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Lift Height

Above average

8,003 lb (3.63 t)
Low 1,653 lb (0.75 t)Typical 6,698 lb (3.04 t)High 19,842 lb (9 t)

Capacity at Full Lift Height is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

18 mph (29 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 18.4 mph (29.6 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Low 4.63 ft (1.41 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.31 m)High 9.32 ft (2.84 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.2 ft (6.76 m)
Transport width8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport height8.43 ft (2.57 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Weight28,881 lb (13.1 t)
Nominal Load at COG11,993 lb (5.44 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height8,003 lb (3.63 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,999 lb (1.81 t)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Genie
Model gth 1244 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2025-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power74 hp (55.2 kW)
Travel speed18 mph (29 km/h)

Dimensions

Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,999 lb (1.81 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height8,003 lb (3.63 t)
Lifting Height44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.6 ft (9.33 m)
Transport height8.43 ft (2.57 m)
Transport length22.2 ft (6.76 m)
Transport width8.5 ft (2.59 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight28,881 lb (13.1 t)
Nominal Load at COG11,993 lb (5.44 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.95 US gal (3.6 L)
Engine manufacturerDeutz
Engine typeTD 3.6 L4
Number of cylinders4.0
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeHY

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres14×28 in

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesGTH
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo