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Genie GTH-5519: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Genie GTH-5519 (12 ft 3 in × 5 ft 11 in × 6 ft 6 in (3.73 × 1.8 × 1.98 m), 10,400 lb (4,700 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
- Transport length
- 12 ft 3 in / 3.73 m
- Transport width
- 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m
- Transport height
- 6 ft 6 in / 1.98 m
- Weight
- 10,400 lb / 4,700 kg
Genie GTH-5519 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 12 ft 3 in / 3.73 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 6 ft 6 in / 1.98 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 10,400 lb / 4,700 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 7 ft 6 in / 2.29 m | |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 2 in / 0.36 m | |
| Machine type | Telehandler | |
| Configuration | Length without the forks. Maximum lift height 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m), capacity 5,500 lb (2,495 kg). | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Genie GTH-5519, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Genie GTH-5519 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Genie GTH-5519
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ft containerBest fit | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 in / 0.03 m over height). |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Where machines like the Genie GTH-5519 go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysImport duty 0–15%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Boom lifts by truck across the border or in containers to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; tyres, turntable and chassis pockets are washed before loading.
Quote to Australia
United Arab EmiratesTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Booms for construction and facilities work, in high cubes to Jebel Ali.
Quote to United Arab Emirates
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Genie GTH-5519 for export
- The boom is stowed and retracted, the turntable rotation lock pin set where fitted, and the platform controls covered.
- Batteries are disconnected and the machine is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
Genie GTH-5519 shipping questions
Does a Genie GTH-5519 fit in a shipping container?
The Genie GTH-5519 (12 ft 3 in × 5 ft 11 in × 6 ft 6 in (3.73 × 1.8 × 1.98 m), 10,400 lb (4,700 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a Genie GTH-5519 weigh for shipping?
Genie lists the Genie GTH-5519 at 10,400 lb (4,700 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Genie GTH-5519?
12 ft 3 in × 5 ft 11 in × 6 ft 6 in (3.73 × 1.8 × 1.98 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Genie's published specifications for the Genie GTH-5519.
Can a Genie GTH-5519 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.