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Karmøy Lift Adds 180ft Genie SX-180 Telescopic Boom to Fleet

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Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie has expanded its access fleet with the addition of a 180ft Genie SX-180, enabling the company to support extreme-reach applications that previously required alternative access solutions.



Karmøy Lift 180ft Genie SX-180 Boom Lift


Norwegian rental company Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie has taken delivery of a 180ft Genie SX-180 telescopic boom lift, further strengthening its ability to support high-reach access requirements across industrial, energy, and large building projects.


The new boom lift was delivered to the company’s depot in Veavågen, south-west Norway.


Extreme Reach Performance


The Genie SX-180 is configured with:

  • A four-section telescopic boom

  • A three-metre rotating articulated jib


This configuration delivers:

  • Working height: almost 57 metres

  • Maximum outreach: up to 24.4 metres

  • Unrestricted platform capacity: 340kg


The machine is also driveable at full height, increasing productivity on large sites.


Safety and Control Features


The SX-180 is equipped with Genie’s Lift Guard Contact Alarm system, which provides audible and visual alerts if the platform comes into contact with overhead structures.

These features support safe operation during complex high-reach tasks, particularly in congested industrial environments.


Meeting Growing Demand for High-Reach Access


Knut Kristoffersen, managing director of Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie, said demand for extreme reach solutions continues to grow:

“We see increasing demand for extreme reach, particularly on projects involving industry, power infrastructure and large buildings. The Genie SX-180 allows us to take on assignments that previously required alternative access solutions.”


About Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie


Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie is a Norwegian rental company established in 2006, specialising in aerial work platforms and material handling equipment. Based in Veavågen in south-west Norway, the company supports customers across industrial, construction, infrastructure, and maintenance sectors.


Its fleet includes articulated and telescopic boom lifts, Rough Terrain and slab scissor lifts, forklifts, trailer lifts, and specialist high-reach access equipment. The company is known for its focus on modern equipment, safety, and responsive local service.



About Genie


Genie, a Terex brand, is a global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and material handling equipment, including telescopic and articulated boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers. Genie equipment is widely used in construction, industrial maintenance, and infrastructure projects worldwide.


The company is recognised for innovations in extreme-reach access, safety systems such as Lift Guard, and productivity-focused machine design.



Frequently Asked Questions


What machine has Karmøy Lift added to its fleet?

Karmøy Lift has taken delivery of a 180ft Genie SX-180 telescopic boom lift.


What is the working height of the Genie SX-180?

The SX-180 offers a working height of nearly 57 metres.


What is the platform capacity of the SX-180?

The platform has an unrestricted capacity of 340kg.


Where is Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie based?

The company is based in Veavågen, in south-west Norway.

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