COUNTERBALANCE VALVE 43169GT (Use w/Cylinder 30530) – Optimized Product Page Content

🔹 Product Overview
The Counterbalance Valve with part numbers 43169GT (often cross-referenced as 43169) is a crucial, safety-critical hydraulic component designed to be used in conjunction with a specific cylinder, most notably the Cylinder 30530.1 This valve is a load-holding device that is typically mounted directly onto the cylinder itself.2 Its primary function is to lock the cylinder’s position, preventing it from moving or collapsing under external load (like the weight of the boom and platform) or due to a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure (like a hose rupture).
This counterbalance valve is essential for the safe operation and load-holding integrity of the main lift or telescope functions on compatible Genie Telescopic Boom Lifts. The part number 43169GT is the necessary replacement for addressing dangerous issues such as boom drift, uncontrolled lowering, or jerky, unstable motion when operating the associated cylinder circuit. Proper installation of this valve is paramount for operator safety and machine compliance.
🔹 Key Features & Benefits
✅ Load-Holding Safety: Essential safety device that prevents cylinder creep, drift, or catastrophic collapse under load.
✅ Controlled Movement: Ensures smooth, controlled, and predictable movement when lowering or retracting the associated cylinder.
✅ Model Specific Pairing: Designed for optimal performance when used with Cylinder 30530 on specified Genie Lifts.
✅ Direct OEM Cross-Reference: High-quality aftermarket equivalent for Genie part numbers 43169GT and 43169.3
🔹 Technical Details
| Detail |
Specification |
| Part Number |
43169GT (Also known as 43169) |
| Condition |
100% new aftermarket replacement |
| Type |
Hydraulic Counterbalance / Overcenter Valve |
| Function |
Locks the cylinder rod’s position and provides controlled release when pressure is applied. |
| Intended Use |
Use with Cylinder Part # 30530 |
| Application Location |
Typically screws directly into the hydraulic port of the associated cylinder. |
| Warranty |
12 months against manufacturing defects |
🔹 Compatible Genie Models & Applications
The Counterbalance Valve 43169GT is a vital replacement part primarily used on boom lift models that utilize the Cylinder 30530:4
| Genie Equipment Series |
Specific Compatible Models (Examples) |
| S-Series (Telescopic Boom) |
S-60, S-40 (Used on either the lift or telescope cylinder, depending on the machine version/serial break). |
| Common Application |
Crucial component for the lift-holding circuit of the main boom cylinder or telescope cylinder, ensuring safe positioning at height. |
🔹 Why Choose RQ Parts?
Safety Assurance: Guarantees the necessary load-holding safety feature is fully functional, protecting personnel and equipment.
Restore Control: Eliminates boom drift and ensures smooth, controlled motion during lift or lower operations.
High Quality: Manufactured to resist internal leaks and ensure reliable valve operation under high pressure and load.5
Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solution for replacing complex, safety-critical hydraulic control components.