Counterbalance Valve 62506GT / 62506 – Optimized Product Page Content

🔹 Product Overview
The Counterbalance Valve with Genie part numbers 62506GT and 62506 is a crucial, safety-rated hydraulic component used extensively on the major lift and extension cylinders of various Genie Boom Lifts (S and Z Series).1 Its primary function is two-fold and essential for safety: 1) it acts as a load-holding valve to lock the hydraulic cylinder in place, preventing drift or collapse; and 2) it acts as a brake to smoothly control the speed of the lowering or retracting load driven by gravity (an overhauling load). It ensures the boom or platform descends only at a safe, controlled rate.
This component is indispensable for the safe and predictable operation of the machine’s primary movements. The part number 62506GT is the necessary replacement for addressing dangerous issues such as uncontrolled boom descent, cylinder drift (creep), or jerky, unstable lowering movements under load.
🔹 Key Features & Benefits
✅ Load Holding Safety: Locks the hydraulic cylinder in position, eliminating drift and unintended movement.2
✅ Smooth Motion Control: Provides precise, controlled speed when lowering or retracting loads driven by gravity.
✅ Broad Boom Fitment: Essential safety component for popular Genie Articulating (Z) and Telescopic (S) boom lifts.3
✅ Direct OEM Cross-Reference: High-quality aftermarket equivalent for Genie part numbers 62506GT and 62506.4
🔹 Technical Details
| Detail |
Specification |
| Part Number |
62506GT (Also known as 62506) |
| Condition |
100% new aftermarket replacement |
| Type |
Hydraulic Counterbalance Valve (Pilot-Operated Cartridge Style) |
| Function |
Locks fluid flow until piloted open; controls speed of overhauling loads. |
| Intended Use |
Critical load-holding and smooth speed control for lift and boom cylinders. |
| Application Location |
Screws directly into the cylinder port or a dedicated manifold block. |
| Warranty |
12 months against manufacturing defects |
🔹 Compatible Genie Models & Applications
The Counterbalance Valve 62506GT is a critical safety component compatible with the following Genie Boom Lifts.5 Model compatibility should always be verified using the full machine serial number:
| Genie Equipment Series |
Specific Compatible Models (Examples) |
| Telescopic Boom Lifts |
S-40, S-45, S-60, S-65, S-80, S-85 |
| Articulating Boom Lifts |
Z-34/22N (Narrow Electric) |
| Common Application |
Essential for the controlled and safe lowering/retraction of major boom sections and cylinders supporting the platform and load. |
🔹 Why Choose RQ Parts?
Safety Assurance: Guarantees the necessary load-holding and smooth descent control are fully restored, ensuring operator safety.
Prevent Drift: Eliminates boom cylinder drift and ensures movement only occurs when intentionally piloted.
High Quality: Manufactured to ensure reliable sealing and precise speed modulation under the high loads of boom lift operations.
Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solution for replacing complex, safety-critical hydraulic control components.