Genie GS-5390 RT Scissor Lift Financing

Finance a Genie GS-5390 RT scissor lift. 53-foot working height, 4WD rough-terrain diesel, 1,500-lb capacity. New or used, B/C credit, 1-2 week close.

Fifty-three feet of working height on a 4WD rough-terrain platform. The GS-5390 RT is Genie's tall RT scissor, built for exterior commercial construction where the deck height of a slab electric will not get the crew to the third or fourth floor on unprepared ground. Platform capacity is 1,500 pounds, deck width is 90 inches, and the Tier 4 Final diesel keeps the machine permit-legal on regulated sites. If you are working a steel structure, a tilt-up commercial project, or a large industrial build where the ground is active and the height requirement is real, this is the unit the job calls for.

We fund GS-5390 RTs new and used from $50,000. Application-only to approximately $400,000, three months of bank statements, decision in 24 to 48 hours, and Completed files usually close after seller documents arrive. B and C credit comes to the table. One page starts the process.

What Makes the GS-5390 RT a Different Machine

The jump from the GS-4390 RT to the GS-5390 RT is ten feet of working height. That sounds straightforward, but it changes which jobs the machine can handle. At 43 feet of working height, the GS-4390 covers three-story commercial framing and most eave heights on one-story industrial. At 53 feet, the GS-5390 reaches the steel of a four-story structure, the parapet of a tall warehouse, and the underside of a mezzanine deck in a high-bay facility.

The 90-inch deck is the same as the GS-4390's, and so is the 1,500-pound capacity. The machine is heavier, coming in close to 16,000 pounds, so transport and ground-bearing pressure need to be factored when the site has soft soils or weight-sensitive surfaces. The active oscillating axle system keeps all four tires grounded across uneven terrain, and the 4WD drive allows controlled travel on grades up to 45 percent. Non-marking foam-filled tires are standard, useful for sites transitioning between dirt and paved aprons.

The Tier 4 Final Deutz diesel is the same engine family used across Genie's RT scissor line. It is a quiet unit by diesel standards, which matters on mixed-use sites where occupied spaces are nearby. Genie's ANSI A92.20 compliance and the machine's stability system make it acceptable on commercial permits where an inspector requires documentation of equipment compliance.

Where This Machine Fits in the Market

The 50-foot RT scissor class is a meaningful segment in the rental fleet market. Contractors working above four stories or in high-bay industrial generally move to boom lifts for working height, because a boom gives both height and horizontal reach that a scissor cannot match. But for jobs where the work is directly overhead and the requirement is height without outreach, an RT scissor at 53 feet is more stable, carries more platform load, and costs less per day in rental than a comparable boom. That is why rental companies keep GS-5390 RTs and their Skyjack counterparts in fleet, and why contractors buy them when annual utilization supports ownership economics.

General contractors on mid-rise commercial builds often justify a GS-5390 RT purchase when the project schedule runs eight months or longer and the rental cost over that period approaches or exceeds purchase price. At $80,000 to $120,000 new and $45,000 to $70,000 used, the ownership math works faster than many operators expect.

Steel erectors find the 53-foot height class covers the column and deck installation range on mid-rise steel structures without requiring a crane lift for personnel access. The 1,500-pound capacity means a two-worker crew with tools and fasteners can operate without stripping the platform to minimum load.

What the Underwriting Looks At

For a GS-5390 RT deal, the primary inputs are current operating bank statements, the equipment details (VIN or serial, year, hours, seller), and a completed one-page application. For amounts under approximately $400,000, we do not require tax returns or audited financials. The bank statements tell us what we need to know about cash flow; the collateral value of a GS-5390 RT in good condition provides the lender's security.

B and C credit is underwritten rather than declined. A score below 650 does not disqualify a deal; it changes the structure. Some lower-credit deals require a larger down payment, a shorter term, or additional collateral. Others fund at standard terms when the cash flow in the statements is strong. We work through the credit picture before declining, not the other way around.

Time in business matters. Operators with two or more years of history have a wider range of lenders available. Newer businesses, particularly those in their first 18 months, may have fewer options at standard terms but often have a workable path through startup and new-business financing structures designed for their situation. If the business is new, the strongest applications combine good personal credit with a down payment and a clear use case for the equipment.

New or Used GS-5390 RT

A new GS-5390 RT lists costing on the order of $90k to $130k at most dealers, though pricing varies by options and region. Well-maintained used units, particularly rental-return machines with clean service documentation, run from $45,000 to $70,000. Used equipment financing on a rental-return GS-5390 RT is a standard transaction; lenders are familiar with Genie's RT line and comfortable with the collateral.

For buyers at auction, auction and private-party financing works the same way as dealer financing. We handle the title work and lien process regardless of where the machine comes from. Auction purchases add a day or two to the timeline versus a dealer transaction, but the deal structure is otherwise identical.

Whether new or used, the deal terms depend on the machine's value, your cash flow, and the loan-to-value ratio that makes the deal work for the lender. We match term length to how long you plan to run the machine, which keeps the payment aligned with the equipment's useful life rather than forcing a mismatch between depreciation and payment schedule.

Related Models and Buying Comparisons

The GS-5390 RT is the tallest scissor in Genie's RT line. If the height requirement is closer to 43 feet than 53, the Genie GS-4390 RT is the lighter, less expensive alternative that still covers most exterior commercial applications. For buyers comparing brands, the Skyjack SJ9250 RT is a competitor in the tall RT scissor class worth comparing on spec, price, and dealer support. Both machines have strong rental histories and comparable residual values.

If the application eventually moves indoors on a finished slab or into a facility where diesel is not appropriate, Genie's full scissor lift line includes slab electric models that cover height requirements from 19 to 46 feet, fundable through the same process.

Get the GS-5390 RT Funded

New, used, auction, or private party, send us the unit and three months of statements. Most completed files close after seller documents are ready. One page to start.

Questions operators ask

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The GS-5390 RT I found is on a government auction site. Can you finance an auction purchase from a government fleet sale?

Yes. Government fleet auctions are a common source for RT scissors and we fund those purchases the same way we fund any auction deal. The title transfer process from a government seller is slightly different, but it is well-trodden ground for equipment lenders. Let us know the auction details and we will walk through the timeline.

I need both a GS-5390 RT and a slab electric scissor for a project. Can I finance both in one deal?

Yes. Multi-unit deals on different model types are handled as a single package when the total amount exceeds $50,000. One application, one credit decision, one close. Mixing RT and slab-electric units in the same deal is straightforward.

Does the 16,000-pound weight of the GS-5390 RT affect whether I can use a standard equipment loan versus a lease?

Weight does not affect the financing structure. Equipment loans and leases are available for this machine at its weight class. The structure you choose (loan versus lease) depends on your tax and accounting goals, not on the machine's weight.

Can I refinance a GS-5390 RT to pull out cash without selling it?

Yes, through a cash-out refinance or sale-leaseback. If you own the machine outright or have equity above the current payoff, we can structure a refinance that returns cash to your business while keeping the machine in your fleet and in service.

The machine I want has 2,400 hours on it. Is that too many hours for a lender to accept?

2,400 hours is at the higher end of what most lenders want to see on a rough-terrain scissor, but it is not automatically a disqualifier. A documented service history, evidence of proper maintenance, and a recent inspection report go a long way toward making a high-hour machine financeable. The deal may require a lower LTV or a larger down payment, but it is worth submitting.