When you're shopping in cranes hoists aerial lifts, the first fork in the road is often replacement part vs complete machine. The two options here sit in similar territory: one is a new aftermarket basket for JLG boom lifts, the other a used electric vertical mast lift from Genie.
Before you compare specs, decide whether you're maintaining an existing lift or equipping a job site from scratch. The JLG basket is a component; the Genie GR-20 is the machine. That distinction drives everything else.
Quick verdict
If you already own a JLG boom lift and need a replacement platform, the aftermarket basket for the JLG 600S is the clear choice. If you don't have a lift at all and want a complete electric vertical mast unit, the Genie GR-20 is the practical route.
Comparison
| Attribute | JLG replacement basket | Genie GR-20 mast lift |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 3,418.99 | USD 3,100.00 |
| Price position | ||
| Condition | New | Used |
| What it is | Replacement aerial work platform basket | Complete electric vertical mast lift |
| Fit / type | Fits JLG boom lifts such as 460SJ, 1350SJP, 1200SJP, 660SJ, 600S, 400S | Genie GR-20 vertical mast lift |
| Notable details | Side-entry platform, no mesh, 36x96 inches | 2017 model, 308 hours |
Where each product wins
The JLG replacement basket wins if your lift already exists and the platform is the problem. You're buying a new, aftermarket-compatible platform with a defined fit list that includes several popular JLG boom lifts.
The Genie GR-20 wins if you need the entire machine. Instead of a component, you get a 2017 electric vertical mast lift with 308 hours, and bidadoo includes a 100% Guarantee coverage.
Product notes
Aerial Work Platform Basket for JLG Boom Lift (3510822S)
This is a replacement platform basket, not a complete lift. It sells for $3,418.99 and is listed as new, with the aftermarket part number 3510822. It is a 36x96 inch platform with side entry and no mesh, and the fit list includes JLG boom lifts such as 460SJ, 1350SJP, 1200SJP, 660SJ, 600S, and 400S. The concrete reason to choose it: if you own one of those JLG models and need a new basket, this is a direct replacement part. The limitation to know before you buy: it's not a machine. You can't use this basket without a compatible boom lift to attach it to.
2017 Genie GR-20 Electric Vertical Mast Lift
This is the whole lift. The Genie GR-20 is listed at $3,100.00 as a 20' electric vertical mast lift from the 2017 model year, and the unit shows 308 hours. It comes through bidadoo with 100% Guarantee coverage. The concrete reason to choose it: you get a complete aerial work platform instead of a component, and the listed hours give you a sense of how much use it has seen. The limitation to keep in mind: it's a used unit, and a $197.00 administrative and handling fee applies.
Final choice by use case
- You already run a JLG boom lift (460SJ, 1350SJP, 1200SJP, 660SJ, 600S, or 400S) and the platform needs replacing: go with the replacement basket.
- You need a complete electric vertical mast lift and can buy used: go with the Genie GR-20.
Choosing between these two comes down to whether you need to fix an existing JLG boom lift or add a complete Genie mast lift to your operation.
