Genie S-65 vs JLG 600S
The Genie S-65 is 809 lb (4%) heavier than the JLG 600S: 22,270 lb (10,102 kg) versus 21,461 lb (9,735 kg).
Genie S-65
Machine weight
22,270lb 10,102kg 10.1t
11.14 US tons, 10.1 metric tonnes
- Stowed L × W × H
- 30 ft 11 in × 8 ft 2 in × 8 ft 11 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
JLG 600S
Machine weight
21,461lb 9,735kg 9.73t
10.73 US tons, 9.73 metric tonnes
- Stowed L × W × H
- 28 ft 7 in × 8 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in
- Data source
- Authorized dealer listing
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Genie S-65 | JLG 600S |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 22,270 lb (10,102 kg) | 21,461 lb (9,735 kg) |
| Platform height | 65 ft (19.81 m) | 59 ft 8 in (18.19 m) |
| Working height | 71 ft (21.64 m) | – |
| Horizontal reach | 56 ft 2 in (17.12 m) | 50 ft 2 in (15.29 m) |
| Platform capacity | 500 lb | 600 lb |
| Platform size | 3 ft x 8 ft | 3 ft x 8 ft |
| Length | 30 ft 11 in (9.42 m) | 28 ft 7 in (8.71 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m) | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
| Power | diesel | dual fuel (Ford MSG425-DF, 84 hp) or diesel (Deutz TD2.9L4, 67 hp, Tier 4 Final) |
| Drive speed, stowed | 3 mph | 3.8 mph |
| Max ground bearing pressure | – | 78 psi (537.8 kPa) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Genie S-65 or the JLG 600S?
The Genie S-65 is 809 lb (4%) heavier than the JLG 600S: 22,270 lb (10,102 kg) versus 21,461 lb (9,735 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Genie S-65 is narrower: 8 ft 2 in versus 8 ft 2 in.