Used Runabouts for Sale

A runabout is a compact, battery-powered vertical mast lift that raises one or two workers straight up for indoor work. Genie sells its line under the Runabout name (GR-12, GR-15, GR-20 and the GR-26J with a jib), and the Skyjack SJ12 and SJ16 fill the same role. FleetNow lists more than 1,250 used runabouts, mostly Genie GR-20s, plus GR-12, GR-15, SJ12, SJ16 and GR-26J units.

• Narrow enough for standard doorways and tight aisles: 29.5 to 31.5 in wide on the GR and SJ models
• Light for their height (about 1,700 to 2,500 lb), so they work on floors where a scissor lift may be too heavy
• Zero inside turning radius on the Genie GR series
• Quiet electric drive and non-marking tires for occupied buildings
• Drive with the platform raised on level floors, so you can move along a row without lowering

Genie heights are indoor ratings from Genie’s current ANSI A92.20 sheet. Outdoor ratings are lower (the GR-20 is rated for 21 ft 6 in working height outdoors), and some older units are rated for indoor use only. GR-26J figures come from dealer spec sheets. Specs vary by model year and market, so check the decals and serial plate on the machine you buy. Listing counts as of November 2026.

A runabout is built for one worker (two on the Skyjack models) with tools, on a platform about 2 by 2.5 ft. A slab scissor lift carries two workers and more material on a deck about 2.5 by 6 ft with an extension, but it is heavier and needs more room to turn. Pick a runabout for one-person maintenance, stocking and narrow aisles. Pick a scissor lift for two-person work, longer runs of ceiling work and heavier loads. For a full comparison, see our vertical mast lift guide and 19 ft scissor lift guide.

• Up to about 17 to 18 ft working height: Genie GR-12 or Skyjack SJ12, the lightest models and the easiest to move between sites.
• Up to about 21 ft: Genie GR-15 or Skyjack SJ16.
• Up to about 26 ft: Genie GR-20. It is the most common used runabout on FleetNow, so it is the easiest model to compare and find near you. Its capacity is 350 lb, lower than the smaller models.
• Two people on the platform: Skyjack SJ12 or SJ16, which are rated for 2 occupants. The Genie GR models are rated for 1.
• Working over shelving or equipment: Genie GR-26J, whose jib reaches up and over obstacles. It weighs about 6,250 lb, so check your floor loading first.
• Mezzanines and upper floors: compare machine weight and occupied floor pressure with your floor rating before you buy.

• Check the serial plate and decals for model year, capacity, occupants and indoor or outdoor rating.
• Ask for the most recent annual inspection report and service records.
• Check the batteries and charger: battery age, corrosion, water levels, and whether the lift reaches full height on a full charge.
• Raise to full height and hold. Watch for jerky or uneven mast movement, drift or hydraulic leaks.
• Test the platform emergency stop, emergency lowering and the tilt alarm.
• Check the pothole protection deploys when the platform rises.
• Drive forward and back, test the steering and brakes, and confirm drive speed slows when raised.
• Check the solid non-marking tires for chunks and flat spots.
• Inspect the guardrails, gate, extension deck and lanyard anchor points.
• Confirm the operator’s manual is in the manual box.
• Compare hours and year against similar listings on FleetNow.
• Get an independent inspection with FleetNow Inspect.

• Warehouse stocking, picking and inventory counts
• Retail merchandising, signs and displays
• Lighting, ceiling tile and sprinkler work
• HVAC, electrical and data cabling in occupied buildings
• Facility maintenance in offices, schools and hospitals

• Genie Runabout GR-12, GR-15 and GR-20 guide
• Vertical mast lifts: models, specs and buying guide
• Scissor lift types
• Used Genie runabouts and used Skyjack runabouts
• All used scissor lifts
• Questions: contact FleetNow or call 1-216-973-5124
• Selling a runabout: list your equipment