Generators for construction sites
Power for the site trailer, the tools and the pumps until the permanent service is energized. Towable diesel units from 20 kW up, delivered to the gate, with weekly and 4-week rates.
- Site trailers with HVAC
- Hand tools and welders
- Dewatering pumps
- Light towers and security
- Tower crane support gear
Most sites need less than they think
A trailer, tools and a pump rarely pull more than 20 to 36 kW. A diesel run at a light load for weeks "wet-stacks", and the yard bills the clean-out. Send us the list of what runs and we size it so the unit works at half to three-quarters load.
Four-week rates are where the savings are
A 4-week rental costs about three weeks of rent. If the service date is uncertain, start on the 4-week rate; ending early is cheaper than renewing week by week.
Fuel on site
A 56 kW unit on a full shift burns about 30 gallons a day. For runs longer than its tank, we add a fuel service or an external tank so nobody on the crew is hauling cans.
Sizes most often rented for this
| Size | Good for | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 kW 25 kVA | homes during an outage, site trailers and small events | from $300 | from $750 | from $1,700 |
| 56 kW 70 kVA | small commercial buildings, film basecamps and festival stages | from $475 | from $1,200 | from $3,000 |
| 100 kW 125 kVA | whole small businesses and large events | from $650 | from $1,700 | from $4,200 |
| 150 kW 190 kVA | mid-size commercial buildings and standby replacement | from $750 | from $2,200 | from $5,200 |
One shift (8 engine hours a day). Delivery, fuel, cables, damage waiver and tax are quoted with the rent, in one all-in number. What the price includes
Questions
Do I need a permit for a generator on a job site?
Usually not a separate one: the site's electrical permit and the contractor's temporary power plan cover it. Some cities limit noise near homes, so tell us the address and we bring a sound-attenuated unit.
Who connects it?
Your electrician. We deliver the generator and the cable set you ordered; the electrician lands the cables in your temporary panel. If you have no electrician, ask and we find one with the unit.
Can I keep it for months?
Yes. Long rentals bill on the 4-week rate, and the yard services the unit on site every 250 to 500 hours.
Get a quote
Tell us what has to run, where and for how long. We find a unit at a yard near you and text you back one all-in price: rent, delivery, fuel plan, cables.
- Not sure of the size? Pick "Not sure" — we work it out from your list
- A photo of the main panel or the equipment plates helps; we may text you for it
- No payment and no commitment until you say yes to the price
- We answer within 30 minutes, 7 am to 9 pm, every day