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Generators

Generator Guides, Product Overviews and Tech Trends for Jobsites and Rental Fleets

Looking for reliable temporary power? This hub pulls together Compact Equipment’s best coverage on generators — with a strong focus on towable diesel gen sets, plus handheld units and the fast-growing class of battery energy storage systems (BESS). We break down how to size, buy or rent the right machine, from 20 to 500+ kW, and explain must-know concepts like running vs starting watts, load factors, wet stacking, grounding and transfer gear. You’ll find model spotlights and comparison guides across leading brands, along with practical tips to keep units performing in extreme heat or cold. We cover technologies that matter on modern jobsites: telematics for remote monitoring, intelligent load management to maintain exhaust temps, cold-weather kits, noise packages for events and paralleling multiple generators for scalable power and redundancy. Our rental primers walk through fuel types (diesel, propane, gasoline), cable sizing, placement and daily inspections — so crews avoid downtime and unexpected costs.

We also report on emerging electric power options. From mobile BESS trailers that cut fuel burn and noise on urban sites to DC fast-charging add-ons for e-equipment, our stories track how battery systems pair with gen sets to lower emissions and extend runtime. Whether you’re powering a road crew, a disaster-response base camp or a festival, start here for straightforward how-tos, new product releases and maintenance checklists that keep the lights on — safely and efficiently. Some example of gen sets we cover include:

Bobcat Portable Generators | Generac Mobile Generators | Atlas Copco Portable Generators

Atlas Copco EPH 80 S5 Front hybrid generator system Atlas Copco’s Modular Hybrid Generators Target Lower Fuel Use and Smarter Jobsite Power
Keith Gribbins
October 1, 2025
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Generators Bobcat generator
How to Prepare Your Portable Generator and Light Tower in Case of Emergencies
October 1, 2025
Generators Bobcat generator
Portable Generators Provide Power When It Matters Most
September 18, 2025
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POWR2 Debuts POWRBANK Hybrid: A Trailered BESS and Diesel Generator Combo
July 11, 2025
Electric Equipment
POWR2: An Overview of this Battery Energy Storage Solutions Provider
March 10, 2025
Generators
Winter Power Outages? Safety Tips for Generator Usage

If your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)...

January 6, 2025
Engines
Hatz Expands Power Generation Lineup with New Mobile Diesel Generators for RV and Industrial Markets

Need more convenient and efficient power in 2025? Here’s a solution. Motorenfabrik Hatz and Hatz Americas Inc. recently introduced AC ...

January 6, 2025
Generators Honda generator
Honda Donates 40 Generators to Bolster Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Continuing its efforts to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene, Honda is donating 40 of its EU3200i portable generators to the Americ...

November 4, 2024
Generators Lollapalooza solar array
POWRBANKs Bring Clean Battery Energy to Lollapalooza’s Main Stage

POWR2, a global leader in mobile battery energy storage solutions, recently acknowledged the impact of the POWRBANK battery energy storage s...

June 25, 2024
Generators Bobcat Generator
Need Power? Experts Share Advice on Selecting the Right Generator

Towable diesel generators are among the most prevalent solutions for jobsite power. This is due in part to the range of available sizes &mda...

June 14, 2024
Electric Equipment Volvo PU130 Outdoor Hero Front
Portable Electric and Volvo CE Unveil PU130 Mobile Battery Energy Storage System with 48V DC Fast Charging

In a landmark collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry’s approach to off-grid electric equipment charging, Vol...

May 28, 2024
Generators Bobcat generator
Power Up: What to Know Before Renting a Portable Generator

Renting a portable generator for your jobsite can not only provide peace of mind, but it can also yield an increased return on investment sh...

April 4, 2024
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