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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

Bobcat Portable Generator Newly-Rebranded Bobcat Equipment Now Available at Dealerships Across North America
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February 23, 2024
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United Rentals Adds HIPOWER EHR Solar Battery Generators to Fleet
January 2, 2024
Generators THE MAKINEX PORTABLE POWER BOX (PPB)
This Makinex Portable Power Box Offers 15KWH of Electric Storage
December 12, 2023
Generators
HIPOWER SYSTEMS Selects United Rentals for Sustainable Energy Partner Award
October 24, 2023
OEM Systems
Vanair Introduces Impressive PTO Shaft-Driven All-in-One Underdeck Power System
October 19, 2023
Generators
Winter Generator Maintenance: Keeping the Power Flowing When It Matters Most

Generators serve as lifelines on the jobsite and during power outages caused by snowstorms, ice and frigid temperatures. That’s why fo...

October 12, 2023
Generators
New Doosan Portable Power G70 and G100 Generators Feature Industry’s Best Low-Load Operating Range

Doosan Portable Power just introduced two new models to its generator lineup: the G70 and G100. Both generators have some of the best motor ...

September 29, 2023
Engines
HIMOINSA Celebrates the Production of Its 100,000th Yanmar-Powered Generator Set

HIMOINSA, an international leader dedicated to the design and manufacture of power technology solutions, commemorated the production of its ...

June 29, 2023
Generators
United Rentals Adds Low-Emissions Mobile Power Generators to Fleet

United Rentals Inc. recently introduced JuiceBox mobile power generators to its equipment rental fleet. The generators can be powered by saf...

April 24, 2023
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Renting the Right Generator Today Includes Considering Battery Energy Storage Systems

Generator rental is common on most any jobsite, although the reasons for seeking the power provided by this equipment vary. In some instance...

March 15, 2023
Compressors
Doosan Portable Power and Forklifts to Transition Under the Bobcat Brand

Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, just announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities ...

March 9, 2023
Generators
Kohler Helped Power Robert Swan to the South Pole this Week, Using a Generator Fueled by Hydrotreated...

Robert Swan, OBE (Order of the British Empire), arrived safely at Geographic South Pole on Jan. 10, 2023, successfully completing his 2023 U...

January 13, 2023
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