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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

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December 27, 2022
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Innovative Iron Awards: Doosan Portable Power’s 20kVA to 50kVA Generators with Updated Alternators
December 16, 2022
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Doosan Portable Power Says Its 20kVA to 50kVA Generators Feature the Industry’s Best Motor Starting Power
October 27, 2022
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United Rentals Adds Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Power Generators to Fleet
October 18, 2022
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Power Up: Tips on How to Pick the Right Size Generator and Safely Use It
September 29, 2022
Generators
Generac Enters Portable Battery Market with GB1000 and GB2000 Units

Generac Power Systems Inc., a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, recently ann...

September 27, 2022
Generators
Felling Trailers Adds UN31 Tanks to Its Certifications

Felling Trailers Inc., a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers, recently received certification for its UN31 Tank design. Th...

August 11, 2022
Generators
OPEI Offers Tips for Safe Generator Use

Increasingly, consumers are turning to generators for power in emergency situations, because the world is unpredictable. Year-round weather ...

August 8, 2022
Generators
Enerpac Releases New Electric- and Diesel-Powered Hydraulic Power Packs for Portable Machine Tools

Enerpac recently announced the new PP-Series electric and diesel-powered power packs to supply hydraulic flow to Enerpac portable machine to...

July 26, 2022
Generators
Honda Launches All-New Generator for Summer 2022

Leading into the height of the 2022 summer vacation, recreational vehicle (RV) and outdoor recreation season, Honda Power Sports & Produ...

June 29, 2022
Generators
New Research Shows Growing Dependence on Generators

A new study from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) emphasizes the need to accelerate decarbonization with clean energy sou...

June 14, 2022
Generators Doosan Portable Power G70
Portable Power: Here Are Three Towable Generator Solutions for Contractors on the Move

Regardless of the need, towable diesel generators are among the most prevalent solutions for jobsite power. This is due in part to the range...

June 7, 2022
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