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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

Chicago Pneumatic releases new line of generators at #CONEXPO
Chris Crowell
March 10, 2017
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Generators
Wow: Hipower Systems Generator Enclosures Achieve Wind Resistance Certification to 180 Miles per Hour
January 25, 2017
Generators
Briggs & Stratton Brings First Bluetooth Portable Generator to Market
January 19, 2017
Generators
Kubota Engine America Unveiling Expanded Offerings for the Power Generation Market
December 13, 2016
Generators
Honda Power Equipment Debuts All-New Open Frame Inverter Generators
December 7, 2016
Generators
MWE Acquires Westinghouse Portable Generators

Midwest Equipment (MWE) announces it has acquired Westpro Power Systems, a manufacturer of Westinghouse portable power products. Through the...

October 11, 2016
Generators
Caterpillar Enters Home and Outdoor Power Market with Small Gen Sets

Caterpillar is entering the home and outdoor power market with the introduction of portable generators — the Cat RP Series. The new ge...

October 4, 2016
Generators
Learn How to Customize a Mobile Generator

Add-On Options Improve Reliability and Performance in Challenging Conditions Mobile generators have evolved into robust machines with featur...

September 28, 2016
Generators
Generac Introduces Contractor-Grade Portable Products to Rental Partners

Generac Mobile Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of mobile light towers, generators, pumps and heaters, recently introduced its ...

April 20, 2016
Generators
Voltage Regulating Generators Change What’s Possible on the Jobsite

Small generators, notably inverter generators, reduce the size, weight and sound of a typical generator, while also producing stable and con...

April 15, 2016
Generators
Mobile Generator Makers Share Their Insights into the Industry

The market for mobile generators, especially the popular one-axle-trailer units that keep the lights on at festivals and run the tools at ru...

April 14, 2016
Features
Five Maintenance Tips for a Mobile Generator

A mobile generator is often the most important piece of equipment on a jobsite — after all it’s what keeps the jobsite running. ...

April 4, 2016
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