The main reason most people consider buying or hiring a generator is to provide emergency power in the case of a blackout. However, they're a great option for more than just powering your tools and machinery in an emergency. They're also a perfect option when working in remote locations or on job sites where getting standard power to the working area would be difficult or a safety hazard.
In these cases, portable generator hire can solve your power solution without forcing you to buy a generator or new power solution just to complete a single project. Your local hire company can go over your requirements and find models that will be able to power every tool or machine you'll need on site.
Of course, the make, model and size of portable generator you hire will vary a lot depending on the size and number of tools or machines you need to power. For a small job, or simply to power a few tools for a couple of days, a small, 5-10kVA portable generator will probably be enough.
Generally either small enough to carry, or attached to a frame with wheels, these small generators can easily fit into the back of a car or ute. However, if you need to power an entire worksite or building you'll want to look into the larger, more powerful models.
Portable generators ranging from 10-150kVA will often come standard, or built onto a trailer. Allowing you to easily move it around your work site or to and from locations with a ute or any vehicle with a towbar.
Finally, the largest models out on the market are generally less portable than their smaller counterparts, and require a fixed location to operate. These generators will usually handle powering an entire worksite, including lights, appliances, power tools and machinery all at once.
Due to the nature of portable generator hire, you'll find a great variety in hire lengths available from your local hire company. Generally starting from around 1 day, most companies will offer daily, weekly and monthly hire options for you to choose from.
Not sure where to begin? Simply contact your chosen hire company to discuss their portable generator hire options. They can walk you through their available models and which ones might be the right option for your needs.
