What to Consider Before Renting a Portable Generator
Industrial grade portable diesel generators are a great choice for backup power when working on a project off-grid or in response to power outages. The ability to move the generator from location to location and the capability of powering up equipment, appliances, or facilities is considered a huge advantage when compared to a stationary generator. Portable diesel generators are well known in many industries, especially those including the construction, mining, and oil/gas sectors due to their versatility to be used across many different applications. While there are many applicable uses for generators in this form factor, it just may not make sense financially for you to purchase one outright. In instances like these, a portable diesel generator rental may be the better option.
Before running to any generator dealer that provides portable rentals, it’s important to consider a few items before moving forward:
Size
One of the most important factors to consider is the correct generator size for the job. If you rent a generator that is too small, it may not be able to power any equipment that you need to get the job done. If the generator is too large, then you could ultimately pay a higher cost for a larger rental without any intrinsic value. A sure sign of a reliable dealer is to make sure that they understand your needs, including what items need to be powered and what the main application will entail. The dealer should be able to listen to your needs and make recommendations based off of it.
Service
Portable generator rentals undergo a lot of strain and experience high usage. It’s important to work with a dealer that services and maintains their portable generator units regularly to ensure your rental won’t fail on you when you need it most. When working with a generator dealer, be sure to check and make sure to review any generator service clauses that may be in the rental contract. More often than not, dealers that specialize in generator rentals routinely inspect, service, and maintain their units at no cost to you, because rentals are their primary business. This means that you may not be charged for regular wear and tear of the generator that comes from usage since that is the dealer’s responsibility, but may only be paying for the rental itself and any setup or delivery fees associated with it.
Transportation
When it comes to a portable generator rental, be sure to work with a generator dealer that is capable of delivering, unloading, installing a generator for your site, and picking the generator up when the task is completed. Generator dealers who are able to handle these tasks cut out a lot of groundwork, bring down additional costs, and usually only charge a fair fee to include these items in the rental contract. This removes the need for you to rent a truck/work with a trucking company, figure out how to unload the generator, and figure out if you require an electrician to help set it up, and then figure out how to return the generator back to the dealer. When working with a generator dealer, be sure to go over these items, as they may be able to provide most, if not all these services to you to make the process as simple as possible.
Dependability
As mentioned earlier, reliable generator dealers routinely service and maintain their portable generator units to ensure the generator is mechanically sound and able to provide power. This is because most generator dealers that focus on rentals need to keep their portable generators operational in order to continue renting out the units, but be sure to review your rental contract and make sure that you will have a functional generator you can rely on throughout your rental contract. This includes, but is not limited to generator inspection, repair, or replacement should the need arise. A simple fact is that sometimes, however rare it may be, generators that have been regularly maintained can fail, so it’s important to ensure that you will have options for repair or replacement provided by the dealer to minimize any downtime that could prove detrimental. Be sure to review any and all associated costs that could be incurred in these situations and speak with the dealer to see what is included or what might be itemized as an expense.
Setup
When working with a generator dealer for a rental, it’s important to understand the setup and installation process. While portable generators themselves are great solutions due to the ability to be delivered to you and picked up when finished, they are not a simple plug & play solution. If you’re looking for a portable generator rental for your business or facility, it’s important to keep in mind that researching portable generator rentals should be conducted before you actually need it. As stated earlier, portable generators are not simply plug and play solutions. The building or facility must be properly setup beforehand to ensure that it can properly accept generator power. This is often done by a master electrician, but many dealers are able to send out their own team to handle the process for you. This is especially true in cases of emergencies. It’s important to go over the details with the generator dealer and ensure that any questions you may have will be answered.
Fuel
Portable diesel generators, as their namesake reflects, rely on fuel to run and provide backup power. Often times, it will fall on you to ensure that the generator has enough fuel to continue running, so it’s important to conduct research and speak to fuel delivery companies that are able to deliver diesel fuel to your location. If figuring out fuel supply and delivery isn’t something you want to handle, it’s possible to work with the dealer to check whether they provide fuel delivery services at a fair rate that can be included into your rental contract.
While there are a few other important items to consider when renting a portable diesel generator, a sound dealer can help you navigate through any and all requirements that a rental entails and make sure that you have a generator that meets your needs. Be sure to keep these items in mind and bring any other questions you may have to the dealer to ensure that you’re left feeling confident in your decisions.
If you’re looking to rental an industrial grade portable generator, please reach out to us at Woodstock Power Company!
610-658-3242 or sales@woodstockpower.com
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The Woodstock Power Company Experience
Woodstock Power Company specializes in buying and selling new, used, surplus, and rental generators. We work with companies all across the country, including top Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. We provide key details regarding each generator we have in stock within our inventory and our generators are all inspected, serviced, maintained, and load bank tested to ensure a smooth generator installation process.
If you are looking to work with us for your commercial generator needs, you can head on over to our inventory page to check out what we have in-stock or give us a call. We would be more than happy to speak with you and help meet your needs.
We have industry experts that focus on commercial generator sets, with in-depth industry knowledge to help you choose the right generator that fits your needs.
We are industry leaders in buying and selling used generators to fit the needs of many businesses, including commercial, industrial, medical, agricultural, and university. This includes facilities like hospitals, better living centers, nursing home, airports, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail centers, manufacturing, production, and more.
Our experts are ready to assist you from answering any questions you may have about power generator sets to helping you find the best selection in our inventory based on:
- Peak & Average Power Requirements
- Fuel Preference (Natural Gas or Diesel)
- Portability & Stationary Power
- Prime & Standby Generator Requirements
- Available Space & Exhaust Restrictions
We carry only the most top rated new, used, and surplus power generator sets for sale, providing you with a great value generator that will fit your budget.
Our generators have been thoroughly inspected, serviced, and verified, which ensures that you will be buying a quality generator that you can depend on. If a generator is not up to par with industry standards, we make all necessary repairs or modifications, and fully test every generator before we sell. This ensures a full turnkey generator that’s ready to fire up and go!
Due to our wide selection of generator sets, we’re confident that we can find the model that best suits your operational needs and budget.
We also buy used generators in good quality, if you have already upgraded and you’re looking to sell your older model.
Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns, or inquiries to learn more about the Woodstock Power Company experience and the quality level of products & services we provide.
Woodstock Power Company sells new, used, surplus, and rental generators. We work with companies all across the country, including top Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. We provide key details regarding each generator we have in stock within our inventory and our generators are all inspected, serviced, maintained, and load bank tested to ensure a smooth generator installation process.
If you are looking to work with us for your commercial generator needs, you can head on over to our inventory page to check out what we have in-stock and fill out our Contact Form. We would be more than happy to speak with you and help meet your needs.
Additionally, you can give us a call or send us an email:
610-658-3242