Making the Most of Generator Rental Services

Get the most out of your generator rentals by choosing the right model for your needs
By Leah Kuriluk There are several important factors to consider when renting generators, including the type of generator you need, any special features you'd like and whether the generator needs to be portable. Making the most of generator rental services is easy when you consider all the options available. Features like noise-reduction, parallel operation and portability make it simple to select the best model for the job.
 

When choosing a rental generator, always ask about fuel type and costs, maintenance and service provisions, unit transportation and kilowatt power. This information may be important if you need to buy more fuel or your unit stops working. In addition, the kilowatt power of a rental company's units can help you determine which model is best. Before you make plans to rent generators, consider the following:

1. Always know the approximate number of kilowatts you will need for your application. This can help you pick a model and determine the type of generator needed.

2. If you need a generator to power a large application, or require a specific type of generator, consider calling an industrial rental supplier.

3. Some rental services charge extra for transportation costs. Ask if they charge for delivery and pickup.

Rent a generator that's trailer-mounted for quick and easy setup

Renting a generator mounted on a trailer can be a smart move if you plan to use the generator in multiple locations or plan to move the generator. Trailer-mounted generators are easy to set up and can be quickly packed up and driven to another location, making them an economical way to use the same model for multiple purposes. This type of generator model is available from most industrial generator rental services in addition to their normal industrial units.
Try: Rent a generator from AmeriTemp, or read tips and information about portable generator rental and use from Powerful Portable Generators.

Use parallel generator rentals for large or sustained power generation

While even industrial jobs can usually be accomplished by one generator, sometimes you need more power. Parallel generators can be connected to run in conjunction with each other, providing large, continuous amounts of power. This works well for power-intensive applications, such as certain construction jobs, large machinery or portable computer and communications applications. Not all generators can be run in parallel, so make sure your rent generator can be expanded to include hookups to multiple generators.
Try: Rent a series of parallel generators from Sun Belt Rentals, or Aggreko.

Select a quiet generator rental for noise sensitive projects

Quiet-run generators are available in both industrial and residential power models. This type of model is optimized to run quietly and efficiently, eliminating the noise that comes with standard models. Noise-dampening rental generators can be essential for on-location filming and other noise-sensitive applications. Not all quiet-run generators for rent provide the same level of noise reduction, so be sure to ask generator rental services how loud the model you plan to rent is.
Try: Rent a quiet-run model from Cummins Power Generation, or learn more about standard generators and quiet generators at FindGenerators.net.

• Generator rentals can be obtained for hours, days, weeks, months or even years. If you plan to rent a generator for an extended time period, consider shopping around to see if any rental service offers a discount for long use. This can save you money and hassle.