Light Towers & Generators
From commercial construction to industrial operations and public projects, the United Rentals team of specialized engineers and technicians provides personalized lighting and power solutions, along with 24/7 response.
With more than 900 MW of power in North America, we’ve got you covered. Our full fleet of portable generators and diesel generators, ranging from 20 ekW to 2,000 ekW, fit any size of temporary power need. Designed for turnkey easy installation, these units provide power for jobsites, businesses and municipalities. We have power solutions to meet a planned shutdown, backup power during an outage or peak load, or help to keep operations up and running after a natural disaster strikes.
Additionally, ourtowable light towers and portable work lights solve challenges such as lighting a construction jobsite at night, lighting during a planned shutdown or event, or for emergency response crews working around the clock after a natural disaster.
FAQs
How do I determine what size portable generator I need?
- To choose the right size portable generator for your jobsite, you’ll need to consider the total wattage required. To do so, add up the total running wattage of all the power tools or equipment you plan to operate from the generator at the same time. Read on to learn more Tips for Choosing a Portable Generator.
What is explosion-proof lighting?
Explosion-proof lighting refers to lighting fixtures that are able to contain sparks that could ignite flammable gases in the atmosphere. United Rentals has a selection of explosion-proof lighting options, portable work lights and towable light towers to service your jobsite.
60kW Diesel Generator
- Large diesel fuel tank
- Quiet operation
- 25-125 kVA
- Manufacturers include Wacker Neuson, Generac and other popular brands
- Uses: Ideal for remote site power or emergency backup with sound attenuation available; towable for easy transportation
Generator 10.0-11.9 kW
Generator 15.0-17.9 Kw Tier 4
Generator 8.0-8.4 kW
Generator, 30-39 kVA
Generator, 45-49 kVA, Tier 4
Portable Light, 1000W with Pedestal
- 1000W fixtures
- Unit weighs 42 lbs.
- Fixture guards and anti-tip ring for added safety
Towable Light Tower & Water Tank Trailer Combo
- Light tower plus water tank in one unit
- Tower rotates 360°
- Each unit can light up to 7 acres
- Designed for easy leveling
1,000-1,600W Balloon Light Stand with Cart
- Produce bright light without harsh glare or shadows
- Extendable stand up to 13'
- Mounted to cart for transport
- Emission-free electric operation
- Add this industrial light stand to your cart now
1,000kW Diesel Generator
- Unit dimensions 359" x 96" x 162"
- Large 1,600-gallon diesel fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Mounted to highway legal trailer
- Runtime up to 23.2 hours on one tank of fuel
1,000W Balloon Light Stand
- Produce bright light without harsh glare or shadows
- Extendable stand up to 13'
- Self-inflating balloon
- Emission-free electric operation
- Add this industrial light stand to your cart now
1,000W Portable Light Stand, Halogen
- 1,000 total watts
- 2 500-watt halogen light fixtures
- Sturdy light stand
- Bulbs in a durable enclosure
- Add this light stand to your cart now
1,000W Portable Light Stand, Metal Halide
- 120V electric powered
- Unit weight 103 lbs.
- Easy light adjustments
- Can be broken down to fit into the trunk of a car
- Add this light stand to your cart now
1,000W Portable Light Stand, Quartz
- 1,000 total watts
- 2 500-watt quartz light fixtures
- Sturdy light stand
- Bulbs in a durable enclosure
- Add this light stand to your cart now
1,500kW Industrial Mobile Generator
- Unit dimensions 576" x 96" x 162"
- Large 1,250-gallon diesel fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Mounted to highway legal trailers
- Runtime up to 13.6 hours on one tank of fuel
1,500W Portable Light Stand, Metal Halide
- 4 heavy-duty metal halide lights
- Sturdy light stand
- Caster wheels for increased portability
- 6,000 watts total
- Add this light tower to your cart now
1,600kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large diesel fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Voltage regulator controls voltage to within 1%
- Emergency stop switch included
- Mounted to a highway legal trailer
100kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Emergency stop switch included
- Voltage selector switch and multiple outlets
- Transported by skid trailer
125kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large 205-gallon diesel fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Unit dimensions 223" x 79" x 99"
- Runtime up to 37 hours on one tank of fuel
- Transported by skid trailer
15.2-23.2kW Towable Generator, Diesel Powered
- Mounted to a highway-legal towable trailer
- 19-29kVA actual power capacity
- Efficient diesel engine
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this towable generator to your cart now
15.2-23.2kW Towable Generator, Tier 4 Diesel Compliant
- Mounted to a highway-legal towable trailer
- 19-29kVA actual power capacity
- Tier 4 compliant diesel engine
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this towable generator to your cart now
150kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Emergency stop switch included
- Voltage selector switch and multiple outlets
- Transported by skid trailer
175kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large 350-gallon diesel fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Runtime up to 28.5 hours on one tank of fuel
- Unit dimensions 224" x 80" x 100"
- Mounted on a trailer
175W Light Wobble, 110V Metal Halide
- 175 total watts metal halide light fixtures
- 110V for standard outlet operation
- Shines light in 360 degrees diameter
- High-impact plastic case
- Add this light wobble to your cart now
192kW Diesel Generator
- Large fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Emergency stop switch included
- Voltage selector switch and multiple outlets
- Transported by trailer
2,000kW Industrial Mobile Generator
- Unit dimensions 576" x 96" x 162"
- 1,250-gallon diesel fuel tank for increased uptime
- 9.8 hours runtime at maximum load
- Mounted to highway legal trailer
2,000W Portable Light Stand, Metal Halide
- 2 1,000-watt light fixtures
- Height adjustable between 5' to 8'
- 25' power cord
- Unit weight 42 lbs.
- Add this light stand to your cart now
2,000W Portable Light Stand, Quartz
- 2,000 total watts
- 4 500-watt quartz light fixtures
- Sturdy light stand
- Bulbs in a durable enclosure
- Add this light stand to your cart now
2.0-2.4kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Electronic ignition
- Gasoline powered
- Runtime up to 5 hours
- Three engine speeds available
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
2.5-2.9kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Electronic ignition
- Gasoline powered
- Runtime up to 5 hours
- Three engine speeds available
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
200kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Emergency stop switch included
- Voltage selector switch and multiple outlets
- Transported by trailer
250kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Unit dimensions 234" x 93" x 104"
- Large 429-gallon diesel fuel tank for increased uptime
- 25.7 hours runtime at maximum load
- Mounted to trailer
3-Outlet Extension Cord with GFCI Protection Adapter
- Protect against ground circuit faults
- Provide power to up to 3 tools or devices
- Protection for indoor and outdoor jobsites or events
- Accessory to your tool or equipment rental
- Add this extension cord to your cart now
3.0-3.4kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Electronic ignition
- Gasoline powered
- Runtime up to 5 hours on one tank of fuel
- Ideal for powering up tools like compressors and grinders
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
3.5-3.9kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Electronic ignition
- Runtime up to 5 hours on one tank of fuel
- Gasoline powered
- Ideal for powering up tools like compressors and grinders
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
300kW Towable Diesel Generator
- Large fuel tank to maximize uptime
- Emergency stop switch included
- Voltage selector switch and multiple outlets
- Transported by trailer
300W Portable Light Stand, Explosion Proof
- 300 total watts
- 1-2 light fixtures depending on model
- Sturdy light stand
- Bulbs in a durable enclosure
- Add this light stand to your cart now
4.0-4.4kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Runtime up to 5 hours on one tank of fuel
- Mounted on a wheeled cart for increased portability
- Gasoline powered
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
40-47kW Towable Generator, Diesel Powered
- Mounted to a highway-legal towable trailer
- 50-59 kVA actual power capacity
- Efficient diesel engine with quiet operation
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this towable generator to your cart now
40-47kW Towable Generator, Tier 4 Compliant Diesel
- Mounted to a highway-legal towable trailer
- 50-59 kVA actual power capacity
- Tier 4 compliant diesel engine
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this towable generator to your cart now
400W Light Wobble, 110V Metal Halide
- 400 total watts metal halide light fixtures
- 110V for standard outlet operation
- Shines light in 360 degrees diameter
- High-impact plastic case
- Add this light wobble to your cart now
400W Portable Light Stand, Explosion Proof
- Durable casing for explosion proof bulbs
- Sturdy light stand
- 400 total watts
- Efficient cool white light
- Add this light stand to your cart now
400W Portable Work Light, Hazard Class 1 Div 2
- Designed to be used in Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations
- Sturdy light stand
- Extra long power cord
- 400 watts total
- Add this work light to your cart now
40W Fluorescent Light, 4 ft.
- 40 watt bulbs
- Ideal for general purpose lighting
- 4' wide
- Efficient cool white light
- Add this work light to your cart now
5.0-5.4kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Runtime up to 8 hours on one tank of fuel
- Mounted on a wheeled cart for increased portability
- Gasoline powered
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
5.0-6.5kW Portable Generator, Diesel Powered
- Idle control function to save fuel and reduce noise
- Provide power to electronics or tools
- Electronic ignition
- Runtime up to 32 hours on 50% load
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
5.5-5.9kW Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
- Runtime up to 5.8 hours on one tank of fuel on full load
- Gasoline powered
- Ideal for powering up tools like compressors and grinders
- Provide emergency or standby power
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
500kW Industrial Mobile Generator
- Unit dimensions 239" x 96" x 150"
- Large 855-gallon diesel fuel tank for increased uptime
- 25.2 hours runtime at maximum load
- Mounted to highway legal trailer
500W Portable Light Stand
- 500 total watts
- Sturdy light stand
- 500 total watts
- Bulbs in a durable enclosure
- Add this light stand to your cart now
55W Explosion-Proof Fluorescent Light, 4 ft.
- Reflectors included for redirection
- 55 watt bulbs
- 4' wide
- Efficient cool white light
- Add this work light to your cart now
6.0-6.4kW Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
- Runtime up to 8 hours on one tank of fuel on full load
- Gasoline powered
- Ideal for powering up tools like compressors and grinders
- Provide emergency or standby power
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
6.5-6.9kW Portable Generator, Gas Powered
- Runtime up to 6.9 hours on one tank of fuel
- Mounted on a wheeled cart for increased portability
- Gasoline powered
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
68-71kW Towable Generator, Diesel Powered
- Mounted to a highway-legal towable trailer
- 85-88.75kVA actual power capacity
- Efficient diesel engine
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this towable generator to your cart now
7.5-7.9kW Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
- Runtime up to 6.9 hours on one tank of fuel on full load
- Gasoline powered
- Ideal for powering up tools like compressors and grinders
- Provide emergency or standby power
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
70-84kVA Offshore Generator
- Easy to transport
- 56-67kW power capacity
- Diesel powered
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this offshore generator to your cart now
70W Magnetic Base Work Light, Metal Halide
- Feed through switch included
- Metal halide construction for industrial applications
- Secure to equipment with magnetic base
- Extra long power cord included
- Add this work light to your cart now
70W Portable Work Light, Explosion Proof
- 70 total watts
- Sturdy small light stand
- Bulbs in a tough enclosure
- Explosion proof durability
- Add this work light to your cart now
800W Portable Light Stand, Hazardous Location
- 800 total watts
- 2 400-watt light fixtures
- Sturdy light stand
- Bulbs in a durable enclosure
- Add this light stand to your cart now
88-89kW Towable Generator, Diesel Powered
- Mounted to a highway-legal towable trailer
- 111-123kVA actual power capacity
- Efficient diesel engine with quiet operation
- Power up tools, equipment or light towers
- Add this towable generator to your cart now
9.6-9.9kW Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
- Runtime up to 3.7 hours on one tank of fuel on full load
- Gasoline powered
- Ideal for powering up tools like compressors and grinders
- Durable frames
- Add this portable generator to your cart now
Balloon Light Diffuser
Caged Drop Light, 110V Electric Powered
- Durable construction
- Ideal for temporary indoor or outdoor work lighting
- Extra long power cord
- Cage and cord brightly colored
- Add this work light to your cart now
Caged Drop Light, Wet Location, 120V Electric Powered
- 50' electrical cord included
- Ideal for temporary indoor or outdoor work lighting
- Extra long power cord up to 100'
- Cage and cord brightly colored
- Add this work light to your cart now
Converter Transformer, 110V to 12V
- Step down input 110V to output 12V
- Small convenient size
- Ideal for portable equipment
- Indoor use only
- Add this converter transformer to your cart now
Drop Light, Explosion Proof, 110V Electric Powered
- Durable construction designed to not shatter
- Ideal for temporary indoor or outdoor work lighting
- Extra long power cord
- Plugs into a standard outlet
- Add this work light to your cart now
Explosion Proof LED Light, Magnetic Base
- Durable casing for explosion proof bulbs
- Secure to equipment with magnetic base
- Extra long power cord
- Wattage varies according to model
- Add this work light to your cart now
Flashlight Radar Light
Handheld Explosion-Proof LED Light, 12V Inline Transformer
- Step down transformer
- Durable glass dome and cage
- Long power cord length
- Efficient LED light
- Add this LED work light to your cart now
Handheld Explosion-Proof Light, Inline Transformer
- Step down transformer
- Durable glass dome and cage
- Long power cord length
- Portable and lightweight
- Add this work light to your cart now
Handheld Explosion-Proof Work Light, 12V
- Long power cord length
- Durable dome to protect bulb
- No inline transformer
- Portable and lightweight
- Add this work light to your cart now
Light Fluorescent 5000 Lumen 120v
Light Stand 1 X 150w Led Explosion Proof
Mini LED Flashlight, Clip
- Battery powered
- Ideal for working on electrical panels, plumbing or any other work in cramped areas
- Durable construction
- Clips onto belts or pockets
- Add this mini flashlight to your cart now
Outdoor Work Light String, 100 ft.
- Plastic cages included
- Bright yellow for visibility
- Ideal for industrial applications
- Up to 10 light bulb sockets
- Add this work light string to your cart now
Outdoor Work Light String, 12V Explosion Proof
- Bulb cases included
- Explosion proof durability
- Ideal for industrial applications
- Up to 5 light bulb sockets
- Add this work light string to your cart now
Outdoor Work Light String, 5-Head, Explosion Proof
- 120V electric powered
- Up to 5 hand lamps with drop cord
- Up to 100' power cord
- Explosion proof durability
- Add this work light string to your cart now
Outdoor Work Light String, 50 ft.
- Plastic cages included
- Bright yellow for visibility
- Ideal for industrial applications
- Up to 5 light bulb sockets
- Add this work light string to your cart now
Outdoor Work Light String, 70W LED Explosion Proof
- 70 total watts
- Up to 6 hand lamps with drop cord
- Energy efficient bright LED light
- Explosion proof durability
- Add this work light string to your cart now
Outdoor Work Light String, Heavy Duty, 50 ft.
- Heavy duty cages included
- Bright yellow power cord for visibility
- Ideal for industrial applications
- Up to 5 light bulb sockets
- Add this work light string to your cart now
Small Towable Light Tower with 6kW Generator, 4,200W, Vertical Mast, Diesel
- Four 1,050W halide fixtures on extendable vertical mast up to 23'
- Fuel-efficient diesel generator
- 359-degree rotational mast for total illumination on-site
- 120V and 140V convenient outlets for small equipment, hand tools and electronics
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower with 16-20kW Generator, Diesel
- Light tower and generator in one unit
- Tower rotates 360 degrees
- Each unit can light up to 7 acres
- Fuel-efficient diesel generator
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower with 16-20kW Generator, Vertical Mast, Diesel
- Halide fixtures on extendable vertical mast
- Fuel-efficient diesel generator
- 359-degree rotational mast for total illumination on-site
- 120V and 140V convenient outlets for small equipment, hand tools and electronics
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower with 6kW Generator, 4,200W, Diesel
- Four 1,050W halide fixtures
- Fuel-efficient diesel generator
- No warming up or cooling down period
- Convenient power for small equipment, hand tools and electronics
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower with 6kW Generator, 4,200W, Vertical Mast, Diesel
- Four 1,050W halide fixtures on extendable vertical mast up to 25'
- Fuel-efficient diesel generator
- 359-degree rotational mast for total illumination on-site
- 120V and 140V convenient outlets for small equipment, hand tools and electronics
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower with 8-15kW Generator, 4,200W, Vertical Mast, Diesel
- Four 1,050W halide fixtures on extendable vertical mast up to 25'
- 359-degree ground rotational mast for total illumination on-site
- 120V and 140V convenient outlets for small equipment, hand tools and electronics
- Stable 4-point stance can withstand up to 65 mph winds
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower, Electric Powered
- Fume-free electric operation
- Tower rotates 360 degrees
- Each unit can light up to 7 acres
- Designed for easy leveling
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Towable Light Tower, Solar Powered
- Solar/LP or diesel fuel powered for continuous operation, rain or shine
- 360-degree vertical mast and fixture rotation for total illumination on-site
- Instant-on LED lights provide 48,000 total lumens
- Silent solar battery-powered operation reduces jobsite noise
- Add this towable light tower to your cart now
Work Light String, 8-Head, 12V Explosion Proof
- Bulb cages included
- Explosion proof durability
- Ideal for industrial applications
- Includes 8 heads+W761
- Uses: Ideal for work lighting in tunnels or construction sites
- Add this work light string to your cart now