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Portable Light Towers for Rent

United Rentals carries a comprehensive selection of portable light towers for rent, perfect for your next construction or infrastructure project. Get these exclusive online rates by renting through our website or app.

For our full list of portable light towers for rent, view the items below. For more information about portable light towers, visit our resource section.

White and black GENERAC Towable Light Tower with 6kW Generator, 4,200W, 30 ft. Vertical Mast, Diesel Powered
Cat Class Code
320-4000

4,000-5,000W Towable Metal Halide Light Tower, 6-8kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 1,000-1,250 watt metal halide light bulbs, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 6-8kW generator, depending on model
  • 24-30 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • 2-3 receptacles to plug in additional tools or equipment, depending on model
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
Orange Generac Towable Light Tower with 6kW Generator
Cat Class Code
320-4001

4,000-4,400W Towable Metal Halide Light Tower, 6kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 1,000-1,100 watt metal halide light bulbs, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 6kW generator
  • 23-25 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • One 120V receptacle and one 240V receptacle to plug in additional tools or equipment
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
White, orange and black GENERAC Light Tower Towable (flagger Dot Spec)
Cat Class Code
320-4002

1,200-1,400W Towable LED Light Tower, 3-5kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 320-350 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 3-5kW generator, depending on model
  • 23 ft. vertical mast
  • One 120V receptacle to plug in additional tools or equipment
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
White, orange and black GENERAC Light Tower Vertical Mast Extended Run
Cat Class Code
320-4003

1,100-1,200W Towable LED Light Tower, 6kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 290-320 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 6kW generator
  • 23 ft. vertical mast
  • One 120V receptacle and one 240V receptacle to plug in additional tools or equipment
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
White and silver WANCO LIGHT TOWER, HYBRID SOLAR/IC
Cat Class Code
320-4006

560-800W Towable LED Light Tower, 1,400-1,600W Hybrid Solar

  • Four 140-200 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Solar power of 1,400-1,600 watts, depending on model, with backup battery power that's charged by a Tier 4 Final diesel generator
  • 23-24 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • 21,000-26,000 square feet of light coverage, depending on model
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
White Generac diesel powered towable light tower with generator
Cat Class Code
320-4009

4,000-4,400W Towable Metal Halide Light Tower, 8kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 1,000-1,100 watt metal halide light bulbs, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with an 8kW generator
  • 25 ft. vertical mast
  • Two 120V receptacles and one 240V receptacle to plug in additional tools or equipment
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
White and black Generac diesel powered Towable Light Tower with a Generator and Vertical Mast
Cat Class Code
320-4011

1,200W LED or 4,000-4,400W Metal Halide Towable Light Tower, 20-21kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 300-watt LED fixtures or 1,000-1,100 watt metal halide light bulbs, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 20-21kW generator, depending on model
  • 23-30 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • Two 120V receptacles and four 240V receptacles to plug in additional tools or equipment
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
White and black GENERAC LIGHT TOWER,15-20KW LED VERT MAST
Cat Class Code
320-4013

1,200-1,900W Towable LED Light Tower, 15-20kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four or six 320-watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 15-20kW generator, depending on model
  • 23-26 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • Two 120V receptacles and three or four 240V receptacles to plug in additional tools or equipment, depending on model
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
White, silver and black GENERAC LIGHT TOWER SKID MOUNTED
Cat Class Code
320-4030

950-1,200W Skid-Mounted LED Light Tower, AC Power

  • Four 240-320 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Plug-in AC powered
  • 32 ft. vertical mast
  • One 120V or one 220-240V outlet receptacle, depending on model
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating indoor or outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
Wanco solar powered towable LED tower
Cat Class Code
320-4050

1,400W Towable LED Light Tower, 700W Solar

  • Four 350-watt LED fixtures
  • Generates 700 watts of solar power
  • 21 ft. vertical mast
  • Solar-powered batteries run up to 30 hours per charge
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
White and silver WANCO LIGHT TOWER, 1-2KW LED SOLAR
Cat Class Code
320-4051

600-800W Towable LED Light Tower, 1,400-1,600W Solar

  • Four 160-200 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Generates 1,400-1,600 watts of solar power, depending on model
  • 23-24 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • Solar-powered batteries run up to 35-40 hours per charge, depending on model
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
Yellow and black Allmand electric Towable Light Tower
Cat Class Code
320-4055

1,000-1,400W Towable LED Light Tower, AC Power

  • Four 250-350 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Plug-in AC powered
  • 23 ft. vertical mast
  • Two models can be daisy-chained together and powered by a single power source
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
Cat Class Code
320-4056

750W Towable LED Light Tower, Battery Power

  • Four 190-watt LED fixtures
  • Powered by batteries that are charged with AC power
  • 23 ft. vertical mast
  • Runs up to 21 hours when fully charged
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating indoor or outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
White and silver and black GENERAC Portable LED Light Tower, Electric Powered
Cat Class Code
320-4060

600-1,200W Pusharound LED Light Tower, AC Power

  • Four 160-320 watt LED fixtures, depending on model
  • Plug-in AC powered
  • 16-22 ft. vertical mast, depending on model
  • 15,000-32,000 square feet of light coverage, depending on model
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating indoor or outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
Red and black Milwaukee towable light tower
Cat Class Code
320-4061

1,200W Pusharound LED Light Tower, Battery Power

  • Four 300-watt LED fixtures
  • Powered by batteries that are charged with AC power
  • 10 ft. vertical mast
  • Runs up to 10 hours when fully charged
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating indoor or outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites with zero emissions
White Generac portable light tower
Cat Class Code
320-4350

1,200W Skid-Mounted LED Light Tower, 2-4kW Tier 4 Final Diesel

  • Four 320-watt LED fixtures
  • Powered by a Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 2-4kW generator
  • 27 ft. vertical mast
  • One 250/125V receptacle and two 125V receptacles to plug in additional tools or equipment
  • Uses: Ideal for illuminating outdoor construction, infrastructure or disaster relief jobsites
Resources

FAQs About Portable Light Towers

United Rentals offers a wide variety of portable light towers for rent that are ideal for projects in construction, infrastructure, disaster relief or entertainment industries. The majority of our light tower rentals feature four LED light bulbs powered by 145 to 350 watts or metal halide bulbs powered by 1,000 to 1,250 watts. They also emit up to 542,000 lumens, and our largest units can illuminate an area up to 53,000 square feet. We offer diesel, corded, battery-powered and solar models to meet your project’s specific power source needs. Easily maneuver these versatile light towers around your jobsite with our towable, skid-mounted or push-around options. These construction light tower rentals also feature vertical masts that can be adjusted up to 32 feet tall. Manufacturers include reliable brands like Magnum Pro, Generac and Wacker Neuson. For tips about how to choose between our portable light towers, read our Project Uptime articles, "5 Tips for Renting a Portable Light Tower" and “Choosing a Portable Light Tower for Construction”.

Learn more about portable light towers in our FAQ section below.

What is the average run time on a full tank of fuel or battery charge for portable light towers?

We offer models powered by diesel engines, solar power, solar with backup generators, batteries and external power sources that all have different run times. Our diesel models can run up to 360 hours with a full tank, our solar models can run up to 40 hours from stored power, our hybrid models run for varying times depending on the mode they’re in, our battery-powered models can run up to 21 hours and our corded models can run as long as they are plugged into an outlet.

Are the lights adjustable in terms of direction and angle? Can I focus the light where I need it most?

Yes, our portable light towers have adjustable lights. You can adjust each individual light bulb up, down, left or right to focus the light in the direction you need.

How easy is it to move and reposition the light tower on a construction site? What kind of terrain can it handle?

All of our portable light tower models are either trailer mounted, skid mounted or on wheels to efficiently move them around your jobsite. You can tow our trailer-mounted models with a vehicle with a trailer hitch, you can lift our skid-mounted models with a forklift or crane and you can move our wheeled models by manually pushing them. These can be used on various terrains, including rough terrain and uneven surfaces.

 

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