Portable and Standby Generators for Job Site Power

Matching a generator to a job comes down to two things: how much power the equipment on site actually draws, and how clean that power needs to be. Total up the running wattage of everything that will run at once, then add the extra starting wattage that motors and compressors pull for a moment when they first kick on, since that spike is what actually determines the generator size needed, not just the steady running load.

Inverter generators produce a cleaner, more stable current than a conventional generator, which matters when sensitive electronics or variable speed tools are plugged in. They also run quieter and adjust engine speed to the load, stretching fuel further at partial output. Conventional generators trade that refinement for simplicity and higher maximum output at a lower cost, which suits situations where raw power output matters more than a clean, steady current.

BN Products and Multiquip cover the widest range of wattages on this page, from small portable units up through high-output models. ECHO adds more inverter and conventional generator options. Wacker Neuson, IQ Power Tools, and Makinex round out the remaining generators and accessories.

If you're not sure what size generator your job needs, give us a call and we'll help you figure it out.