Category: Portable Generators
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Equipment Rental: Preparing for Grid Instability
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If the electrical power goes out, the common causes are either the weather or an external source that caused damage to the network lines and interrupted service. But those are understandable, “acceptable” circumstances. We’ve nearly grown accustomed to them. As they sit in the dark, customers may very well look to their local equipment rental…
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Preparing Your Rental Fleet for the Stormy Season
As unpredictable as storms can be, the trusted local rental shop will likely be one of the first places people will call to help them handle fallen trees, power-up their home, dewater any flooded areas, etc. Intended for homeowners, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) brought attention to a few tips inclement weather situations. The…
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State of the Equipment Rental 2025 Power Generation Industry
Generators, engines, and battery technologies are the key to getting the job done, even if the work is at a remote jobsite without connection to the grid or someone’s backyard. As the industry continues its efforts in sustainability goals, OEMs continue to develop the machines to generate the power necessary to get the job done.…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Barry Dlugasz of Honda
Barry Dlugasz, director, Honda Power Equipment Sales, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., shares his insight into the generator sector of the equipment rental industry. Rental connected with Dlugasz in May 2025. Q. What are the trends in generators for equipment rental right now? Barry Dlugasz, American Honda Motor Company Inc.American Honda Motor Company Inc.On the…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Bobby Ranker of Bobcat
Bobby Ranker, product specialist at Bobcat Co., shares his insight into the generator sector of the equipment rental industry. Rental connected with Ranker over email in May 2025. Q. What are the top trends for generators in the equipment rental industry? Why? Bobby RankerBobcat Co.We are seeing a growing trend in the practice of parallelling…
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Honda Portable Generators Now Available in California with Updated Emissions Compliance
Honda Power Sports & Products has announced that its EU3200i and EU7000iS Super Quiet Series generators are now available for sale in California. Both models meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase 3 emissions standards and are compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 4 requirements. These updates make the gas-powered models…
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Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase: Worksite Equipment
The BASECAMP green-certified Heater, Light Tower and Generator delivers efficiency as a flameless heater, provides a 360-degree LED lighting package and 27 kW of available power. BASECAMP Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase highlights industry-leading equipment and solutions for the commercial and highway/heavy construction market. The Worksite Equipment category features some of today’s most effective solutions for more…