Generator Rentals

Michigan CAT offers a wide assortment of generator rentals for any size job or event. Our experienced team will help you find the products you need and get them to you fast with 24/7 service and support. Browse our selection of portable generators and containerized generators below.

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Generator Rentals In Michigan

From plant shutdowns and emergency outages to construction projects and entertainment events, we have the generator rentals and experience to meet your needs. Our diesel generator sets are available in single units from 30kW to 2,000kW and can be custom-configured to fit your particular applications and regulatory environments. Our generator rental units are trailer-mounted for portability, with many featuring sound-attenuated enclosures for quiet operation and 100% spill protection for improved environmental sustainability.

At our full-service rental stores in Michigan, we offer a comprehensive selection of power system solutions on demand. Included in our extensive inventory, you’ll find natural gas and gas turbines are available up to 30MW as well as automatic transfer switches (ATS) and electrical panels. From load banks and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to transformers, fuel tanks, cables and cable ramps, we offer everything you need to keep your business productive and compliant.

Common uses for our rental generator and power systems include:

• Providing a primary source of electricity to light, heat and power tools at a remote job site
• Staging an outdoor event such as a music concert, summer festival or corporate gathering
• Responding to an emergency situation due to an unexpected outage or natural disaster
• Protecting vital data and keeping systems running during planned maintenance and repairs

Applications include:

• Standby Power
• Prime Power
• Parallel Load Sharing and Peak Shaving
• Major Utility Installations
• UPS Quality Power
• Rental Power for Special Event

From building construction and disaster relief, to concert-stage lighting and peak-time utility power – Michigan CAT has the generators to fit your needs.

We also rent a variety of other power components and accessories:

• Electrical panels & automatic transfer switches
• Transformers & fuel tanks
• Load banks & uninterruptible power supplies
• Cables & cable ramps

Don’t let a power outage slow down your business. Be prepared for any power emergency.

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Portable/Towable Generator Rentals

If you need a generator in a location where grid power is unavailable, a portable generator rental is your solution. These generators come in different sizes, including ones just for power tools and others that can power an entire construction site. Whichever size you opt for, they are all designed to be towed behind vehicles.

They can be mounted on trailers, making them mobile to move from one temporary location to another. Although most of them run on diesel, there are also options for gasoline, natural gas and propane. Diesel generator rentals are usually the most common, as diesel has a high energy content.

Like other generators, portable or towable options come with an automatic transfer switch, which can help you go from on-grid power to generator power in the blink of an eye.

They can be used for:

• Construction sites
• Outdoor events
• Disaster recovery operations
• Industrial settings
• Backup power situations
• Mining operations

Towable generators provide significantly more electricity compared to standard portable options. They are also built to withstand harsh environments and continuous use. Their durability and robustness make them ideal for sites where equipment needs thicker skin. On the rare chance that something does go wrong, the unit can be hitched up again, and we will replace it with a new one. The great thing about a portable generator is that it can be quickly deployed and set up.

Large/Commercial Generator Rentals

Commercial generators can power entire buildings, large facilities and industrial operations. They create an enormous amount of reliable and hardy power, and they accommodate different fuel options, including diesel, natural gas or propane. Because of the cleaner-burning properties, business owners and commercial building managers often choose propane options when available.

Applications for commercial generator rentals include:

• Manufacturing plants
• Data centers
• Hospitals
• Shopping centers
• Large office buildings

A lot of these options, such as hospitals and data centers, need to have constant power running. While this equipment’s power output is a contributing factor, businesses and industries that require constant power also prefer commercial generators for their continuous operation and durability. They automatically activate during power outages, provide power in remote locations and are sometimes used as the primary energy source for these locations.

When Renting a Generator Makes Good Sense

Michigan CAT strives to provide a broad range of businesses with the power solutions they require to handle every challenge economically. Rental costs are lower compared to the high initial investment of purchasing a generator for situations where you only need one for a short-term or once-off event. If your power needs change at any point, you can upgrade or downgrade to the right size at any time.

When you rent from us, you only pay for equipment you need when it’s in use while eliminating expenses relating to storing, maintaining and transporting generator sets. We offer a fast turnaround on orders and emergency services available throughout our territory.

Additional reasons to rent generators include:

• If you have a piece of equipment that’s undergoing maintenance or repairs
• When faced with a short-term or one-time application that requires a particular unit
• To preserve capital while expanding your power system capabilities
• To see how a model performs before deciding to purchase it

Renting Generators From the Trusted Source 

Michigan CAT has been dedicated to meeting the diverse heavy equipment and power system needs of industries throughout the region for over 80 years. We carry an array of late-model, low-hour equipment and continually add high-quality units to our rental inventory. Our expert associates have the knowledge of eight decades of power system experience to help you choose the generators and related power products suited to your requirements. We also stock all major brands, including Cat® generator rental options.

Additional reasons to partner with us include:

• Conveniently placed rental stores in eight locations throughout lower Michigan
• A large rental inventory
• The option of pickup or fast delivery
• Flexible short- and long-term rates
• 24/7 rental support and services for emergency needs

Give us a call, contact us online or stop by to see us in person for more information and a free quote on a generator rental today.

Rental Power Contacts:

Northeast Region	Southeast Region	Northwest Region
Ben Byelich	Aaron Suzore	Brenda Marek
(248) 756-5157	(734) 756-7927	(616) 558-4353
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