Where are the generators?

[Crane Chris]

I get ads all day long about new house generators for sale, but I can't find any used towables for sale rn? Anyone else?

 

[dig]

I didn't know house generators were towable.

I thought they were all portable like this:

Used 2022 MultiQuip 2 QP2TH Generator #A9620802 for sale

Used 2022 MultiQuip 2 QP2TH Generator #A9620802 for sale. $1,350. Located in Lindon, UT. Financing available. Easy transportation.

www.boomandbucket.com

Or built in place on a pad like those Generac generators:

 

[Mechelle]

@Crane Chris, finding used towable generators can be tricky sometimes! Have you checked Boom & Bucket? They often have listings for used equipment, including towable generators, and their inventory gets updated frequently. It might be worth reaching out to them directly or keeping an eye on their site for new arrivals!

 

[Mark Michael]

@Crane Chris, I agree, that it can be tough to find used towable generators. @Mechelle great!

 

[Carlo.theroadrunner]

Yeah, used towable generators seem to be in high demand lately. Might be worth checking auction sites or local equipment rental places, sometimes they sell older units when upgrading their fleet. Have you had any luck since posting?

 

[Edel Alberts]

Good point, @Carlo.theroadrunner! Rental companies offloading older units is a great call. @Crane Chris, have you tried checking government surplus auctions too? Sometimes you can find solid deals on used generators there!

 

[Ynzo]

Yeah, used towable generators can be weirdly hard to track down. It’s like they vanish the second you actually need one! Definitely seconding the auction sites and rental companies—also, sometimes local contractors upgrade their equipment and sell off old units. Might be worth asking around!

 

[Peter Martins]

Yeah, totally agree! used towable generators seem to disappear fast! Another option might be heavy equipment classifieds or even Facebook Marketplace. Sometimes smaller contractors or event companies offload their used units there. Anyone had luck finding one through a less traditional route?

 

[Kevin.grant]

Yeah, they seem to go quick! I've had the best luck checking with rental yards and auction sites, but sometimes even local classifieds surprise you. Have you found anything yet?

 

[HughDexter98]

Yeah, I’ve been noticing the same thing—used towables are getting snapped up fast lately! I’ve had a bit of luck checking smaller rental yards and even talking to a few contractors directly. Let us know if you score one It's always good to hear where people are finding deals!