Construction generator rental in Miami, FL
A typical construction site setup needs about 12–15 kW, usually a towable (trailer-mounted) generator. Adjust the list below to your equipment, then compare 17 Miami providers that fit.
What size generator do I need?
Pick what it's for, adjust what you'll power, and get a size range from published wattage tables. Confirm the final size with the rental company.
| What you'll power | Watts each (running) | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Circular saw, 7-1/4" Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 3,600 W | 1,200–1,800 | 1 |
| Miter saw, 10" Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 3,600 W | 1,200–1,800 | 0 |
| Table saw, 10" Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 6,000 W | 1,800–3,000 | 0 |
| Angle grinder, 4-1/2" Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 3,600 W | 900–1,800 | 1 |
| Hammer drill Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 2,400 W | 900–1,200 | 1 |
| Air compressor, 1 HP Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 4,500 W | 1,500 | 1 |
| Air compressor, 2 HP Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 7,500 W | 2,500 | 0 |
| Pressure washer, 2,500 PSI Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 5,000 W | 2,000–2,500 | 0 |
| Work light, halogen 500 W | 500 | 2 |
| Welder (120 V) Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 5,000 W | 1,800–2,500 | 0 |
| Welder (240 V) Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 16,000 W | 3,000–8,000 | 0 |
| Job-site heater | 1,500–3,000 | 0 |
| Battery charger (heavy duty) | 1,500–2,000 | 1 |
Running load 7,000–9,300 W, plus 3,000 W for the largest start-up surge, plus a 20% buffer.
- Type
- Towable (trailer-mounted) generator
- Fuel
- Diesel (most towable rental units)
- Ask for
- Heavy-duty cables sized for the load
- Distribution panel / spider box (and Cam-Lok cables on larger units)
This is an estimate from published averages, not a quote. Give the rental company your actual equipment list (labels show watts) and confirm the size. How we calculate
- 360 Energy Solutions Corp. 20–2,000 kW ✓
- IronPower Industries Equipment 4–110 kW ✓
- Megawattage 20–3,000 kW ✓
- Power Depot Inc 20 kW ✓
- Aggreko Rental Solutions - Miami 25–1,500 kW ✓
- Durante Equipment - Hollywood Location 2.5–58 kW ✓
- EquipmentShare 2–1,299 kW ✓
- All About Party Rental 56 kW ✓
17 Miami providers for construction site power
IronPower Industries Equipment
Megawattage
Megawattage
Power Depot Inc
Aggreko Rental Solutions - Miami
Zabatt Power Systems
Durante Equipment - Hollywood Location
Cooling Power Corp.
EquipmentShare
United Rentals
United Rentals
United Rentals
United Rentals
United Rentals - Power & HVAC
Goldcoast Trailer & Equipment
Kelly Tractor Co - Cat Rental Store
South Florida Bounce
FAQ
What size generator do I need for a construction site?
For the default setup below (1 × circular saw, 7-1/4", 1 × angle grinder, 4-1/2", 1 × hammer drill, 1 × air compressor, 1 hp, 2 × work light, halogen 500 w, 1 × battery charger), published wattage tables give a running load of 7,000–9,300 W. Adding the largest start-up surge and a 20% buffer gives about 12–15 kW. Confirm with the rental company using your actual equipment list.
Which Miami rental companies fit?
17 Miami-area providers in our directory state something on their own website that matches this use (unit type, events, construction or residential service). Sizes are quoted on each provider's page.
Other uses in Miami: Wedding · Backyard party · Large outdoor event / festival · Food truck / vendor booth · Home backup during an outage · RV / camping