Construction generator rental in Houston, TX
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 39 Houston 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
- Power Plus 20–3,250 kW ✓
- Worldwide Power Products 10–2,000 kW ✓
- Worldwide Power Products Rental Division 10–2,000 kW ✓
- Aggreko Rental Solution - Pearland 25–1,500 kW ✓
- Mustang Cat - Houston 11–3,520 kW ✓
- Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Baytown 11–3,520 kW ✓
- Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Channelview 11–3,520 kW ✓
- Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Houston Southwest/Missouri City 11–3,520 kW ✓
39 Houston providers for construction site power
Power Plus
Worldwide Power Products
Worldwide Power Products Rental Division
Aggreko Rental Solution - Pearland
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Baytown
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Channelview
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Houston Southwest/Missouri City
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - League City
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Long Dr.
Mustang Cat Rental Store - Houston Northwest
Mustang CAT Rental Store- IAH
Stag Power Rentals
Stewart & Stevenson Power Rental
Sunstate Equipment
Space City Equipment Rental Services
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EquipmentShare
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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 Houston rental companies fit?
39 Houston-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.
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