Generators for Rent in Oakland, CA

How long a generator can run depends on the fuel type and size of the fuel tank. Our diesel generators can run anywhere from 8 to 72 hours on a full tank, while our portable gas generators can run 6 to 12 hours. Our hybrid generators can run up to 100 hours on one tank of fuel. Tant qu’une génératrice est alimentée avec le carburant nécessaire, elle peut fonctionner pendant des jours.

How much fuel a generator uses varies depending on the generator size and load. The average 10-kilowatt generator will consume a little under a gallon of fuel an hour at full load, while a heavy-duty 200-kilowatt generator will likely consume up to 15 gallons of fuel per hour. Consult a United Rentals representative at your local Oakland branch for more information about your generator rental.

To determine what size generator to rent, calculate the total wattage you need. Combine the running wattage from all the appliances you need to power, then add the starting watts from the appliance with the highest starting wattage. For example, an air conditioner may require 1,500 watts to run continuously, but it requires an additional 2,000 watts to start, so the total wattage needed for your generator would be 3,500 watts. Ask a representative at your local Oakland branch for help determining which generator you need.