PowerSystemsToday Generators Blog Archive

    Powering Today For Tomorrow: Cummins Integrated Gas Generators
    Posted On: January 16, 2026
    Cummins recognized the potential of natural gas long before it became an international commodity, developing high-horsepower, lean-burn natural gas generators for industrial applications. ...
    Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities
    Posted On: November 13, 2025
    Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...
    Joule, Caterpillar & Wheeler Announce An Agreement To Power America’s Growing Data Center Energy Needs
    Posted On: August 7, 2025
    Joule Capital Partners, Caterpillar, and Wheeler Machinery have an agreement to power Joule’s High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah. ...
    Caterpillar & Alectra Energy Solutions Supply 15.5 MW Of Turnkey Behind-The-Meter Power Generation To Reduce Energy Costs For Linamar Corporation
    Posted On: May 5, 2025
    Caterpillar’s leading-edge distributed energy resource management system optimizes return on investment through onsite power generation. ...
    How To Buy The Right Residential Backup Generator
    Posted On: February 25, 2025
    A home standby or residential generator can have some or all of your household systems, lights, and appliances running quickly after a power outage; here are some important factors to consider before making a purchase. ...
    Understanding Environmental Regulations For Generators: EPA & CARB Compliance
    Posted On: February 3, 2025
    EPA regulations apply to generators used throughout the U.S., while CARB regulations apply to generators manufactured, sold, and used in California and other states that have adopted CARB’s requirements. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces Cat G3520 Fast Response Natural-Gas Generator Set
    Posted On: August 8, 2024
    Caterpillar says its new Cat G3520 50-hertz fast-response generator powered by natural gas lowers greenhouse emissions for mission-critical systems. ...
     Briggs & Stratton Introduces New PowerProtect Home Standby Generators With NGMax Technology
    Posted On: November 2, 2023
    Briggs & Stratton’s new 13 to 26-kilowatt PowerProtect home standby generators include new features like NGMax technology to extract maximum power and maintain efficiency in various applications. ...
    Caterpillar Launches 1,900-Kilowatt Natural Gas XGC1900 Generator For Low-Emission Continuous Power
    Posted On: February 21, 2023
    Cat recommends the new XGC1900 for large-scale applications including utilities, municipal infrastructure, mines and quarries, and water treatment plants. ...
    Caterpillar Trumpets 20- To 200-kW, 60-Hz Gas Generator Sets With Dual-Fuel Failover Protection
    Posted On: February 2, 2023
    Cat recommends the new, EPA-certified gensets for use in small businesses, industrial applications, fresh water and wastewater treatment plants and other critical infrastructure, microgrids, renewable applications, and utility programs. ...
    Winco Low-Kilowatt Commercial Portable Generators: A Closer Look
    Posted On: October 11, 2022
    The company says it builds its generators for years of service, even under harsh conditions, and that it tests each unit under full load at the factory. ...
    Caterpillar’s 2 MW Standby/1.8 MW Prime 60-Hz XQ2280 Power Module Complies With Tier 4 Final Emission Standards
    Posted On: September 8, 2022
    The manufacturer says it’s the first in the industry to exceed 560 kilowatts with a single engine that meets the country’s most stringent emission standards. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces Three New 20- To 30-Kilowatt C2.2 D20, D25 & D30 Standby Generators To North America
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    “This expanded series of generator sets provides additional choices for customers by delivering Caterpillar reliability and quality in lower power nodes,” says Cat Electric Power General Manager Jaime Mineart. ...
    Generac Introduces Compact, Dual-Fuel Powermate 4500 & Powermate 7500 Portable Generators
    Posted On: June 22, 2022
    Both models are powered by Generac OHV engines that can operate on gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). ...
    Caterpillar’s Switchable 50-/60-Hz EU Stage V XQP310 Mobile Generator Set Now Available Worldwide
    Posted On: April 13, 2022
    Available from and supported by the global Cat dealer network, the rental-ready XQP310 is suitable for applications including mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils New EPA-Certified 1.5-Megawatt G3516 Natural Gas Generator
    Posted On: January 10, 2022
    “Natural-gas generator sets are becoming increasingly attractive standby power options as customers focus on their environmental, social, and governance objectives,” says Caterpillar Electric Power Division Product Manager Brian George. ...
    Generac Introduces 26-kW Air-Cooled Guardian Home Standby Generator
    Posted On: November 4, 2021
    The manufacturer says the new genset is the most powerful air-cooled model available on the home standby market and can save homeowners up to $8,000 vs. comparable liquid-cooled generators. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger For Underground Mining
    Posted On: September 21, 2021
    The MEC500 operates at an altitude range of 11,800 feet above to 14,700 ft below ground and delivers 500 kilowatts of charging and connector capability. ...
    How To Buy The Right Generator Set For The Job
    Posted On: July 1, 2021
    Generator sets come in a truly vast array of form factors, from 5-kilowatt or smaller portable models to permanent power plant installations of 3 megawatts or more. ...
    Briggs & Stratton To Expand Home Standby Generator Production By More Than 100% With Alabama Facility
    Posted On: March 25, 2021
    Demand for standby generators has skyrocketed as a result of a record number of hurricanes in southern and eastern states, as well as extraordinary winter storms in unusual areas such as Texas and Louisiana. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals 60-Hz Twin-Pack XQ1140 Power Module For North America
    Posted On: March 4, 2021
    The 120- to 600-volt power module includes two diesel generator sets that can be paralleled to tackle larger loads, operated independently to support different loads and voltages, or set to N+1 redundancy backup mode. ...
    Honda Showing Inverter Generators At Overland Expo West Show
    Posted On: May 17, 2019
    Honda Power Equipment is displaying a collection of its EU and EG Series generators to the Overland Expo West trade show this weekend. ...
    Endress Displays N67 200 kW Stage V Engine With FPT Industrial HI-eSCR2 At Bauma 2019
    Posted On: April 16, 2019
    The in-line six-cylinder engine meets all Stage V requirements without the use of exhaust gas recirculation, thanks to FPT Industrial’s IH-eSCR2 aftertreatment system. ...
    Kohler Reveals Three New Light Commercial Generators
    Posted On: September 19, 2018
    The new units come equipped with 2.2-liter turbocharged engines that run on liquid propane or natural gas and are designed for stationary installation and use in emergencies. ...
    Briggs & Stratton Tags 12kW & 20kW Standby Generators With 10-Year Warranty
    Posted On: September 18, 2018
    Briggs says this is the longest warranty in the generator industry; it protects parts, labor, and travel for the full length of the policy. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...
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    Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance
    Posted 3/11/2026
    CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months. ...
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    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted 3/11/2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
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    Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries
    Posted 3/11/2026
    Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more. ...
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