PowerSystemsToday Towable Generators Blog Archive

    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’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’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 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. ...
    Caterpillar XQ35 Towable Generator: A Closer Look
    Posted On: April 15, 2020
    This “rental-ready,” towable, 60Hz generator set has a prime power rating of 35 kilovolt-amperes (effectively 27 electrical kilowatts) and a standby rating of 38 kVA (30 ekW). ...
    JCB Unveils Towable RS Generators Designed For Rental Market
    Posted On: February 21, 2020
    The new series includes five models ranging in power provided from 56 to 500 kilowatts, all of which come standard with JCB LiveLink telematics. ...
    Cummins Showcases Military Battery Hybrid Power Unit At AUSA 2019
    Posted On: October 23, 2019
    The power systems manufacturer says its new Tactical Energy Storage Unit is the first battery hybrid power generation system for military use. ...
    What To Look For In A Towable Generator
    Posted On: June 24, 2019
    Not to be confused with portable generators, which are handy for campsite and recreational use as well as for home backup purposes, towable generators provide enough power to run tools and lights on jobsites. ...
    Cummins Named Vendor Of The Year By Power Equipment Direct
    Posted On: April 26, 2019
    The online retailer has been offering Cummins generators since 2004 and has seen their sales grow considerably as a result. ...
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    Used Truck & Trailer Inventory Down In October As Semi-Trailer Auction Values Jump Nearly 20%
    Posted 11/6/2026
    The newest Sandhills Global market reports, which cover October data for used trucks and equipment on TruckPaper.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, and other Sandhills platforms, underscore inventory declines across most market segments. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 11/2/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Power Systems In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought generators or other power systems and put them to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 10/12/2026
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
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