Use a portable diesel generator to charge gear, run tools, light a worksite, or keep the place going through a blackout. Diesel means long run times and power you can count on, so you are not stopping to refuel every hour. Toss one in the ute, roll up, and fire it when you need it. For a closer look at backup use, start with our guide to diesel generators for home backup.
What to Look for in Diesel Generators
Run time, not just the peak number
The reason to pick diesel is how long it will sit there and work. Look at tank size and how the unit is rated for continuous use, then match that to the hours you actually need. A bigger sticker is no help if you are still filling it halfway through the day.
How it starts, and whether it can start itself
Electric start is the usual pick on a diesel generator you will use often. Some units add remote start, and some can start automatically when the mains drops out. If the job is a blackout at the house, that automatic start is the feature to ask about. Check the product page for what that machine actually has.
Single phase, three phase, and the site
House loads and most tools are single phase. A workshop or plant that wants three phase needs a three-phase diesel generator. Some units are also built for mine sites and heavier duty. Match the outlets and the duty to the job before you compare prices.
Diesel Generators by the Job
Remote site and the ute
This is the usual portable diesel generator job. Tools, lights and charging, then back in the ute. Size it to what has to run at once, and allow for the kick on start-up.
Home backup through a blackout
A diesel generator can cover the house loads you actually need while the mains is down, and it will usually run longer than a smaller petrol unit. Run it outside, clear of the house. If you want a unit that stays beside the house, see generators for home backup.
Heavier plant and mine work
Larger diesel generators, and units built for mine spec or heavy duty, are for plant and sites that a small portable will not cover. Do not assume every diesel generator will do that. Check the product page, or tell us the motor you need to run.
Why Buy Diesel Generators from Outback SafeTrack
- Free Shipping: Orders over $299* ship free across Australia.
- Price Match Guarantee: Found diesel generators cheaper? Call us.
- Fast Delivery: Most orders arrive in 2-10 business days, or we'll send a $100 gift voucher.
- 30-Day Returns: No restocking fees on eligible returns.
- Expert Support: Run time, electric start, or single phase versus three phase. Call 1300 902 361.
- Aussie-based service: Sized for the site or the blackout, not a guess from the kVA sticker.
Find the Right Diesel Generator
Shop diesel generators, then match output and run time to the job. Unsure whether you need a ute-sized unit, automatic start, or something for a blackout? We'll help you pick.
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