Phoning around for used generators in Free State takes time you don't have when the power is off. Send one job card instead and we pass it to generator dealers and suppliers who serve towns and cities across Free State. They quote on the work, parts, travel and warranty.
Used Generators for Free State sites
Looking for a second hand generator for sale in Free State? Independent dealers and technicians serving Free State and the wider Free State quote on used petrol, diesel and three phase generators, including ex-rental and trade-in units, and can inspect and load test a generator before you buy.
Want to know more first? Our used generators guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Generators in Free State
Free State generators work on grain farms, in mining towns and along the N1 and N3 corridors. Maize and sunflower growers around Bethlehem and Kroonstad need power for silos, dryers and centre pivots, and the gold fields near Welkom still run standby plant for pumping and ventilation. Sasolburg's petrochemical industry keeps large sets and ATS panels on site. Many smaller towns suffer frequent municipal outages and failing substations, so homes and shops in Bloemfontein, Harrismith and Clarens rely on backup units. Winter mornings regularly drop below freezing, which strains batteries and thickens oil, so block heaters and correct grade lubricants are worth asking about.
Typical used generators requests in the area come from:
- Farms and smallholdings: a used three phase diesel genset for the borehole, workshop and cold room
- Homes: a used petrol or small diesel unit for load-shedding backup at a lower price
- Shops, offices and restaurants: a trade-in silent diesel set keeping a shop or office trading
- Factories, mines and sites: a used high-hour genset for site power or as a second standby set
- Lodges, venues and events: a checked ex-rental silent set for a guesthouse or remote lodge
- Clinics, schools and towers: a refurbished standby set for a school, church or small clinic
- Estates and complexes: an ex-rental canopied set for the gate, pumps and common lighting
Local conditions in Free State
The main thing that wears out generators in Free State is hard winter frost and grain dust, so ask for a battery charger, block heater and winter-grade oil. A set that is looked after for local conditions starts first time when the power goes off.
At about 1 400 m above sea level, expect roughly 5% less output than the nameplate rating from a naturally aspirated engine, and summer highs around 29 °C. Used Generators usually covers 2 to 250 kVA, diesel or petrol.
What to include in your request
- Give the size in kVA and the fuel you want
- Say single phase or three phase
- Set your budget and maximum run hours
- Ask about warranty and service history
- Request a load test before you pay
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Service area: Free State and surrounds
Technicians, dealers and hire companies on our network work throughout Free State, including Bloemfontein, Welkom, Kroonstad, Bethlehem, Sasolburg, Harrismith, Clarens. For smaller towns and farms, ask about call-out and travel charges, and how long parts take to arrive if they are not in stock.