Phoning around for used generators in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and nearby areas of Gauteng. They quote on the work, parts, travel and warranty.
Used Generators for Johannesburg sites
Looking for a second hand generator for sale in Johannesburg? Independent dealers and technicians serving Johannesburg and the wider Gauteng 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 Johannesburg
Johannesburg households learnt about generators the hard way. Long stretches of load-shedding, followed by failing substations and cable theft in suburbs like Melville, Westdene and parts of Soweto, left many streets without power for days at a time. Today the city runs everything from portable inverter units in townhouses to large diesel gensets with automatic transfer switches in office blocks, clinics and apartment buildings. At around 1,750 metres the thin air cuts engine output noticeably, so undersized sets struggle on hot afternoons. Mine dumps and dry winters add fine dust. Repairs, services and ATS installs are handled by technicians from City Deep and Industria.
Typical used generators requests in the area come from:
- 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
- Estates and complexes: an ex-rental canopied set for the gate, pumps and common lighting
- Clinics, schools and towers: a refurbished standby set for a school, church or small clinic
- 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
Local conditions in Johannesburg
Local conditions matter: thin air and mine dump dust is a common cause of breakdowns in Johannesburg. Specify a set sized with altitude derating and heavy-duty air filters, and keep the service record with the generator.
At about 1 750 m above sea level, expect roughly 9% less output than the nameplate rating from a naturally aspirated engine, and summer highs around 26 °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: Johannesburg and surrounds
Technicians, dealers and hire companies on our network work in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, including Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Rosebank, Fourways, Melville. Give the suburb so the quote can include travel, and say whether the generator can be brought to a workshop or needs a mobile call-out.
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