Phoning around for used generators in Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga. They quote on the work, parts, travel and warranty.
Used Generators for Mpumalanga sites
Looking for a second hand generator for sale in Mpumalanga? Independent dealers and technicians serving Mpumalanga and the wider Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga has two very different generator markets. Up on the Highveld around eMalahleni, Middelburg and Secunda, collieries, power station suppliers and plant contractors run big diesel sets that breathe coal dust all day and face hard winter frost. Down the escarpment in Mbombela, White River and Hazyview, citrus and macadamia farms need backup for irrigation pumps and cold rooms, while safari lodges near the Kruger Park keep quiet canopied sets so guests never notice an outage. Long rural lines and summer thunderstorms trip supply often. Lowveld humidity corrodes terminals and control boards, so regular services, battery checks and ATS work keep technicians busy across the province.
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
- Lodges, venues and events: a checked ex-rental silent set for a guesthouse or remote lodge
- Factories, mines and sites: a used high-hour genset for site power or as a second standby set
- 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
- 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 Mpumalanga
The main thing that wears out generators in Mpumalanga is coal dust on the Highveld, humidity in the Lowveld, so ask for sealed control panels, dust-rated air intakes and anti-corrosion treatment. A set that is looked after for local conditions starts first time when the power goes off.
At about 1 200 m above sea level, expect roughly 2% 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: Mpumalanga and surrounds
Technicians, dealers and hire companies on our network work throughout Mpumalanga, including Mbombela, eMalahleni, Middelburg, Secunda, White River, Hazyview, Ermelo. 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.