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Diesel generator advice
Straightforward guides to prepare your project and discuss the right specifications with our team.
Generator too big for your needs: cylinder glazing
Why an oversized generator wears out faster, and the right load: 70 to 80 %.
Read articlePricing · 2026Diesel generator cost in Quebec: 2026 budget guide
Prices from 10 to 200 kW, what is included, taxes and the other costs of a project.
Read articleChoosing · October 2026220 V single-phase generator for a house: which one to choose?
220 V or 240 V, single-phase or three-phase: what a house needs, and which output.
Read articleChoosing · October 2026Which diesel generator should you choose for your use?
Home, cottage, farm, sugar shack, business, job site, camp: the output and the model to look at.
Read articleBuying guide · October 2026How much diesel does a generator burn? The table by kW
Litres per hour from 15 to 150 kW, tank sizes and how to work out run time on a full tank.
Read articleChoosing · October 2026Standby generator: diesel or propane?
Durability (1,800 or 3,600 rpm), winter, run time and maintenance: the honest comparison.
Read articleFarms · October 2026Farm generator: stationary diesel or PTO?
PTO or stationary diesel, 600 V at the same price, sizes and prices for the farm.
Read articleChoosing · October 2026New or used diesel generator: what to check before you buy
The 7 points to check on a used unit, and what a new one includes as standard.
Read articleChoosing · October 2026What is the best diesel generator in Quebec?
Engine, alternator, parts, after-sales support and testing: the criteria that matter, with prices.
Read articleProtection · October 2026Power surges when the power comes back: how a generator protects your devices
Why Hydro-Québec’s return is risky for electronics, and how the automatic transfer switch waits for a stable grid.
Read articleConstruction · buyingRent or buy a construction site generator?
Rented for months, a generator costs the price of a new one in under a year. What a new Perkins changes on your job sites.
Read the articleMaintenance · winterDiesel generator in winter: 8 checks before the deep cold
Winter diesel, block heater, battery, antifreeze and a load test: the checklist to complete before the storms.
Read articleUnderstanding brands · October 2026Perkins or Caterpillar engine: what is the difference?
Two EPA labels side by side: the Cat C4.4 engine is manufactured by Perkins. The difference? First, the colour.
Read article2026-10-11Diesel generators: what is the difference between Standby and Prime Power?
Understand standby and prime power ratings with an illustrative 20 kW standby and 18 kW prime example.
Buying guideMeter DMW: a starting point for generator selection
Understand DMW limitations, the difference between kW and kWh, and the information to gather when selecting a diesel generator in Quebec.
Read articleBuying guideAutomatic transfer switch: what happens during an outage?
Understand automatic transfer switches, transfer delays and what to confirm in a generator quotation for your Quebec project.
Read articleEngines and emissionsTier 3, Tier 4 Final and Stage V: understanding emissions standards
The differences between Tier 3, Tier 4 Final and Stage V, the role of DEF (urea) and what to check for a diesel generator.
Read the articleUnderstanding brandsPerkins and Caterpillar: what is the connection for generators?
Perkins belongs to Caterpillar: deal announced in December 1997, effective in 1998. What it means for the engine and your generator choice.
Read the articleBuying guideHow do you choose the right diesel generator power?
A simple method to list your loads, understand starting power and prepare a diesel generator quote.
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