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Shedding Light on Getting the Right Light Tower for Your Business

1. Does the job require light and power?

Why rent two pieces of equipment when a combination of a light tower and mobile generator can provide a single solution for two important jobsite needs? A combination machine offers necessary illumination while providing up to 20 kW of energy for powering tools, heaters or a jobsite trailer. A two-in-one machine is especially beneficial for jobsites with tight quarters and areas without a reliable power source that require light.

In another case, get your light tower and your generator from a single vendor, so that you don’t have to deal with multiple service providers, which may mean managing multiple Service Level Agreements (SLAs), accounts and billing processes.

2. How much light is needed?

Knowing the level of illumination needed for a jobsite is not only a matter of safety, but also proper budgeting. Selecting the correct light tower — or towers as the case may be — starts with determining the recommended number of lux, a unit of measure commonly used by lighting professionals to calculate light levels in businesses and outdoor spaces. Your local equipment dealer can also help you calculate the remaining factors that determine the lighting needs of an application. These include the size of the area, whether light needs to be constant and how bright the light should be.

Most light towers have the standard configuration with four lamps per light tower, which would require four light towers for this application. However, many light towers include a six-lamp option. In this instance, a six-lamp option would only require three light towers while still providing the appropriate level of illumination.

3. How long will you need light?

Fuel capacity is another key consideration when selecting a light tower. Large, efficient fuel tanks deliver longer runtimes, which translate to less downtime for refueling. Some light towers offer an upward of 70 hours of runtime, a major advantage when operating for long hours. Depending on the model, some may offer optional features such as hybrid mode where the battery takes over and continues to provide illumination when the engine fails — an attractive function in remote locations or when varying amounts of illumination are required.

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