New vs. Used: Standby Generators For Farm & Business

What happens when the grid power fails? Many things can, including a disaster or financial loss. Although utility companies are using more technologies to keep electricity flowing, all farms and businesses will have a power failure sometime. Power outages can happen because of severe weather, or sometimes it’s just because of a misguided squirrel. So how can you protect your livelihood when the electricity turns off? An emergency standby generator is your best defense. 

Searching For Used Generators For Sale? Wondering Should You Buy New or Used?

A standby generator is a major business purchase. Should you buy a new or a used one? Consider these factors to make a wise investment: 

• Naturally, a new standby generator is a higher up-front cost. But it will give you a longer service life and greater dependability when you need it most.
• Emergency standby generators don’t wear out because of hours. They wear out because of age. A used generator might only have 500 hours of service, but if it’s 20-25 years old, problems such as dry rot and deteriorating seals can lead to failure. 
• A used generator has likely outlived its warranty period. All the repair costs that come with an older used generator will be your responsibility. Even if the warranty isn’t expired, you need to be sure it is transferable to another owner. 
• Buying a used generator for a new building can cost you more than purchasing a new generator. Even if you get a well-maintained 20-year-old generator, you’ll likely need a replacement in 20 years. Buying two generators, even if they’re both used, will cost you more in the long run. Also, an older generator will likely have higher maintenance costs. Start off reliably with a new standby generator from HooverTec.

Emergency Power You Can Count On

We’ll give you emergency power you can count on. All of our DynaQ standby generators are…

• Built to last – Standby generator manufacturers might compromise on component specification since the generator isn’t a primary power source. But we know you can’t cut corners when manufacturing a reliable standby generator. That’s why we build our DynaQ standby generators to be rugged and tough, just like our primary power generators. 
• Guaranteed – DynaQ generators have a 2-year/800-hour standard warranty and a 5-year/2000-hour limited warranty.
• Able to meet your need – DynaQ standby generators are available in sizes from 10-350 kW. We’ll customize a generator for you if you have larger power needs.
• Efficient and clean – Our DynaQ standby generators meet the Tier 3 emissions requirements for emergency standby non-road diesel engines. While maintaining optimum engine efficiency, Tier 3 engines reduce emissions of soot and other pollutants into the environment. You get the dual advantages of power and cleaner air with one engine.

Why Preventive Maintenance Matters for New & Used Generators

We want your generator to start up when the grid goes down. HooverTec’s preventive maintenance program will provide reliability you can count on. We’ll do an annual service that includes changing the oil and fuel filters. We’ll also check the battery and control systems, electrical connections, and automatic transfer switches. We’ll perform a test cycle before we leave to ensure everything works smoothly when the next power failure strikes. 

And if something does go wrong, HooverTec will respond promptly to your emergency. Our emergency number is always live, and multiple technicians are on call 24/7. Our service personnel are committed to getting you power as promptly as possible.

HooverTec takes power failures seriously. We know disruptions can produce catastrophic loss on your farm or at your business place. Contact us to get a reliable emergency standby generator. We’ll make sure you’re ready for action.