Generators
Petrol and diesel generators sized for workshops, spray booths and site power across South Africa — keeping compressors, lights and booths running through load shedding.
Choosing a workshop generator in South Africa
Load shedding stops a body shop dead: compressors drop pressure, spray booth extraction shuts down and curing cycles are ruined. A correctly sized generator keeps the critical circuits live so booked-in work still leaves the shop on time.
Sizing starts with your starting load, not your running load. Compressors, booth fans and lifts draw a large inrush current on start-up, so the generator needs headroom above the sum of running kW. Three-phase equipment needs a three-phase set — a single-phase unit cannot run it.
Generator prices in South Africa move with kVA rating, fuel type and whether the set is open-frame or silenced. Send us a list of the equipment you need to keep running and we will size the set and quote it, including installation guidance and changeover switching.
Petrol generators
Lower cost sets for lighting, hand tools and small workshop loads.
Diesel generators
Longer running hours and better fuel economy for continuous workshop duty.
Single & three phase
Three-phase sets for compressors, booths and lifts; single phase for light loads.
Silenced canopies
Enclosed sets for noise-sensitive premises and residential-zoned workshops.
Load sizing
We size on starting load, not just running kW, so equipment starts reliably.
Delivery & support
Nationwide delivery, installation guidance and after-sales service.
Generators — frequently asked questions
- What size generator do I need for a panel shop?
- It depends on which equipment must keep running. A spray booth, compressor and lifts together typically need a three-phase set with headroom above the combined running load to cover motor start-up surge — send us your equipment list and we will size it correctly.
- How much does a generator cost in South Africa?
- Prices vary with kVA rating, petrol versus diesel, and whether the set is open-frame or silenced. Every generator in our range is quoted on request so you only pay for the capacity you actually need.
- Can a generator run a spray booth during load shedding?
- Yes, provided the set is sized for the booth's extraction and heating load and is wired through a proper changeover switch. We advise on both sizing and the switching arrangement.