Onboard Generator Installation for Work Trucks & Fleet Vehicles
Portable generator installations for work trucks, also known as onboard gensets, are self-contained power units either mounted on or integrated into a truck. These are critical for worksites or remote locations where grid power is unavailable or unreliable. Fleet Electric’s onboard generator installations power your work truck or fleet vehicle with efficient, off-grid energy solutions. Whether you’re managing a remote job site or need auxiliary power for emergency vehicles, our onboard gensets are designed to keep your operations running smoothly.
Why Your Fleet Needs Onboard Gensets
Powering work trucks with the chassis engine can use excessive fuel, accelerate engine wear due to prolonged idling, and limit your capability to run heavy-duty equipment.
The solution is an onboard generator installation that runs independently of the truck’s primary engine. These auxiliary power systems typically use gas or diesel to run up to 20 kW and offer features such as:
- Dedicated fuel line between the chassis fuel tank and the truck’s onboard genset
- Ability to restart the truck engine to prevent battery drain
- Shared fuel supply with the vehicle means simplified refueling
- Safety shutoff that prevents the genset from depleting the entire fuel source
At Fleet Electric, we have extensive experience with the complexities of work truck generator installation. We consider exhaust, emissions, automation, plumbing, and other factors and take great care to ensure proper connections, fuel pressure, and safety compliance.
Benefits of Profesional Generator Installation
Vehicle onboard electric systems offer several advantages over other off-grid powering methods like separate portable generators or battery-based systems:
- Eliminates the need for separate transport or setup of a standalone genset and is easier to access
- Offers steady, consistent, and dependable power in remote job sites and rugged conditions
- Handles significant power loads to run multiple AC or DC tools and systems simultaneously
- Takes up less cargo space than hauling a separate portable genset and eliminates the need for extra trailers or additional storage
- Generates power efficiently from the same fuel type as the truck, reducing gas and diesel consumption
For instance, a portable 15-kW generator installation on a construction work truck easily runs a circular saw, concrete mixer, and air compressor simultaneously. An integrated genset also saves setup time and simplifies fuel management, especially when operating at peak capacity.
Applications for Mobile and Job Site Auxiliary Power
Any application that requires a consistent and reliable remote power source can benefit from a mobile onboard genset. Some examples include:
- Tree service trucks powering machinery like wood chippers and stump grinders
- Pipe fitting job sites that run welding equipment, electric tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Mobile dog grooming power solution for clippers, dryers, lighting, and water heaters
Our portable onboard generators are great alternatives to the Ford Power Pro and are also ideal for telecom fleets, emergency response vehicles, utility trucks, and food trucks.
Expand Your Job Site Capabilities With Fleet Vehicle Generator Installation
With Fleet Electric’s fleet vehicle generator installations, you can confidently power all the equipment you need on any job site. We also offer commercial tier 4 diesel generators. You can rely on our power experts to properly integrate onboard gensets so you can expand your off-grid capabilities. Request a quote today.