Generac Mobile MDG Towable Generator Financing

Towable power has a specific problem: the machine is on a trailer at one job today and needs to be on a different job fifty miles away next Tuesday. The Generac Mobile MDG series is built for exactly that workflow. These are trailer-mounted diesel generator sets ranging from 15 kW up through 350 kW and beyond, engineered for frequent transport, rough site conditions, and the kind of utilization that a stationary standby set never sees. MDG units ship with a pintle or ball-hitch trailer, forklift pockets, and a tool compartment. They're the generator rental company's workhorse and the large-event contractor's insurance policy.

Financing a towable asset like the MDG is different from financing a pad-mounted standby set. The machine moves. Lenders care about utilization, maintenance records, and where the asset gets used. We underwrite towable generators for rental fleets, construction contractors, event production companies, and emergency response operators. We know what an MDG in a rental fleet earns per week and what one is worth on the secondary market after 3,000 hours. That knowledge speeds your approval.

Who Finances MDG Towable Generators

The MDG buyer financing with us typically falls into one of three groups. Rental companies adding to their towable fleet are the largest group. A rental generator in the 70 kW to 150 kW range earns real revenue per day on the right market, and the payment on a financed MDG should be well below what the unit earns per week of active deployment. We structure those deals to maximize rental cash flow, often with seasonal deferred payment options for operations that see soft seasons. See our page on financing for generator rental companies for the full treatment.

Construction and utility contractors are the second group. A prime contractor running a remote build site, a pipeline job, or a transmission line project needs reliable mobile power that travels with the crew. The MDG's Tier 4 Final engines satisfy EPA requirements for most jobsite use, and the integrated fuel tank gives run time without continuous fuel deliveries. We also fund these sets for construction and contractor operations where the job duration and contract value are the underwriting anchor.

Event production companies are the third group. Large outdoor events, film and television productions, and venue power for concerts use towable generators in the 150 kW to 350 kW range. These buyers often have seasonal revenue patterns that we can accommodate with a payment structure matched to their event calendar.

MDG Pricing and Financing Structures

Generac Mobile MDG units in the 45 kW to 70 kW range price new at roughly $35,000 to $55,000 depending on the trailer spec and accessories. The 150 kW MDG runs $60,000 to $90,000 new. Moving up to 300 kW and above, new MDG pricing climbs past $120,000. These are rough market ranges; actual dealer pricing varies based on configuration, regional market, and current lead times. Used MDG units with 1,000 to 3,000 hours trade at meaningful discounts and finance on essentially the same terms.

For rental fleet buyers, we often structure the financing as an equipment lease rather than a loan, particularly when the buyer wants to cycle through to newer equipment every five to seven years. The lease payment typically runs lower than a loan payment at the same term, which improves the daily rental margin. At end of lease, you return the unit or exercise a purchase option.

For outright buyers, an equipment loan with a $1 buyout makes the most sense if you plan to own the MDG long-term. Terms run 36 to 72 months. Down payment requirements vary by credit profile; strong credit buyers sometimes get 100% financing with no money down.

Towable Generator Market and MDG Position

The Generac Mobile product line competes with Multiquip DCA series, Atlas Copco QAS, and Doosan G Series in the towable segment. The MDG's differentiator has historically been Generac's dealer and service network, which is extensive across the U.S., and the integration with Generac's own fleet management tools for rental operators. For a rental company with multiple Generac stationary units already in service, adding MDG towable sets creates a common service platform with shared parts inventory.

Storm recovery and disaster response have become significant demand drivers for towable diesel generators. After major hurricane seasons, large MDG fleets deploy to support utility restoration, hospital backup, fuel distribution, and municipal operations. Companies with established rental fleets benefit from the surge; companies trying to buy into the market during a storm event face short supply and long lead times. Financing a towable fleet before peak season is consistently smarter than trying to source and fund units during one. We've funded emergency response power packages on rush timelines when a contractor landed a FEMA or utility contract on short notice. The one-to-two-week close is real, not aspirational.

Other Towable and Mobile Generator Financing Options

The MDG isn't the only option in the towable diesel space. If you're comparing the Generac Mobile line to other brands, we also finance towable generators from all major manufacturers on the same terms. If your application calls for a larger set that exceeds the MDG range, we can discuss the larger Generac industrial diesel line or look at Caterpillar's XQ mobile series, which we cover at Caterpillar XQ mobile generator financing. For applications where the generator is permanently sited rather than towable, the standby generator financing page covers that side of the market. And if you're adding a load bank to your mobile fleet for commissioning and rental testing, we finance those too.