Power That’s Ready When You Are

Whether you’re powering a single tool or an entire site, SGH gives you flexibility, reliability, and expert advice.

SGH provides generator hire solutions for construction sites, events, hospitals, industrial facilities, mining operations and emergency power requirements across Australia. Whether you need portable generator hire for a short-term project or a large diesel generator to power an entire site, our team can help you choose the right solution. With generators ranging from 3kVA to 1500kVA+, flexible rental periods, nationwide delivery and 24/7 support, SGH makes generator hire simple, reliable and cost-effective.

Wide Range of Generator Sizes

From compact 3kVA units to 1500kVA+ industrial machines.

Multiple Fuel Options

Diesel, petrol, hybrid, and battery-powered solutions available.

Top Brands You Can Trust

Including Cummins, Kohler, Yanmar, and Scania.

Flexible Hire Periods

Short-term, long-term, and everything in between.

Fast Nationwide Delivery

With 24/7 support to keep your power on.

By Power Output (kVA)

Small Generators
(3kVA – 20kVA)

Great for home use, small events, or light commercial tasks.

Medium Generators
(10kVA – 100kVA)

Ideal for construction sites, mid-size events, and temporary commercial setups.

Large Generators
(100kVA – 500kVA+)

Built for industrial operations, mining, factories, and heavy-duty applications.

By Fuel Type

Diesel Generators

The go-to for high-power, long-term use.

Petrol Generators

Lightweight, portable, and simple to use.

Hybrid & Battery Generators

Quiet, eco-conscious, fuel saving and ideal for urban or indoor environments.

Silent Generators

Low-noise units designed for events, night-time use, residential or noise-restricted zones.

Why Aussie Businesses Trust SGH

Real Feedback. Real Reliability.

  • I have dealt with Chris is the hire department many times. From emergency calls, to last minute generators he is always happy to help and always finds a great solution for me. I could not recommend dealing with him more.

    Matt Kaplan

  • Fast, reliable, and friendly service. Highly recommend. Last minute booking on a friday for a sunday morning setup for a full day business trade. Packdown on the same day.

    Tiffany Beckinsale

  • Southern Gens gets the job done. No matter day or night they have helped in anyway possible to get power back on. Their electrical staff are particularly great to work with and always very helpful. Thanks SGH.

    Ross Annette

Not sure what you need?
Let’s figure it out together.

Our experts can guide you through the options — whether you’re powering an event, a building site, specialist equipment or a temporary facility. We’ll help you choose the right size, fuel type, and rental term.

What size generator do I need?

It depends on how much power your site or event needs. Our team can quickly calculate the right size based on your usage.

Power calculator

Can I hire a generator just for one day?

Absolutely. We offer flexible hire terms — from one-day rentals to long-term contracts.

Do you deliver and set it up?

Yes. We deliver nationwide and offer full setup, testing, and removal when you're done.

Do I need to maintain the generator?

For short hires, we handle it all. For longer rentals, we’ll schedule any servicing you need.

What if something goes wrong?

We offer 24/7 support. If anything stops working, our team is on standby to fix it or replace the unit fast.