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About Patrick Paden

For over 40 years I have been helping customers in all industries to find cost effective solutions for their on-site power generation projects as well as other process equipment requirements. My success comes from listening and understanding the customer needs. I pride myself on having many repeat customers, meeting or exceeding their needs in a cost effective and timely manner.

Here is who we work with:

✓ BUSINESS OWNERS - Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS - Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ ENGINEERS -Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ PLANT MANAGERS - Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ DEALERS, BROKERS and MANUFACTURERS Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs..

We specialize in the brands you can trust, CAT, Caterpillar, Cummins, Baldor, Detroit Diesel, GM, Jenbacher, John Deere, Katolight, Kohler, Generac, Mitsubishi, MQ Power, MTU, Multiquip,Olympian, Onan, Volvo, Waukesha and others.

Power on the Move: The Caterpillar XQ230 Tier 4F Rental Grade Generator

By |2026-03-30T16:45:45+00:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: CAT Rental Grade Generator, Caterpillar diesel generator, Diesel generator, Industrial generator|

Power on the Move: The Caterpillar XQ230 Tier 4F Rental Grade Generator When your job site is miles away from the nearest utility pole, or when a massive outdoor event requires reliable electricity to keep the lights on and the sound systems pumping, you don’t just need power: you need mobile, reliable, and "rental-grade" power. In [...]

High-Capacity Reliability: The Cummins DQGAA 1250 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-30T16:41:01+00:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator, Used Diesel Generator|

High-Capacity Reliability: The Cummins DQGAA 1250 kW Diesel Generator When you are managing a mission-critical facility: whether it’s a sprawling data center, a regional hospital, or a massive industrial manufacturing plant: "good enough" power isn't an option. You need a beast that can handle the load the second the grid flickers. That is where the Cummins DQGAA [...]

Low-Hour Power: The Cummins DQCA 600 kW Diesel Generator Ready for Action

By |2026-03-23T20:57:35+00:00March 23rd, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Used Diesel Generator|

Low-Hour Power: The Cummins DQCA 600 kW Diesel Generator Ready for Action When it comes to industrial standby power, there is no room for compromise. Whether you are managing a high-tier data center, a regional hospital, or a large-scale manufacturing facility, the reliability of your backup system is the only thing standing between a minor inconvenience [...]

New Power for 2025: The Cummins DQCB 750 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-20T18:50:26+00:00March 20th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Industrial generator, New Cummins Diesel Generator|

New Power for 2025: The Cummins DQCB 750 kW Diesel Generator As we move through 2026, the demand for reliable, high-output standby power has never been higher. For industrial facilities, data centers, and healthcare institutions, the margin for error during a power outage is zero. Central States Diesel Generators is proud to highlight one of the [...]

Ultra-Low Hours and High Power: The Cummins DFLE 1500 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-18T16:27:56+00:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: Diesel generator, Industrial generator, Used Diesel Generator|

Ultra-Low Hours and High Power: The Cummins DFLE 1500 kW Diesel Generator When it comes to industrial power generation, there’s finding a generator that works, and then there’s finding a generator that’s an absolute powerhouse with barely any wear. Today, we’re talking about the latter: a Used Cummins DFLE 1500 kW Diesel Generator that’s sitting pretty with just 179 hours on [...]

Power Without Compromise: The New Cummins DQKAN 2500 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-18T16:22:33+00:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Industrial generator, Uncategorized, Used Diesel Generator|

Power Without Compromise: The New Cummins DQKAN 2500 kW Diesel Generator When your facility demands serious power: and I mean serious power: you don’t settle for anything less than absolute reliability. Whether you’re running a data center, a massive manufacturing plant, or any other mission-critical operation, downtime isn’t just inconvenient. It’s catastrophic. That’s where the New Cummins DQKAN 2500 [...]

Low Hours, High Reliability: Used Cummins DQGAA 1250 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-18T16:18:05+00:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Industrial generator, Uncategorized, Used Diesel Generator|

Low Hours, High Reliability: Used Cummins DQGAA 1250 kW Diesel Generator If you’re shopping for a high-capacity backup generator that won’t break a sweat under pressure, let me introduce you to a seriously impressive piece of equipment: the Used Cummins DQGAA 1250 kW diesel generator. This particular unit (CSDG# 4915) has only 648 hours on the clock [...]

The Dependable V12 Workhorse: Used Cummins DFGB 600 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-18T15:31:16+00:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Industrial generator, Used Diesel Generator|

When it comes to backup power, there is "reliable," and then there is "Cummins reliable." If you have been in the industrial power game for more than a minute, you know that Cummins isn't just a brand; it’s a standard. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into a specific unit we just landed at our Waukesha, [...]

Reliable Backup: The Cummins DQGAB 1500 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-18T23:22:10+00:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Used Diesel Generator|

Reliable Backup: The Cummins DQGAB 1500 kW Diesel Generator In the world of industrial power, reliability isn't just a preference: it’s a requirement. Whether you are managing a hyperscale data center, a regional hospital, or a large-scale manufacturing plant, the cost of a power failure can be measured in thousands of dollars per minute, or worse, [...]

The Legendary Workhorse: A Look at the Caterpillar 3412 800 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-03-17T00:10:25+00:00January 27th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator|

When it comes to industrial diesel generators, few names carry as much weight as Caterpillar. And when we're talking about CAT engines that have truly earned legendary status, the 3412 sits right at the top of the list. This V-12 powerhouse has been the backbone of countless facilities worldwide, and today we're taking a deep dive [...]

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