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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.

Pipeline Power: Used Cummins 880GFLC Natural Gas Generator with GTA50-G3 Engine (CSDG# 5070)

By |2026-10-26T18:09:04+00:00October 26th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Gas generator, Used Natural Gas Generator|

For facilities with pipeline natural gas and substantial backup-power requirements, the used Cummins 880GFLC natural gas generator (CSDG# 5070) offers a high-capacity option in a complete, enclosed package. This 2008 generator is listed at 880 kW standby, has 660 operating hours, and is offered for $229,900 FOB Katy, Texas. It’s powered by Cummins’ GTA50-G3 [...]

Proven QSX15 Muscle: Used Cummins DFEG 350 kW Diesel Generator, Only 522 Hours (CSDG# 5204)

By |2026-10-19T18:05:14+00:00October 19th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator|

A proven industrial engine, a complete outdoor-ready package, and just 522 listed hours make this used Cummins diesel generator worth a closer look. Central States Diesel Generators’ CSDG# 5204 is a 2014 Cummins DFEG rated at 350 kW standby and 315 kW prime, powered by the 15-liter QSX15-G9. It is offered for $69,900, located in Waukesha, [...]

New Caterpillar D1250GC 1250 kW Diesel Generator: C32B Power with a 5-Year Warranty (CSDG# 5141)

By |2026-10-14T18:36:28+00:00October 12th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Caterpillar diesel generator, Diesel generator, New CAT diesel generator|

For facilities where a brief power interruption can have serious consequences, selecting the right industrial backup power system is an important operational decision. The new Caterpillar D1250GC listed by Central States Diesel Generators (CSDG# 5141) combines a high-capacity rating with a Caterpillar C32B engine and a package configured for standby power applications. This 2024 1250 kW [...]

383 Hours, 1000 kW: Used Cummins DQFAD QST30-G5 NR2 Diesel Generator (CSDG# 5210)

By |2026-10-05T09:55:17+00:00October 5th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator, Diesel generator|

When dependable power is essential, equipment selection matters. Central States Diesel Generators is offering a low-hour used Cummins diesel generator with a 1000 kW standby rating, a heavy-duty QST30-G5 NR2 engine, integrated fuel storage, sound attenuation, and controls designed for demanding industrial power applications. The Cummins DQFAD QST30-G5 NR2 generator, CSDG# 5210, has only 383 hours [...]

New Cummins DFEK 500 kW Diesel Generator: QSX15-G9 Reliability in a Ready-to-Deploy Package

By |2026-09-28T16:17:33+00:00September 28th, 2026|Categories: Diesel generator, New Cummins Diesel Generator|

When dependable backup power is essential, the generator package must offer more than a nameplate rating. It needs a proven engine, robust electrical equipment, practical installation features, and the support of an established manufacturer. The new Cummins DFEK diesel generator listed by Central States Diesel Generators delivers that combination in a zero-hour, 2026 package rated for [...]

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Low-Hour Powerhouse: Used Cummins DQGAB 1500 kW Diesel Generator with QSK50 Engine (CSDG# 4600)

By |2026-08-31T17:34:56+00:00August 31st, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Used Diesel Generator|

When dependable power is essential, a high-capacity diesel generator must deliver more than a nameplate rating. It needs a proven engine, robust electrical equipment, strong cooling performance, fuel capacity for extended operation, and a documented maintenance and testing history. The Used Cummins DQGAB 1500 kW diesel generator, CSDG# 4600, brings those characteristics together in a substantial [...]

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Plan Ahead with Megawatt Power: New Cummins DQKAN 2500 kW Diesel Generator with QSK60-G19 (CSDG# 4344)

By |2026-08-24T14:33:10+00:00August 24th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, New Cummins Diesel Generator|

When a facility requires megawatt-class backup power, the generator set must deliver more than a high nameplate rating. It needs a proven engine, dependable controls, appropriate fuel capacity, strong cooling performance, and a package designed for demanding installation environments. The new Cummins DQKAN QSK60-G19 diesel generator, listed as CSDG# 4344, is built for exactly that type [...]

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Maximum Output: New Cummins DQKAN 2500 kW Diesel Generator with QSK60-G19 Engine (CSDG# 5027)

By |2026-08-18T08:37:52+00:00August 18th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, New Cummins Diesel Generator|

When a facility requires serious standby or prime power capacity, the generator set must provide more than a high nameplate rating. It must offer proven engineering, dependable controls, cooling capacity, serviceability, and enough electrical headroom to perform confidently under demanding conditions. Central States Diesel Generators’ CSDG# 5027 is a rare opportunity to secure that level of [...]

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Used Generator Auctions vs Dealers: Which Is Better in 2026?

By |2026-08-11T18:21:55+00:00August 11th, 2026|Categories: Used Diesel Generator, Used Kohler Generator, Used Natural Gas Generator|

Auction sites are full of generators at eye-catching hammer prices — government surplus, construction fleet sell-offs, bankruptcy liquidations. And dealer listings for similar-looking units can run tens of thousands of dollars higher. Is the dealer premium worth it? Having seen what actually rolls out of auction yards, here's the honest math. The Real Cost of an [...]

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Bi-Fuel Generators Explained: How Diesel + Natural Gas Hybrid Power Works

By |2026-08-11T18:26:30+00:00August 11th, 2026|Categories: Diesel generator, Gas generator, Industrial generator, Used Diesel Generator, Used Natural Gas Generator|

Every extended-outage plan collides with the same problem: diesel tanks run dry. Fuel deliveries during a regional storm are uncertain exactly when you need them most. Bi-fuel technology attacks that problem directly — stretching the same tank two to three times further by substituting pipeline natural gas for most of the diesel burn, without giving up [...]

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