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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.

Cummins Generator Model Codes Explained: DFEK, DFGB, DQCB, DQFAD, DFLC and More

By |2026-08-11T17:44:02+00:00June 18th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Used Diesel Generator|

If you've shopped for a used Cummins generator, you've hit the alphabet soup: DFEK, DFHB, DFLC, DQGAA, DQKAN. These codes aren't random — they're Cummins' internal model designations, and once you can read them, a listing tells you the kW class, engine platform, and generation of the unit at a glance. This guide decodes the most [...]

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Legendary Power, Ultra-Low Hours: The Cummins DFLC 1250 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-06-17T18:44:36+00:00June 17th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator|

For our customers looking for serious, mission-critical reliability, this unit (CSDG# 5076) is a total home run. Let’s dive into why this particular setup is such a powerhouse for industries that simply cannot afford a second of downtime. The Heart of a Legend: The Cummins KTA50-G3 Engine When you talk about the "gold standard" in heavy-duty [...]

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The AI Data Center Boom and the 2026 Generator Shortage: Lead Times, Prices, and How to Buy Anyway

By |2026-08-11T18:10:21+00:00June 8th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Power Backup, Used Diesel Generator|

If you've requested a quote for a large standby generator recently, you've seen it: delivery dates a year or more out, price escalation clauses, and allocation language that didn't exist in 2019. The cause isn't a supply chain hiccup — it's a structural demand shock from the largest infrastructure buildout of the decade. Here's what's happening, [...]

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The 1000 kW Powerhouse: Inside the 2025 Cummins DQFAD QST30 Diesel Generator

By |2026-06-08T10:28:00+00:00June 8th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator|

In the world of industrial power, timing is everything. When your facility is expanding, your data center is scaling, or your hospital is upgrading its life-safety systems, waiting 12 to 18 months for a factory order isn't just an inconvenience: it’s a risk to your operations. That’s why we are excited to spotlight one of the [...]

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The Unicorn of Backup Power: A Low-Hour Cummins 625 kW Natural Gas Generator

By |2026-06-01T15:26:53+00:00June 1st, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator, Gas generator|

In the world of industrial power generation, finding a high-capacity natural gas unit on the secondary market is difficult enough. Finding one with ultra-low hours is nearly impossible. That is why we are calling our latest arrival: a Used Cummins 625GFJB 625 kW Natural Gas Generator (CSDG# 5030): a true "unicorn." While diesel units are the [...]

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Unmatched Power Density: The New Cummins C3000D6E 3000 kW Diesel Generator

By |2026-05-26T14:21:37+00:00May 26th, 2026|Categories: Back-up generator, Cummins generator|

In the world of high-stakes infrastructure, power is not just a convenience: it is a lifeline. Whether it’s a hyperscale data center keeping the global economy moving or a Level 1 trauma center where every second counts, the requirement for uninterrupted power is absolute. This is where the New Cummins C3000D6E 3000 kW Diesel Generator (CSDG# [...]

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10 Best 100 kW–200 kW Commercial Generators (2026)

By |2026-08-11T18:10:34+00:00May 22nd, 2026|Categories: Commercial Generator, Used Diesel Generator|

The 100–200 kW range is where commercial standby power starts: enough capacity to run a full small business — HVAC included — from a single compact skid. It's also the most crowded segment of the market, with every major brand competing and a deep used inventory. This guide ranks the ten best options and gives you [...]

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The Dependable V16 Workhorse: Used Cummins DFLB 1100 kW Diesel Generator Ready to Roll

By |2026-05-14T13:37:47+00:00May 13th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Diesel generator|

When it comes to heavy-duty industrial power, there are names that people trust, and then there are legends that people rely on when the stakes are at their highest. The Cummins DFLB 1100 kW Diesel Generator falls firmly into the latter category. If you are looking for a machine that combines massive raw power with the [...]

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Brand New Power: The Caterpillar C15 500 kW Diesel Generator Ready for Immediate Ship

By |2026-05-07T13:08:23+00:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Diesel generator, New CAT diesel generator|

Key features of this 500 kW unit include: Low Hours: 2023 model with 0 hours on the meter, essentially brand new. Reliable Engine: Powered by a CAT C15 ATAAC in-line, 6-cylinder, 4-cycle diesel powerhouse known for handling massive block loads without stumbling. Extended Runtime: Features an 875-gallon double-wall sub-base fuel tank, capable of providing significant runtime [...]

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Top 10 750 kW Diesel Generators for Sale (2026)

By |2026-08-11T18:10:45+00:00May 6th, 2026|Categories: Cummins generator, Diesel generator, Used Diesel Generator|

The 750 kW class sits in a sweet spot: big enough to carry an entire mid-size facility, small enough to ship as a single standard skid without the switchgear complexity of multi-megawatt paralleled plants. It's also one of the most active segments of the used market, fed by data center refresh cycles and hospital upgrades. Here [...]

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