There are various brands and manufacturers of portable diesel generators for sale in the UK. Target Power offer our customers brands, who use reputable engines brands, such as Yanmar and Kohler, because they are more robust, fuel efficient and come with a good warranty. Pramac, Ferbo and Kohler SDMO tend to be the most reputable brands of diesel generators in the UK. However, whilst there will be a higher initial cost outlay, the overall build quality ensures product longevity.  

We recommend European brands such as Kohler SDMO, Pramac and Ferbo, because they come with a good international warranty and the overall build quality tends to be the better of the small diesel generators on the market.

It depends on the application. In most cases it is cheaper to use electric. Using a Diesel generator as a main source of power, would cost more, because Diesel costs more than electric. However, for people who live off grid, they have no choice but to use Diesel. Portable diesel generators are great for when you don’t have access to a accessible electric supply.

The emissions, maintenance costs and upfront cost. The better brands on the market such as Pramac, Ferbo and Kohler SDMO do tend to use engines which are emissions compliant, compared to the cheaper chinse brands available. Maintenance costs tend to be £200-300 a year, or every 6 months if the generator is used regular. And the upfront cost for a good quality portable Diesel generator is somewhere between £3000 – £8000 dependant on quality, and size.