More Than Just Machines In a Lot
To the casual eye, a generator yard might look like rows of machines waiting to be sold. But at Generator Source, our yard is much more than storage, it’s a carefully managed environment where every unit is evaluated, organized, and prepared to meet the needs of businesses across Colorado, Florida, and Texas.
During a recent yard walk, our operations team discussed what goes into managing a 14-acre facility filled with industrial equipment. The conversation highlighted a truth we’ve lived by for decades: yard management isn’t about what you see, it’s about the discipline behind the scenes.
Reusing and Repurposing Enclosures
Enclosures are one of the most versatile components of large generators. During our yard review, we discussed how a Caterpillar 3516C could fit into an existing enclosure, saving both cost and lead time for the right customer.
Repurposing enclosures allows us to:
- Provide flexible solutions when new housings are delayed or expensive.
- Reduce waste by reusing high-quality materials.
- Meet specific sound attenuation or compliance needs faster.
By maintaining a variety of enclosures, we can respond to unique customer requests without waiting on factory timelines.
Fuel Tank Management and Compliance
Fuel tanks are a critical part of the yard process. During inspections, our team verifies compliance with UL standards, checks for corrosion, and ensures double-wall protection when required. Tanks that no longer meet code are removed from inventory, while compliant tanks are paired with the right units to give customers a turnkey solution.
This proactive approach prevents surprises for customers and ensures every unit we sell or rent has a compliant fuel strategy ready to go.
The Logistics of Moving Large Generators
Managing a yard filled with units ranging from 20 kW to 4 MW requires more than forklifts. Our teams use cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment to position, load, and ship generators safely. Every move is documented and performed with care, reducing the risk of damage and ensuring units arrive ready for installation.
For customers, this means confidence that the generator they receive has been handled professionally at every step.
Why Yard Management Matters to Customers
Good yard management is not about appearances, it’s about trust. Customers depend on us to provide equipment that’s ready for real-world use. By keeping our facility disciplined, we ensure:
- Transparency: Customers see clearly what is available and serviceable.
- Efficiency: Our teams can locate, inspect, and prepare units quickly.
- Reliability: Every unit is evaluated and stored with its next customer in mind.
- In short, yard management translates directly into customer value.
The Generator Source Difference
With over 50 years of experience, Generator Source has refined the art of managing industrial power equipment. Our Brighton, Colorado yard, along with facilities in Florida and Texas, are run with the same principle: every unit should either be ready for a customer or removed from the lot.
This commitment to quality control sets us apart. Where some vendors may leave outdated equipment to collect dust, we keep our yards lean, organized, and customer-ready.
Discipline Behind the Scenes
When customers visit our facilities, they often see rows of generators staged and ready. What they don’t see are the daily practices, scrapping non-serviceable units, repurposing enclosures, verifying fuel tanks, and safely handling equipment, that make those rows meaningful.
Good yard management ensures that when a customer calls, we can provide not just a generator, but a reliable, compliant, and ready-to-deploy solution.
Call 877-866-6895 or visit generatorsource.com to learn more about our available inventory and how we prepare equipment to meet your needs.