Sell your used
generator in the UK.

Selling a used generator? Send UGT the details for an assessment. We consider diesel and gas sets, individual machines and multiple-unit packages.

Tell us about your generator.

Open sets, acoustic generators, containerised equipment, non-runners and surplus units are all considered, subject to assessment. Include photographs of the set and nameplate when sending your enquiry.

Your name *

Company

Email address *

Phone number

Generator town / postcode / country *

Make and model

Approximate kVA and duty

Year

Displayed running hours

Condition

Faults, history and included equipment

Access and collection details

Optional private photograph-sharing link

Include whole-set and nameplate photographs, the hour display and any damage. You can also attach photos to the email or send them on WhatsApp.

Authority to sell *

This prepares an email in your email app. Review the details, attach any photographs and press send there. An enquiry does not guarantee a valuation, purchase or collection.

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We consider used, surplus and standby generators

Tell UGT about an individual diesel or gas generating set, a standby unit being replaced, surplus fleet equipment or a non-running generator. Open, acoustic and containerised sets are considered subject to assessment. Owners, facilities managers, construction companies and demolition contractors can start with the information available.

Make the generator easy to identify

Send the set manufacturer and engine brand separately if known. Examples include FG Wilson sets with Perkins engines, CAT / Caterpillar generators, Cummins, Volvo, SDMO and Atlas Copco. For another make, supply the plate details rather than trying to match a category. Prime and standby outputs should keep their original labels.

How the enquiry works

Provide your contact details, location, specification and condition, using “unknown” where needed.
Send clear photographs and any available records. We may need more information or an inspection before discussing a purchase.
If the set is suitable, agree the equipment, price, payment and collection responsibilities in writing.

Questions from generator owners

Can I enquire without knowing the kVA or model?

Yes. Write “unknown” and send a readable nameplate photograph if available. You do not need to guess the technical details.

Will you consider a non-running generator?

Non-running and surplus units are considered subject to assessment. Describe known faults, missing parts and when the unit last ran. An enquiry does not guarantee a purchase.

Can I offer more than one generator?

Yes. Include a separate asset reference and description for each unit, along with its location and any deadline for the site.

Does an enquiry include collection or disconnection?

No. Discuss access and whether the generator is still installed. Assessment, isolation, lifting and transport responsibilities must be agreed for the particular job.

How is a used generator valued?

The specification, condition, records, included equipment and recovery requirements all affect an assessment. A headline kVA or hour reading alone is not a valuation.

Photographs and valuation checklist · Surplus and non-running sets · Preparing for collection