When choosing a lighting tower, the decision between solar and diesel depends on your specific needs. Both lighting towers offer excellent features, but their performance and cost-effectiveness vary.
Solar Lighting Towers
Solar-powered lighting towers, like the Able Sales LT4100S, are eco-friendly and low-maintenance. They use no fuel, cutting refuelling costs, running quietly, and producing no emissions or fumes
Once set up, these solar units run independently, with lights that turn on automatically at night and switch off during the day to recharge.
While they cost more upfront, their low operating expenses make up for it over time. Diesel powered engines require regular servicing which can drive up operational expenses further. Thanks to lithium powered batteries the solar lighting towers require minimal servicing.
The lithium batteries also offer a lifespan of 3000 cycles, equivalent to eight years of life if fully charged and discharged daily.
These towers are ideal for urban environments and remote locations where fuel and service access are a challenge. However, they are less powerful than diesel alternatives, offering 4×100 Watts of lighting power.
Diesel Lighting Towers
For higher illumination needs, a diesel-powered lighting tower, such as the Able Sales LT4500K, is a powerful choice. It provides a far more stronger 4×500 Watts of lighting power, making it suitable for large worksites.
Although diesel models are cheaper upfront, they come with fuel costs and require regular engine maintenance.
Diesel-powered towers are the top choice for lighting large areas, like mining pits and underground sites.
Key Features of Both Options
Whichever option you choose, you’re guaranteed to get great quality and value for your money. Able Sales lighting towers come with a 2 years or 2,000 hours engine warranty (for diesel models) and a 2 year or 1,500 hours (2,000 hours for solar model) lighting tower warranty. All Able units have light sensors that turn them on and off automatically, eliminating the need for manual operation.
All trailers are supplied with a VIN number, are fully compliant and ready to be road registered. To see which model is right for you view our full range of lighting towers.
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