10 KVA Silent Diesel Generator for Rent in Dubai & UAE
Our most-hired small set — 58 dB(A) means you can park it beside an occupied building and nobody notices.
The 10 KVA silent diesel generator is the workhorse of our small fleet. The soundproof canopy brings it down to about 58 dB(A) at 7 metres — quieter than normal conversation at that distance — which is why it ends up outside hotels, clinics, occupied villas and night works where a petrol set would get shut down. A water-cooled Kubota Z482 gives it a genuinely long service life and a modest 1.9 litres an hour at 75% load.
- Capacity
- 10 KVA / 8 kW
- Supply
- Single Phase
- Noise
- 58 dB(A) at 7 m
- Runtime
- approx 24 hrs per tank
10 KVA Generator Rental Price
Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available for the 10 KVA Silent Diesel Generator, with fuel, delivery and installation quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Monthly hire works out cheapest per day. Tell us your dates and site location and we will send a fixed written quote.
What a 10 KVA Generator Will Run
These are real loads we have supplied this set for, not theoretical maximums. A 10 KVA generator gives 8 kW of continuous power at the standard 0.8 power factor. Size your job so the running load sits between 50 and 80 percent of that, which leaves headroom for the surge when motors start. If you are unsure, send us your equipment list and we will size it for you at no cost.
| Load type | What this set handles |
|---|---|
| Site lighting | Up to 40 x 100 W LED floodlights |
| Portacabin | Site office with 3 x 1.5 HP AC, lights and sockets |
| Hand tools | 4 x 1,500 W tools plus lighting |
| Water pump | 1 x 5 HP single-phase pump |
| Villa backup | Full villa essentials: fridges, lights, 3 AC units |
10 KVA Silent Diesel Generator Specifications
| Power output | 10 KVA |
|---|---|
| Continuous power | 8 kW |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Engine | Kubota Z482 water-cooled diesel |
| Alternator | Brushless, self-exciting AVR |
| Cooling | Water Cooled |
| Starting | Electric start with key |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 1.9 L/h at 75% load |
| Runtime per tank | approx 24 hours at 75% load |
| Noise level | 58 dB(A) at 7 metres |
| Enclosure | Full soundproof canopy |
| Outlets | 2 x 13A sockets, 1 x 32A industrial socket |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 1,500 x 750 x 1,000 mm |
| Dry weight | 400 kg |
What Is Included
- Serviced, load-tested and inspected before every hire
- Same-day delivery across Dubai and next-day UAE-wide
- Daily, weekly, monthly and project rates
- 24/7 breakdown response with unit swap-out
- Delivered with a full tank; refuelling service available
- Free load sizing advice before you book
- Earth rod, cables and distribution board available
- Operator and generator attendant on request
Best Suited To
- Night works and noise-restricted zones in Downtown Dubai and Business Bay
- Occupied villa and apartment backup during DEWA changeovers
- Site offices, security cabins and welfare units
- Retail and F&B units awaiting permanent supply
- Events where the generator sits close to guests
10 KVA Compared With the Sizes Either Side
Picking a generator one size too small costs you downtime; one size too large costs you fuel and risks wet stacking. This is how the 10 KVA stacks up against its neighbours in our fleet.
| Specification | 8 KVA | 10 KVA (this page) | 12 KVA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous power | 6.4 kW | 8 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel | Diesel |
| Supply | Single Phase | Single Phase | Single Phase |
| Engine | Honda GX690 V-twin air-cooled | Kubota Z482 water-cooled diesel | Kubota D722 water-cooled diesel |
| Fuel burn at 75% | 3.0 L/h | 1.9 L/h | 2.3 L/h |
| Tank / runtime | 30 L / approx 10 hrs | 45 L / approx 24 hrs | 50 L / approx 22 hrs |
| Noise at 7 m | 72 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Dry weight | 130 kg | 400 kg | 450 kg |
Where We Deliver the 10 KVA Generator
We run our own transport, so a 10 KVA set can be on your site the same day almost anywhere in Dubai and next day across the rest of the Emirates. Remote sites, farms, desert plots and island projects are all routine for us. These are the areas we cover most often:
Not on the list? We cover the whole of the UAE — see all service areas or ask us about your location.
10 KVA Generator Rental — Questions We Get Asked
How quiet is 58 dB(A) really?
At 7 metres it is quieter than a normal conversation. In practice you can stand next to an occupied building and hold a phone call without raising your voice. It is the size we recommend whenever noise complaints are a risk.
Is 10 KVA single or three phase?
Standard build is single phase 230 V, which suits villas, offices and small shops. If you need three phase at this size tell us when you book and we will reserve a three-phase unit.
How much does it cost to rent a 10 KVA generator in Dubai?
Rates depend on hire duration, delivery point and whether you need fuel and an operator included. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are all available and monthly hire is by far the cheapest per day. Send us your dates and location and we will come back with a fixed written quote, with no obligation.
What load will a 10 KVA generator actually carry?
A 10 KVA set delivers 8 kW of continuous power at the standard 0.8 power factor. As a rule, size your generator so the running load sits between 50 and 80 percent of that figure, which leaves room for the surge when motors start. Night works and noise-restricted zones in Downtown Dubai and Business Bay is a typical fit.
Do you deliver a 10 KVA generator across the UAE?
Yes. We deliver to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, including remote sites, farms and desert locations. Same-day delivery is normally possible within Dubai when you book before midday.
Is fuel included with the generator hire?
We deliver the set with a full tank as standard. After that you can refuel yourself or add our scheduled refuelling service, which we usually recommend for continuous running so nobody has to watch the gauge. The 45 litre tank on this unit gives roughly 24 hours at 75 percent load.
What happens if the generator breaks down?
Call us and we respond 24/7. Every set is serviced and load-tested before it leaves our yard, but if a fault does occur on site we attend and, where it cannot be fixed quickly, we swap the unit so your work does not stop.
Closest Alternatives to the 10 KVA Silent Diesel Generator
8 KVA Petrol Portable Generator
6.4 kW · Single Phase
12 KVA Silent Diesel Generator
9.6 kW · Single Phase
6.5 KVA Petrol Portable Generator
5.2 kW · Single Phase
5 KVA Diesel Portable Generator
4.0 kW · Single Phase
Full Generator Range: 5 KVA to 250 KVA
Every size we hire, from a 5 KVA portable you can lift into a pickup to a 250 KVA set that powers an entire development. Browse the full generator rental guide to compare them all.
Need a 10 KVA generator on site today?
Tell us the load, the dates and the location. We will confirm the right size, give you a fixed price and get the set delivered — usually the same day within Dubai.