20 KVA Silent Diesel Generator for Rent in Dubai & UAE
The default villa-build set — enough for a full trade mix without moving into heavy plant territory.
The 20 KVA silent diesel generator is the size most villa and small commercial builds settle on. Sixteen kilowatts covers a concrete mixer, a vibrator, site lighting and a portacabin at the same time, which is the realistic simultaneous load on a house-sized plot. The Perkins 403A-15G2 is the engine we see fewest problems with in UAE heat, and parts are everywhere, which keeps breakdown response fast.
- Capacity
- 20 KVA / 16 kW
- Supply
- Three Phase
- Noise
- 62 dB(A) at 7 m
- Runtime
- approx 18 hrs per tank
20 KVA Generator Rental Price
Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available for the 20 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 20 KVA Generator Will Run
These are real loads we have supplied this set for, not theoretical maximums. A 20 KVA generator gives 16 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 |
|---|---|
| Concrete mixer | Mixer plus 2 x poker vibrators together |
| Site lighting | Two tower lights plus perimeter floods |
| Power tools | Full trade board — 6 to 8 tools in use |
| Water pump | 1 x 15 HP three-phase dewatering pump |
| Site accommodation | Two portacabins with 8 AC units |
20 KVA Silent Diesel Generator Specifications
| Power output | 20 KVA |
|---|---|
| Continuous power | 16 kW |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| Voltage | 415 V / 240 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Engine | Perkins 403A-15G2 water-cooled |
| Alternator | Stamford-type brushless with AVR |
| Cooling | Water Cooled |
| Starting | Electric start with key |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 3.8 L/h at 75% load |
| Runtime per tank | approx 18 hours at 75% load |
| Noise level | 62 dB(A) at 7 metres |
| Enclosure | Full soundproof canopy |
| Outlets | 2 x 63A three-phase, 2 x 32A, 2 x 13A |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,000 x 900 x 1,250 mm |
| Dry weight | 650 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
- Villa and townhouse construction from foundation to handover
- Small commercial fit-outs needing three-phase supply
- Landscaping and pool contractors
- Temporary supply for retail units in DIP and Al Quoz
- Mid-sized events with catering and lighting loads
20 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 20 KVA stacks up against its neighbours in our fleet.
| Specification | 15 KVA | 20 KVA (this page) | 25 KVA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous power | 12 kW | 16 kW | 20 kW |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Supply | Three Phase | Three Phase | Three Phase |
| Engine | Kubota D1105 water-cooled diesel | Perkins 403A-15G2 water-cooled | Perkins 404A-22G water-cooled |
| Fuel burn at 75% | 2.9 L/h | 3.8 L/h | 4.7 L/h |
| Tank / runtime | 60 L / approx 21 hrs | 70 L / approx 18 hrs | 80 L / approx 17 hrs |
| Noise at 7 m | 60 dB(A) | 62 dB(A) | 62 dB(A) |
| Dry weight | 520 kg | 650 kg | 720 kg |
Where We Deliver the 20 KVA Generator
We run our own transport, so a 20 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.
20 KVA Generator Rental — Questions We Get Asked
Is 20 KVA enough for a villa construction site?
For most villa plots, yes. Twenty KVA covers a mixer, vibrators, lighting and a site office running together. If you are also running a tower hoist or a large dewatering pump, step up to 30 KVA.
How much diesel does it use per day?
About 3.8 litres an hour at 75% load, so roughly 38 litres over a ten-hour shift. The 70 litre tank runs about 18 hours between fills.
How much does it cost to rent a 20 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 20 KVA generator actually carry?
A 20 KVA set delivers 16 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. Villa and townhouse construction from foundation to handover is a typical fit.
Do you deliver a 20 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 70 litre tank on this unit gives roughly 18 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.
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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 20 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.