What size generators do you hire and sell?

We match generators to each project's load, run time and site requirements for both hire and sales. Contact us with your needs and we'll recommend the right fit for your Melbourne or Victorian site.

Do you deliver diesel?

Yes. We deliver final-filtered diesel directly to onsite generators or fuel cells, with deliveries over 1,000 litres available.

Can I buy a generator instead of hiring?

Yes. We sell new, refurbished and custom-built generators across Melbourne and Victoria, fully workshop-tested, warranted and delivered ready to run.

How often should generators be serviced?

Intervals depend on the manufacturer, operating hours and conditions. We provide minor and major servicing to manufacturer specifications.

What areas do you service?

We support generator hire and sales across Melbourne and wider Victoria, with Australia-wide project support available on request.

Can you transport our existing generator?

Yes. Our crane and tilt-slide trucks can collect, transport and precisely position customer-owned generators.

Are Kubota generators better than other diesel brands?

Kubota diesel engines are widely regarded as among the longest-lasting in their class. For continuous or standby duty where longevity matters, Kubota is a top choice. For pure budget portable use, other diesels may be cheaper.

How long do Kubota diesel generators last?

With regular servicing, a Kubota diesel generator can run 10,000-20,000+ hours. Many Kubota engines outlast the alternator and frame they are mounted in.

Are Kubota standby generators quiet?

The SQ series is super-silent, designed for residential and commercial standby where noise is a concern. They are among the quietest standby diesels available.

Do Kubota generators need a transfer switch for standby?

Yes. For automatic standby, a Kubota standby generator is paired with an ATS (auto transfer switch) that starts the generator when mains power fails and switches back when it returns.

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Buying Guides02 September 2026 7 min read

Kubota Generators Australia: Diesel Reliability for Standby and Trade

Japanese diesel engineering built to outlast the rest - here's how to choose a Kubota generator for standby or trade.

By Hanson Hire

Kubota Generators Australia: Diesel Reliability for Standby and Trade

Quick Answer

Kubota generators are Japanese-engineered diesel units prized for longevity and quiet operation. The Australian range spans 5.5kVA portable diesel generators with long-range tanks up to 33kVA standby units. Kubota engines are known for outlasting competitor diesels, making them ideal for fixed standby and continuous-duty applications.

Why Kubota Diesel Generators Are Trusted in Australia

Kubota is a Japanese engine manufacturer famous for compact diesel engines that outlast almost anything else in their class. When reliability and long life matter - fixed standby, continuous duty, remote sites - Kubota is the engine of choice. Hanson Hire stocks genuine Kubota generators as well as Kubota-powered Genelite units.

The Kubota Range

Portable Diesel (GL Series)

The GL6000 and GL9000 are portable diesel generators with long-range fuel tanks - built for all-day running on sites where refuelling is inconvenient.

Kubota GL6000 5.5kVA Diesel - long-range tank portable diesel
Kubota GL9000 8kVA Long Range - bigger portable for continuous site work

Mine-spec versions with upgraded safety are available - see the GL6000 Mine Spec and GL9000 Mine Spec.

Standby Diesel (SQ and KJ Series)

These are quiet, enclosed, auto-start standby units for homes, farms and businesses. The SQ series is super-silent; the KJ series is the heavy-duty standby line.

Kubota SQ1120 11.8kVA Standby - quiet single-phase standby
Kubota SQ1150 16kVA Standby - larger single-phase standby
Kubota SQ3300 33kVA Standby - three-phase standby
Kubota KJ-T300 33kVA - heavy-duty standby

Kubota-Powered Genelite

Genelite pairs Kubota engines with Australian-built alternators and controls for a locally-supported standby option:

Genelite Kubota LG10K 11kVA

Why Choose Kubota?

Engine longevity - Kubota diesels regularly outlast competitor engines by thousands of hours
Quiet operation - SQ series is super-silent, suitable for residential standby
Fuel efficiency - low fuel burn per kVA
Parts availability - Kubota has strong dealer support across Australia

Picking the Right Kubota

For portable site power, the GL9000 long-range is the workhorse. For quiet home or business standby, the SQ1120 or SQ3300. For heavy continuous duty, the KJ-T300.

Need help sizing? Use our generator size calculator or get a quote. Browse all Kubota generators for sale.

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