Portable Power & Lighting
Generator Rental in Arlington, TX
Family owned since 1959 · 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012
Quick Answer
Moore Rental Service rents generators in Arlington, TX from $65 per day for a 2000-watt inverter up to $100 per day for a 7000-watt portable. A towable Terex light tower rents for $115 per day. Cords and distribution boxes available. Call (817) 277-1141.
- 2000W Inverter
- $65 / day • $200 / week
- 3000/3500W Inverter
- $95 / day • $380 / week
- 6500W & 7000W Portable
- $100 / day • $400 / week
- Towable Light Tower
- $115 / day • $460 / week
Quiet inverter generators for events, 6500 and 7000 watt portables for job sites and outages, a towable Terex light tower, plus the cords, distribution boxes and cable ramps that make a temporary power setup actually work.
Sizing a Generator: Add the Starting Watts, Not Just the Running Watts
The most common generator rental mistake is sizing off running wattage alone. Anything with an electric motor — a compressor, a pump, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a table saw — draws a large surge for a fraction of a second at startup, often two to three times its running draw. A generator that is fine on paper will trip or stall the moment that surge hits.
Add up the running watts of everything you will run at the same time, then add the single largest starting surge on top, and rent above that number. Rough guidance from the Moore Rental fleet:
- 2000 / 1600 watt inverter — $65/day. Laptops, phones, a small PA, lights, a food warmer, a small fridge. The event and tailgate generator.
- 3000 / 3500 watt inverter — $95/day. Sound systems, concession equipment, several tools, a full lighting run. Still quiet enough for weddings and outdoor events.
- 2000–4000 watt portable — $95/day. General job-site power for hand tools and lighting.
- 6500 watt portable — $100/day. Multiple contractors' tools, a compressor, a well pump, or the essential circuits in a house during an outage.
- 7000 watt portable — $100/day. The largest in the fleet. Heavier motor loads, larger job sites, extended outage coverage.
At $100 per day for both the 6500 and 7000 watt units, there is no reason to under-buy. When in doubt, go up a size.
Inverter vs. Conventional Generator
Inverter generators — choose for events and electronics
Inverters produce clean, stable "sine wave" power and throttle their engine down to match the load. That means two things people care about: they are dramatically quieter, and they are safe for sensitive electronics — sound boards, laptops, POS terminals, LED lighting controllers, medical devices. If the generator will be anywhere near guests, an inverter is the only reasonable choice.
Conventional portables — choose for job sites
Run at fixed engine speed and deliver more raw watts per dollar. Louder and with less refined power output, but perfectly suited to saws, drills, compressors, pumps, heaters and work lights. This is what you want when the priority is capacity rather than quiet.
Carbon Monoxide, Backfeeding and Other Things That Kill People
Generators cause serious injuries and deaths every storm season across Texas. These rules are not negotiable:
- Outdoors only, and far from the building. Never run a generator in a garage — even with the door open — or in a carport, shed, crawl space, breezeway or covered patio. Place it well away from the house with the exhaust pointed away, and keep it clear of every window, door and vent. Carbon monoxide is odorless and kills in minutes.
- Never backfeed your house wiring. Plugging a generator into a wall outlet to power a home energizes the utility line outside and can kill lineworkers and neighbors. Power appliances directly with proper cords, or have a licensed electrician install a transfer switch.
- Let it cool before refueling. Gasoline spilled on a hot engine ignites. Shut down, wait, then fill — and store fuel in approved containers away from the running unit.
- Keep it dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or generator tent if it is raining. Never touch a generator with wet hands.
- Use properly rated cords. Heavy-gauge outdoor extension cords, undamaged, fully unrolled. A coiled cord under load heats up.
Cords, Distribution and Light Towers
Getting the power from the generator to where the work is takes more than the generator. Moore Rental Service stocks the rest:
- 30 amp generator cord, 10/4, 25 feet — $10/day. Heavy-gauge cable rated for real load, not a household extension cord.
- 30 amp power distribution mini box — $30/day. Breaks a single high-amperage generator outlet into multiple standard receptacles with breaker protection. This is how you feed several crews or several event vendors from one machine safely.
- 2-channel cable ramp protector, 40 inches — $16.50/day. Protects cable runs from vehicle and foot traffic, and — just as important at a public event — removes a trip hazard from a walkway.
- Towable Terex RL4000 light tower — $115/day. A self-contained diesel-powered mast that lights an entire site or event field. Rented for night construction, storm recovery, parking areas, sports fields, festivals and search work.
Equipment & Rental Rates
| Equipment | 4 Hour | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
INVERTER / GENERATOR 2000/1600 WATTS
|
$45.00 | $65.00 | $200.00 |
INVERTER / GENERATOR 3000/3500 WATTS
|
$65.00 | $95.00 | $380.00 |
GENERATOR PORTABLE 2000-4000 WATT
|
$55.00 | $95.00 | $285.00 |
GENERATOR PORTABLE 6500 WATTS
|
$70.00 | $100.00 | $400.00 |
GENERATOR PORTABLE 7000 WATTS
|
$70.00 | $100.00 | $400.00 |
TOWABLE LIGHT TOWER TEREX RL4000
|
— | $115.00 | $460.00 |
30 POWER DISTRIBUTION MINI BOX
|
— | $30.00 | $60.00 |
30 AMP GENERATOR CORD 10/4 25 FEET
|
— | $10.00 | $25.00 |
CABLE RAMP PROTECTOR 2 CHANNEL 40"
|
— | $16.50 | $49.50 |
Rates shown are from the Moore Rental Service catalog and are subject to change. Tax, damage waiver and delivery are not included. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current pricing and availability.
Where We Rent: Arlington and the Surrounding DFW Cities
Moore Rental Service has operated from 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012 as a family-owned business since 1959. Customers pick up equipment here and put it to work across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, along with the surrounding Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
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How Renting From Moore Rental Service Works
Call and Reserve
Tell us what the job is, not just what machine you think you need. Call (817) 277-1141 and we will confirm availability and hold the equipment for your date.
Pick Up or Have It Delivered
Come by 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Every renter gets a full walkthrough of the controls, safe operation and shutdown before leaving.
Get the Job Done
Rent by the two-hour block, four-hour block, day or week, whichever fits the work. Questions mid-job? Call us — we would rather answer than have you guess.
Bring It Back
Return the equipment during store hours and you are done. No membership, no subscription, no long-term commitment.
Generator Rental — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a generator in Arlington, TX?
Moore Rental Service rents a 2000/1600 watt inverter for $65 per day, a 3000/3500 watt inverter for $95 per day, a 2000–4000 watt portable for $95 per day, and both the 6500 and 7000 watt portables for $100 per day. Weekly rates range from $200 to $400. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm.
What size generator do I need?
Add the running watts of everything you will run at the same time, then add the largest single starting surge on top — motors draw two to three times their running watts at startup. Rent above that total. Since the 6500 and 7000 watt units are both $100 per day, there is no reason to under-size; when in doubt, go up.
What is the difference between an inverter generator and a regular one?
An inverter generator produces clean, stable power and throttles its engine to match the load, making it much quieter and safe for sensitive electronics like sound boards, laptops and POS terminals. A conventional portable runs at fixed speed and gives more raw watts per dollar — better for saws, compressors and pumps on a job site.
Can I run a generator in my garage during a power outage?
Absolutely not, even with the door open. Generators must run outdoors, well away from the building, with the exhaust directed away from every window, door and vent. Carbon monoxide is odorless and kills within minutes. This is the single most dangerous mistake made with rented generators.
Can I plug a generator into a wall outlet to power my house?
No. Backfeeding through a wall outlet energizes the utility line outside your home and can kill lineworkers and neighbors. Either power appliances directly with properly rated heavy-gauge outdoor extension cords, or have a licensed electrician install a proper transfer switch.
Which generator is quiet enough for a wedding or outdoor event?
An inverter generator. The 2000/1600 watt unit at $65 per day covers lighting, a small PA, phones and a warming unit, while the 3000/3500 watt inverter at $95 per day handles a full sound system and concession equipment. Both throttle down under light load and are far quieter than a conventional portable.
Do you rent light towers?
Yes. A towable Terex RL4000 light tower rents for $115 per day or $460 per week. It is a self-contained diesel-powered mast used for night construction, storm recovery, parking areas, sports fields and outdoor events across the Arlington and Fort Worth area.
Do I need extension cords and a distribution box?
For anything beyond a single appliance, yes. A 30 amp 10/4 generator cord rents for $10 per day, and a 30 amp power distribution mini box for $30 per day splits one generator outlet into multiple breaker-protected receptacles. A 40-inch cable ramp protector at $16.50 per day keeps cable runs safe from traffic and removes trip hazards at public events.
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Call Moore Rental Service and talk to someone who knows the equipment. We have been renting to homeowners and contractors across Arlington and the DFW Metroplex since 1959 — tell us about the job and we will make sure you leave with the right machine.
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