A portable light tower rental in Evanston runs from about 4,000 to 8,000 watts on a diesel unit, tall enough to light a full acre from one pole. Most jobs need one mobile light tower rental per work zone, whether it is a diesel light tower rental or a solar light tower rental. Evanston Porta Pros sets them up for road work, night pours and weekend events across the city.
We do not publish portable light tower rental cost as a standalone line in our pricing data yet, so ask us for a written quote before you budget the job. That applies whether you need a light tower generator rental for a work zone or just one unit for a weekend. What we can tell you: delivery fees for site equipment in Evanston typically run 100 to 500 dollars a day depending on distance and access, and weekly delivery tends to land closer to 50 to 150 dollars. If you are already renting a construction dumpster or temporary fence for the same site, bundling the delivery run often keeps the light tower cost down. Pair it with a temporary power pole if your site needs metered power instead of a standalone generator. For a full site setup quote, use request a quote and list every piece of equipment at once.
A diesel light tower rental still covers the long winter nights and heavy-use jobs best, because a light tower generator rental runs without sun and holds output through a full 12-hour shift. A solar light tower rental works for lighter loads, like marking a temporary fence line or lighting a storage container yard overnight. Evanston job sites near Lake Michigan get short winter daylight, which is exactly when a diesel tower earns its keep. If your crew is running power tools too, check whether you need 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) GFCI protection on any temporary circuits tied into the tower.
Construction sites need light towers because OSHA sets minimum illumination levels for work areas under 1926.56(a), and a single string of clip lights rarely meets that standard. A tower mounted 20 to 30 feet up throws even coverage across a laydown yard, a roll-off dumpster pad, or a night paving crew. Evanston contractors running extended hours also need to keep portable toilet paths lit, since OSHA 1926.51(c) sanitation requirements do not go away just because the sun does. Pair your light towers with a portable restroom rental so the whole site stays workable after dark.
Evanston Porta Pros delivers light towers to job sites across Evanston and to towns nearby, including Wilmette about 4.1 miles northwest and Niles about 8.0 miles west. We run the same trucks that deliver our standard porta potty rental units and roll-off dumpster boxes, so a combined delivery for a multi-week job usually costs less than two separate trips. Longer construction jobs, like road resurfacing or utility trenching, often run light towers alongside a construction dumpster rental and a handwashing station rental for the whole duration.
Most night jobs in Evanston need more than light. Crews add temporary fence rental to keep the public off an unlit perimeter, a portable sink rental for crews handling coatings or adhesives, since OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities where paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides are in use, and an emergency porta potty rental if the schedule slips. Check our OSHA portable toilet requirements guide before you finalize headcount, and see how many porta potties do I need if the crew size changes week to week.
It depends on the site's footprint and shift length, not a fixed rule. A single acre lit for a night pour usually needs one tower per work zone, positioned so the beams overlap rather than leave gaps. Talk through your layout with Evanston Porta Pros before delivery.
Diesel towers are built for extended runtime, often covering a full overnight shift on one tank, but exact runtime depends on the unit and load. Ask for the runtime spec when you book so your crew is not stopping mid-shift to refuel.
Yes. Weekend rentals are common for events, weekend paving work and utility emergencies. Request a quote through Evanston Porta Pros and we will confirm availability and delivery timing for your dates.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Evanston before delivery. We can help coordinate logistics, but check zoning and street-use rules directly with the city first.
A light tower mounts on a trailer, lifts several feet in the air, and covers a wide radius from one point. A work light is smaller, fixed low, and covers a narrow area. Most active job sites need the tower, not the work light.
Yes. Evanston Porta Pros delivers light tower rental across Evanston and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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