How much does a light tower rental cost?
Portable light tower rental cost depends on fuel type, run time and how long you need the unit on site, and light tower rental rates shift with delivery distance too. A diesel light tower rental costs more upfront than solar but handles longer nights without a refuel, and a light tower generator rental built into the diesel unit means no separate power source to haul in. We quote by the job after walking the site, since ground condition and cable runs change what a crew needs. Delivery is a separate line, and that fee scales with distance and how fast you need the tower there. If you are also renting a portable toilet rental or a temporary fence rental for the same site, we bundle delivery to save a trip. Pair towers with a temporary power pole if the site needs more than lighting, and check construction site services for the full list of gear we stage together. Ask about our request a quote process for a site-specific number, since a parking lot event and a road closure job price out differently even at the same duration.
Why rent a diesel light tower instead of solar?
A diesel light tower rental pushes more light for longer runs without sun exposure, which matters for winter jobs or sites with heavy tree cover. A solar light tower rental works well for lower-draw jobs and cuts fuel handling entirely, which some sites prefer for noise and safety reasons. OSHA 1926.56(a) sets minimum illumination intensities for construction areas by area type, and that standard is what we size towers against when a foreman asks how many units a site needs. A single tower usually covers a staging area or an active excavation; larger sites often need two or three spread across the footprint. We coordinate tower placement with temporary fence rental and crowd control barrier rental so cables do not cross walkways. If the job runs after dark near a restroom trailer rental or a cluster of standard porta potty rental units, lighting the path between them matters for OSHA 1926.51(c) sanitation access as much as for the work itself.
Where can I get a portable light tower rental near me?
Ames Porta Pros delivers from Ames out to Huxley, 10.2 miles south, and Boone, 16.6 miles west, alongside our regular routes for porta potty rental and roll-off dumpster rental. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and light tower trailers need similar room to back in and level. We handle event sites too: a festival restroom rental job or a marathon and race restrooms route often needs towers at aid stations and parking areas once the sun goes down. Farm sites calling about farm and agricultural restrooms sometimes add a tower for harvest work that runs past dusk. Check service areas for the full list of towns we reach from Ames, or call ahead if your site sits past our usual radius.
How many light towers does a construction site need?
It depends on square footage and OSHA 1926.56(a) illumination minimums for the work being done. Most active excavation sites run one tower per staging zone. Ask us to walk the site before you commit, especially if you are also ordering a construction dumpster rental for the same footprint.
Can I rent a light tower for just a weekend event?
Yes. Weekend rates apply for short events like a wedding restroom rental setup or a weekend concert. We deliver, set the tower, and pick it up Monday. Pair it with a handwashing station rental for a complete evening event package.
Do solar light towers work in winter?
They work with shorter days and less stored charge, so diesel often makes more sense for Ames winters. See porta potty in winter for how we handle cold-weather rentals generally. Ask us which fuel type fits your job.
What is the difference between a light tower and a temporary power pole?
A light tower lights an area; a temporary power pole delivers electrical service, sometimes at 200 amp capacity, for tools and trailers. Sites often need both. We quote them separately since needs vary by job.
Does Ames Porta Pros deliver light towers with other equipment?
Yes, we combine deliveries when a site orders a tower alongside a storage container rental or portable restroom rental units. This cuts delivery fees and gets everything staged in one trip.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.