Hours and run history
Every generator has an hour meter. Standby sets often have low hours because they only run during outages and weekly tests. Prime power and rental units can have many more. Tell us the hours and how it was used.
Running or notAny size
Generators bought and removed
Cash for Used and Scrap Generators in BC
Tell us the unit, the kW and where it sits. We call back with a number, plan the lift or tow, and take it away.
Free offer · No obligation
Get your generator offer
Five lines. We call back with a number.
- Diesel, gas and propane units
- Roof, basement, yard or trailer
- Paid on pickup day, before it leaves
Fastest way to a firm number
- Nameplate photokW, voltage and serial in one shot.
- Control panelInclude the hour meter if there is one.
- The route outGate, stairs, roof hatch or driveway.
What we buy
Generators of every size
Diesel standby setsBuilding, plant and hospital backup power.Get an offer
Towable generatorsJob site, event and film units on trailers.Get an offer
Natural gas and propaneHome and commercial standby units.Get an offer
Won't startSeized, flooded, stripped or vandalized.Get an offer
Portables and small setsCleared out together as a batch.Get an offer
Switchgear and tanksTransfer switches, panels, base tanks.Get an offerHow it leaves
Size and spot decide the pickup
| Unit | Usually leaves by | Tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Portable, a person can lift | Pickup truck or van | How many units? |
| Enclosed set on skids | Tilt deck, or a flatbed with a picker | Rough kW and gate width |
| Towable on its own axles | Hooked up and towed | Tires, lights and hitch |
| Rooftop or basement set | Crane or riggers, planned ahead | Photos of the route out |
Generator sitting idle? Get a number today.
Why owners call us
One number for the whole unit
- Engine, alternator, enclosure: priced together, not piece by piece.
- We plan the removal. Truck, picker or crane matched to the spot.
- Dead or alive. Non-running sets are bought as they sit.
- Plain answers. If a dealer or auction would pay more, we tell you.
How it works
Three steps
Step 1
Send the details
Type, make or kW, runs or not, where it sits.
Step 2
Get a number
Photos of the nameplate and the access, then one offer.
Step 3
Pickup day
Once it's disconnected, we load it and pay you.
Pickup log
Generators we've hauled lately
Real jobs from the spring, across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
| Where | What we picked up | When |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | Commercial standby generator | June 2026 |
| Burnaby | Warehouse generator clean-out | June 2026 |
| Richmond | Diesel generator set | May 2026 |
| Surrey | Towable job site generator | May 2026 |
| Delta | Farm backup generator | May 2026 |
| Coquitlam | Damaged standby generator | May 2026 |
| Langley | Shop diesel generator | May 2026 |
| North Vancouver | Building generator | May 2026 |
| Abbotsford | Old farm generator | May 2026 |
| New Westminster | A batch of small generators | May 2026 |
Where we buy
Vancouver to Chilliwack
Also West Vancouver, White Rock, Maple Ridge and Mission. BC only.
In more detail
What to know before selling a generator
Generators range from a portable on a cart to a building's standby set. A few things apply to all of them.
Engine and alternator are valued separately
A generator is an engine driving an alternator. A seized engine with a good alternator still has value, and so does the reverse. Copper windings in the alternator count too.
Fuel type
Diesel, natural gas and propane units are all bought. Natural gas and propane sets need the gas line shut off and capped by a licensed gas fitter before they're moved.
Disconnecting safely
Hard-wired generators need a licensed electrician to disconnect them from the building. In BC, gas and electrical work is regulated by Technical Safety BC. We don't do that work ourselves, but we can tell you what needs to happen first.
The Metro Vancouver diesel bylaw
Diesel engines of 25 hp and up used off-road in Metro Vancouver fall under Bylaw 1329. Emergency-only standby generators are exempt. Older unregistered Tier 3 engines face new limits from February 2027, which is pushing some owners to sell.
Moving it
Small units go on a deck by hand or with a pallet jack. Large standby sets need a crane or a forklift, and sometimes a permit to block a lane. Photos of where it sits help us plan.
Questions
Common questions
Do you buy generators that don't run?
Yes. Non-running units are priced as they sit. Tell us what happened if you know.
Who disconnects a standby generator?
A licensed electrician, plus a licensed gas fitter for natural gas or propane units. We don't cut wires or gas lines.
Can you remove a generator from a roof or basement?
Often, yes. Send photos of the route out and we'll plan the crane or riggers before we quote.
How do I get paid?
On pickup day, before the unit leaves.
Do you install or service generators?
No. We only buy units and haul them away.