How many lighting towers do I need?

It depends on the area, mast height, lamp type and required lux level. Many suppliers provide a lighting layout for larger sites.

Diesel or solar lighting tower?

Diesel suits long, high-output shifts. Solar and hybrid towers suit lower demand and sites sensitive to noise or refuelling.

Do lighting towers need a licence?

No high-risk licence is needed, but users should be trained in setup, mast raising and wind limits.

MACHINE FIELD GUIDE / WORK AFTER DARK

Lighting tower hire

Lighting towers illuminate night work, car parks, events and emergency response. LED, solar and hybrid towers reduce fuel use and noise; placement and glare control matter as much as lumen output.

FIELD PLATE / 9 PUBLISHED SUPPLIER RECORDSMatch the size class to the task, then confirm the exact unit.

Lighting tower size classes.

Class	Typical work
Diesel LED towers	Road, civil and mine night shifts.
Solar and hybrid towers	Low-noise, low-fuel sites and car parks.
Mobile balloon and portable lights	Tight areas and glare-sensitive work.

COMMON USE / 01Night roadworks and civil works

COMMON USE / 02Mine and shutdown lighting

COMMON USE / 03Events and car parks

COMMON USE / 04Emergency and incident response

QUOTE CHECK

What to specify.

Area to be lit and required light level
Run time and refuelling
Mast height and wind limits
Glare restrictions for traffic or neighbours

Watch points.

Poorly aimed lights create glare for drivers and operators.

Masts must be lowered in high winds.

Towers need a stable, level position clear of overhead lines.

Rates for lighting tower hire vary with size, location, duration, operator arrangement and transport. Read the plant hire cost guide and the wet vs dry hire comparison before comparing quotes, and use the supplier checklist to confirm the details.

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