So you think that Buying A Generator Is Simple?
Most people think choosing a generator is about size and cost. In reality, it’s about trust – the kind that keeps your entire building running when everything else stops.
When you’re building something new – a hotel, factory, hospital, or apartment complex – a power cut can quickly turn excitement into stress. Lights go out, elevators freeze, guests complain, and operations come to a halt. Power isn’t just convenience; it’s the lifeline of your building. That’s why choosing the right generator matters more than people realize.
The first step in choosing a generator is understanding your exact power requirement. This is where most people make costly mistakes. Oversizing wastes fuel and can harm engines if run on very low loads, while undersizing leads to failures and short generator life. Start by listing all critical equipment that must run during an outage – from servers to cold rooms to production lines. Check both the running power and the starting surge, especially for items like AC units and compressors. Then select your operating mode: standby power for grid outages (most common in Sri Lanka) or prime power for sites that rely mainly on generators. Always add a 20–30% buffer for future expansion. UTE can help you calculate this accurately.
Once you know your load, choosing the generator becomes easier. CAT® generators mainly use diesel because it’s reliable and widely available. Match your kW requirement to the correct kVA model. CAT® engines use advanced combustion technology, electronic controls, and remote monitoring tools like CAT® Product Link™ telematics, giving you higher fuel efficiency, optimized reliability performance, and low emissions. You can choose between a sound-attenuated canopy type or an open-type generator for industrial sites and custom-built generator rooms with sound attenuation.
Installation and compliance are just as important as choosing the generator itself. The unit must be placed on a strong concrete foundation with proper ventilation, exhaust routing, and fuel storage that meets local regulations. An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is essential – it detects power failure and switches to generator power automatically. UTE ensures installations meet ISO, IEE, PUCSL, CEA, and all environmental and noise standards.
Selecting the right supplier is what truly protects your investment. In Sri Lanka, the supplier is as important as the product. You need a partner who provides reliable equipment, genuine parts, expert service, and long-term support – not just someone who sells a machine.
That’s where UTE comes in. For over 75 years, UTE has been Sri Lanka’s trusted backup power partner. As the exclusive dealer for Caterpillar®, we provide generators built for Sri Lanka’s climate, known for their durability, efficiency, and advanced technology. Our range runs from 12 kVA to 4000 kVA, covering small commercial buildings all the way to large industrial power needs. Power solutions are also possible for any capacity using multiple paralleled operations.
As the sole authorized Caterpillar® dealer in Sri Lanka, choosing UTE means you receive genuine CAT® equipment with full factory backing and 5-year extended service coverage (warranty), extendable up to 10 years. We also offer 24/7 technical support, preventive maintenance contracts, expert engineering solutions, and a large inventory of genuine parts – experience built over seven decades powering hotels, hospitals, factories, and major institutions.
Because when the power fails, your reputation shouldn’t. Stay powered. Stay protected. Stay confident with UTE.
Explore the full range at ute.lk/cat/product-category/power-generation or call 077 140 7070.
