28 June 2026 · 6 min read
Benefits of Buying Refurbished Diesel Generators
Why a properly refurbished used diesel generator often makes better commercial sense than a new DG set.
Substantially lower capital cost
A refurbished diesel generator typically costs a fraction of an equivalent new set, freeing capital for production equipment. For backup power that may run only a few hundred hours a year, that arithmetic is hard to argue with.
Immediate availability
New gensets can involve lead times for build and delivery. A refurbished set from a stocked second hand generator dealer in Chennai can be inspected today and delivered this week.
Proven engines with available spares
Older Cummins, Kirloskar, Ashok Leyland and Perkins platforms have mature spare-part supply chains across Tamil Nadu. Parts are cheaper and mechanics who know these engines are everywhere.
Lower depreciation exposure
A new generator loses a significant share of its value the moment it is commissioned. A refurbished set has already absorbed that drop, so resale value later is far more stable.
What proper refurbishment includes
Insist on engine overhaul or top-end service as required, alternator insulation testing or rewinding, new filters, hoses, belts and batteries, panel rewiring, canopy and acoustic lining repair, and a witnessed load test. Every refurbished generator KS & Co sells is supplied with a record of exactly this work.
KS & Co is a trusted second hand generator buyer in Chennai and second hand generator dealer in Chennai. Call +91 99401 58227 for a free valuation, any hour of the day.