• What Size Should My Generator Be?

    What Size Should My Generator Be?

    If you leave in Southwest Florida – not necessarily, though – there’s no doubt that you’re in need of a generator. Whether hurricane is announced and you expect being left without power or you just want to have a backup if it suddenly runs off, a power generator is definitely a great buy. However, picking…

  • How to Plan Your Next RV Trip

    How to Plan Your Next RV Trip

    Even though it seems very easy, since everything you need to do is pack and start driving, planning an RV trip can be way more complex than most people think. First thing first, you need to consider a few very important aspects, like how many days do you have, what route will you take, how…

  • Top 5 Benefits Of Using Natural Gas Generators

    Top 5 Benefits Of Using Natural Gas Generators

    Lately, more and more people are relying on natural gas generators as useful backup devices for electricity provision, when the regular supply fails. Yes, we’re in 2018, and such moments still happen. As you probably guessed, they are fueled by natural gas and are able to produce electricity for your household, as well as commercial…

  • CITY OF SAINT PETERSBURG CHOOSES NATURAL GAS FOR BACK UP!

    CITY OF SAINT PETERSBURG CHOOSES NATURAL GAS FOR BACK UP!

    Mid Florida Diesel is proud to deliver a 500kw Blue Star Power Systems generator to back up the City of St. Petersburg’s Natural Gas station for the Sanitation Department garbage trucks. This generator is outfitted with a Volvo Engine, a Level II Weatherproof Aluminum enclosure rated for 150 mph wind load, fueled by 900 gallon…

  • “OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW” said the CITY OF LAKELAND WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT!

    “OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW” said the CITY OF LAKELAND WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT!

    Mid Florida Diesel recently replaced a 400kw Caterpillar generator with 415kw Blue Star Power Systems generator! This unit is packaged with a nice John Deere engine, inside a Level III – Legacy, which is a sound attenuated Aluminum Enclosure. Due to the 2000 gallon stand alone fuel tank, Mid Florida Diesel had to install a…

  • A Hurricane Safety Checklist

    A Hurricane Safety Checklist

    Seasonal hurricane forecasts vary from year to year. However, just one storm could seriously disrupt your life – especially if you don’t have a generator available to depend on. Of course, this is just one of the many things you must do to be prepared before the next major storm comes your way. Build an…

  • 5 Benefits of a Diesel Generator You Should Know Before Getting One

    5 Benefits of a Diesel Generator You Should Know Before Getting One

    There’s no doubt that diesel generators can be a great investment, as they are way better when compared with petrol generators. However, we bet that there are a lot of people out there, interested in buying one but still have a few doubts. After all, we’re talking about a serious investment, right? If you’re among…

  • The Advent of Electric Trucks

    The Advent of Electric Trucks

    There’s still some doubt floating about in regard to whether trucks will become electrified. However, many professionals in the freight sector believe that the adoption of electric vehicle technology will happen faster than expected for four main reasons. Why We’ll Soon see Electrified Trucks on our Roads The four main reasons why we’ll soon see…

  • What to Look for When Buying a Portable Diesel Generator

    What to Look for When Buying a Portable Diesel Generator

    There are various reasons why you should consider getting a diesel generator: preparing for a sudden power outage, looking to run a job site, for recreational purposes and many more. However, picking the best model, able to suit your needs perfectly, is far from being an easy job, as there are a lot of aspects…

  • Mid Florida Diesel’s Recent Project at NASA

    Mid Florida Diesel’s Recent Project at NASA

    Mid Florida Diesel was awarded the job to remove the radiator from a 1200kW Kohler Generator located at NASA!   Mid Florida Diesel drained and carefully removed this enormous radiator from it’s enclosure with a crane.  We transported it to our repair facility, repaired it, then returned the radiator to its site and installed it back…

  • Is There any Hope Left for Diesel Engines?

    Is There any Hope Left for Diesel Engines?

    You don’t need to be the biggest car enthusiast out there in order to be aware of the fact that diesel engines are nowadays constantly criticized, while electric options are gaining more and more territory. And this doesn’t come as a surprise at all, especially after the already notorious diesel emissions cheating scandal Volkswagen Group…

  • Hurricane Season? Diesel Power To The Rescue

    Hurricane Season? Diesel Power To The Rescue

    There’s no doubt that the 2017 hurricane season was far from being gentle, as seventeen storms were registered in the United States, between June 1 and November 30. Specifically, we’re talking about five Category 5 storms, as well as three Category 4 storms, alongside weaker hurricanes, happened within a period of 26 days. As reported…