10 Best Portable LED Light Towers for Construction & Outdoor Projects in 2025

A buyer-friendly, field-tested shortlist spanning diesel, battery, solar, and hybrid towers—with links for quick spec checking.

1) Generac Mobile MLT6 (LED)

• Why it stands out: Compact towable tower with long runtime¹ and optional export power for tools.
• Best for: Rental fleets, roadwork, general construction.
• Specs highlights: Up to ~164–220+ hours per tank; 1,000-hour service intervals.
• Link: https://www.generac.com/industrial-products/mobile-power-light-solutions/light-towers/light-tower-mlt6sdms-led/
  

2) Bobcat PL80 (LED, 8 kW) / PL65 (LED, 6 kW)

• Why it stands out: Provides light + power² concurrently; compact clamshell canopy for easy service.
• Best for: 24/7 sites needing auxiliary AC power.
• Specs highlights: Up to ~180–210 hours on LED; 50,000-hour LED life.
• Link (PL80): https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/equipment/portable-power/light-towers/pl80
• Link (PL65): https://www.doosanportablepower.com/ap/en/equipment/light-towers/pl65

3) Allmand Night-Lite™ GR-Series (LED)

• Why it stands out: Very high lumen output³ and huge fuel tank for extreme runtime; 1,000-hour oil change.
• Best for: Oil & gas, mining, heavy construction.
• Link: https://www.allmand.com/na/en_us/product-catalog/light-towers.html

4) Wacker Neuson LTV4L / LTV6L (LED)

• Why it stands out: 23-ft mast, 360° rotation, small footprint.
• Best for: Bridge work, pours, mixed-use sites needing mobility.
• Link: https://www.wackerneuson.com/ca/products/lighting/light-towers-ltv
  

5) Atlas Copco HiLight Z3+ (Battery)

• Why it stands out: Zero emissions & zero noise with Li-ion power; up to ~32 hours per charge; ~3,000 m² coverage.
• Best for: Urban jobsites, events, noise-sensitive zones.
• Link: https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/construction-equipment/news/new-battery-powered-led-light-tower

6) Atlas Copco HiLight S2+ (Solar)

• Why it stands out: True fuel-free operation; ~2,000 m² coverage with 4×90W LEDs.
• Best for: Remote off-grid sites and sustainability mandates.
• Link: https://www.atlascopco.com/en-er/construction-equipment/resources/toolkit/360-view-hilight-s2-solar-light-tower

7) Trime X-Series (X-START / X-PRO Solar / X-SMART Hybrid)

• Why it stands out: Broad portfolio from diesel to solar and lithium-hybrid; robust 9-m masts; high transport density.
• Best for: Rental yards standardizing across multiple duty cycles.
• Links:
  • Brand: https://trimeusa.com/
  • X-START: https://trime.it/en/x-start-4-320
  • X-PRO Solar (example): dealer listing https://www.meridianpacific.com/inventory/?/listing/for-sale/244100459/2025-trime-x-pro-solar-light-towers
    

8) Wanco Battery-Powered Light Towers

• Why it stands out: Engine-free battery tower—no exhaust, fumes, or noise; indoor/outdoor flexible.
• Best for: Tunnels, warehouses, hospitals, campuses.
• Link: https://www.wanco.com/product/battery-powered-light-towers/

9) Progress Solar HELIOS Family (incl. HYB)

• Why it stands out: 2025 HELIOS updates—e.g., HELIOS-1 with 1100W PV, 32K lumens, 400Ah battery; HYB adds backup generator for 24/7.
• Best for: Long-term remote deployments, sustainability KPIs⁴.
• Links:
  • Overview: https://progresssolarsolutions.com/
  • HELIOS details: https://progresssolarsolutions.com/light-towers-details-1
  • HYB: https://progresssolarsolutions.com/slt-hybd-specs

10) Larson Electronics Portable/Rechargeable LED Towers

• Why it stands out: Highly modular lineup—rechargeable, skid-mount, wheeled tripods, and self-contained options.
• Best for: MRO, industrial shutdowns, rapid deployments.
• Links:
  • Catalog: https://www.larsonelectronics.com/category/189/Light-Towers
  • Rechargeable example: https://www.larsonelectronics.com/product/105623/rechargable-240-watt-work-area-led-light-tower-skid-mast-mount-4-75-12-height-battery-powered