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How Much Does a Light Tower Cost?
Used light towers typically cost $4,000 to $6,000, with LED units and low-hour machines toward the top of that range.
Mobile light towers keep night work, events, and emergency sites running safely. Used pricing is fairly tight, shaped mostly by lamp technology, engine hours, and mast condition. The ranges below reflect inspected towable units from Atlas Copco HiLight and Tower Light.
Price by type
| Type | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Metal-halide light tower | $4,000–$5,000 | Proven, bright output at a lower entry price than LED. |
| LED light tower | $4,500–$6,000 | Lower fuel use and long lamp life push LED to the top of the range. |
| Low-hour or late-model units | $5,500–$6,000 | Recent machines with low diesel hours and clean masts. |
| Vertical-mast or specialty units | $5,000–$6,000 | Compact vertical masts and wide-coverage layouts quoted by spec. |
What affects the price
LED vs metal-halide
LED units carry a premium for lower fuel burn and far longer lamp life, while metal-halide offers a lower buy-in.
Engine hours
The onboard diesel engine and its hours are a key value driver, much like a small generator.
Mast and hydraulics
A smooth-raising mast with sound hydraulics and good tilt or rotation supports a higher price.
Run time and fuel capacity
Larger tanks and efficient lamps mean more hours between refuels, which buyers value for overnight work.
Brand
Atlas Copco HiLight and Tower Light units are known for durability and widely available parts.
Bottom line
Most buyers land a dependable used light tower between $4,000 and $6,000, with LED models and low-hour units toward the upper end. If fuel cost and lamp longevity matter over years of use, LED usually earns its premium. We quote current towers with lamp type, hours, and mast condition disclosed.
Shop light towersCost FAQs
Are LED light towers worth the extra cost?
For frequent or overnight use, yes. LED lamps sip far less fuel and last many times longer than metal-halide, so the higher buy-in is usually recovered through lower running costs.
How large an area does a light tower cover?
A typical four-lamp tower lights roughly three to five acres depending on mast height and lamp output. Spacing multiple towers evens out coverage on bigger sites.
Can a light tower also run as a generator?
Many towers include auxiliary power outlets off the onboard engine, so they can power small tools or equipment alongside the lamps. We note outlet availability on each unit.
Prices shown are item prices from PowerHouse Equipment; freight delivery is quoted to your ZIP at checkout.