ReferenceLead times by equipment class
Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel lead time: 32 to 48 weeks
Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel: how long is the lead time?
In short. Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel is quoted at 32 to 48 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group (June 10, 2026). Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
Facts
| Equipment class | Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel |
|---|---|
| Group | Gensets and transfer switches (published by contractors and OEMs) |
| Published lead time | 32 to 48 weeks |
| Basis | Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations) |
| Published by | Terrapin Construction Group |
| Document date | June 10, 2026 |
| Data as of | September 2, 2026 |
Questions
Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel: how long is the lead time?
32 to 48 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group, dated June 10, 2026. Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations).
Who published this lead time?
Terrapin Construction Group. This is the publisher's own figure, labelled as theirs. Open Factory reprints it with the document and its date.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly, when the Lead-Time Monitor edition is released. The date on the page is the date of the data, not of the page.
Sources
Data as of September 2, 2026. This page is rebuilt from the same table the Lead-Time-Adjusted Schedule, the API and the MCP server read, so the figures cannot differ. Also available as plain markdown. Cite as Open Factory, Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel lead time: 32 to 48 weeks, September 2, 2026.
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