Farm backup power
Dairy, poultry and greenhouse farms rely on backup generators. Older diesel sets come up often. Tell us the rating, the fuel type and whether the set is still wired in.
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Generator Buyers in the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley
From Coquitlam shops to Abbotsford poultry barns and Chilliwack dairies. Farm country runs on backup power, and those sets age out.
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Five lines. We call back with a number.
- Poultry and dairy barns
- PTO and diesel sets
- Shops and acreages
Fastest way to a firm number
- Nameplate photokW, voltage and serial in one shot.
- Control panelInclude the hour meter if there is one.
- The route outGate, stairs, roof hatch or driveway.
Where we pick up
Typical spots here
Tri-Cities
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody shops and homes.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Acreages, nurseries and small industry.
Abbotsford and Mission
Barns, processors and farm shops.
Chilliwack
Dairies and rural properties.
Farm power
Why barns keep generators
- Ventilation in poultry barns can't stop.
- Milking and cooling on dairies.
- Irrigation pumps and wells.
- PTO generators that run off a tractor.
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Worth knowing
Outside Metro Vancouver
Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission aren't part of Metro Vancouver, so its non-road diesel bylaw doesn't reach them. Inside the region, machines used in farming are exempt too.
Done here
Recent pickups nearby
| Where | What we picked up | When |
|---|---|---|
| Coquitlam | Damaged standby generator | May 2026 |
| Abbotsford | Old farm generator | May 2026 |
Where we pick up
Pickups across this area
- Abbotsford poultry and dairy farms
- Chilliwack and Mission acreages
- Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam buildings
- Maple Ridge properties
Valley pickups
Generator pickups in the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley
Farms and rural properties have their own kinds of generators.
Outside the bylaw area
Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission are outside Metro Vancouver, so Bylaw 1329 doesn't apply to generators there. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are inside Metro Vancouver, so the bylaw applies there.
Rural properties
Generators on acreages and rural homes are often gas or propane. They need a licensed disconnect first. We wait until the fitter or electrician has finished.
Tri-Cities buildings
Commercial buildings in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam replace standby sets on schedules. Removal can be timed with installation. Tell us about the building's loading area and hours.
Long lanes
Gravel lanes are fine. Tell us about gate widths and bridges. A loaded truck is heavy, so weight limits on farm bridges matter.
Flood-damaged units
Generators that sat in floodwater are bought as they are. Tell us roughly how high the water came.
Poultry and dairy farms
Poultry and dairy farms in the Fraser Valley depend on backup power for barns and milking. Older diesel sets are retired as farms upgrade. Tell us whether the set is still wired into the barn and whether a fitter or electrician has been booked.
Sumas Prairie
The Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford flooded in November 2021, and some farm generators there still carry water damage. They're bought as they sit. Some were moved to higher ground after the flood and have sat there since, which is fine.
Tri-Cities industrial parks
Industrial parks in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam have standby sets that get replaced on schedules. Removal can be timed with the new set. Tell us the building's loading hours and the route out of the generator room.
Questions
Common questions
Do you buy PTO generators?
Yes. Tractor-driven PTO generators are bought like any other set.
Do you come out to Chilliwack?
Yes. Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission and everywhere in between.
Can you pick up from a barn with tight access?
Usually. Send a photo of the door and the yard.
Do you buy flooded farm generators?
Yes. Flood-damaged sets are bought as they sit.
Do you pick up in Mission?
Yes. Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack are in our area.
Is Bylaw 1329 an issue in Abbotsford?
No. Abbotsford is outside Metro Vancouver.