Mobile Light Tower – MLT

A mobile light tower-MLT is a piece of portable equipment featuring a tall mast with high-intensity lamps attached to it.  The mast is mounted on a towable trailer, and the lights are powered by an on-board generator.  Designed for temporary use in locations where permanent lighting isn’t available, these towers provide a powerful, wide-reaching source of illumination for a variety of industries.

Main Components of a Mobile Light Tower (MLT)

The Mast: A telescopic mast, typically made of durable metal, that can be raised to a significant height (often up to 30 feet) to provide a broad area of coverage.

The Lamps: The light source itself, which can consist of several high-intensity lamps. Traditionally, these were metal halide bulbs, but modern LED light towers are now the industry standard due to their efficiency and longevity.

The Power Source: The engine and generator set that powers the lights. While diesel generators are common, innovations have led to the rise of quieter, more eco-friendly options, including solar-powered mobile light towers and battery-powered units.

The Trailer: The base of the unit, equipped with wheels, axles, and a hitch, allowing for easy transportation from one location to another.

Specification of Mobile Light Tower (MLT)

• Brand: Protector
• Engine: Kubota
• Dry Air Filter
• Model: DSE4510
• Fuel: Diesel – in line pump
• Cooling System – Water
• Frequency: 50 hz / 60 hz
• Tower Rotation : 359 Degree
• Lighting: 4×300 Watts
• Tower Height: 7.7 Meter (manual)

Benefits of a Mobile Light Tower?

Enhanced Safety and Security: Proper illumination is the first line of defence against accidents and theft. Eliminates blind spots and dark corners even at remote and critical areas.

Increased Productivity: Appropriate solution for nighttime and low-light conditions to avoid halt of operations.

Extreme Portability: The core value of a portable light tower is its mobility. They can be easily towed to even the most remote locations.

Versatility: From illuminating road construction and emergency response scenes etc to emergency power supply for other application.

Cost-Effectiveness: It is a generator cum lamp pole.  It is a low maintenance unit and uses minimum storage space. It is a shift from metal halide lamps to LED technology lamps. LED mobile light towers consume significantly less energy, have a much longer lifespan (reducing maintenance and replacement costs), and are more durable, withstanding vibrations and impacts on rugged job sites.