South America Diesel Generator Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers South America Diesel Generator Market Research and it is segmented by Capacity (Less than 75 kVA, Between 75 to 375 kVA and More than 375 kVA), End-User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America).

South America Diesel Generator Market Size

South America Diesel Generator Market Summary
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South America Diesel Generator Market Analysis

The South America Diesel Generator Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 2.5% during the forecast period.

The market was negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, as power demand from majore end-user segments fell signficantly. However, the market has since rebounded, and is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels during the forecast period.

  • Over the long term, the region's poor grid infrastructure necessitating power supply in off-grid locations is expected to drive the demand for diesel generators during the forecast period. 
  • On the flip side, the shift towards cleaner resources and advancement in battery technologies are likely to restrain the diesel generator market during the forecast period.
  • The emerging use of the portable diesel generators in home and event applications, which produce energy for lighting, sump pumps, refrigerators, air conditioners, and medical equipment are anticipated to create ample opportunities for diesel generators in near future.

South America Diesel Generator Industry Overview

The South America diesel generator market is moderately fragmented. Some of the major key players in the market, in no particular order, include Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Generac Holdings Inc., MTU Onsite Energy Corp, and Kohler Co., among others.

South America Diesel Generator Market Leaders

  1. Caterpillar Inc.

  2. Cummins Inc.

  3. Generac Holdings Inc.

  4. Kohler Co.

  5. MTU Onsite Energy Corp

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Diesel Generator Market Concentrationaterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Generac Holdings Inc.,  MTU Onsite Energy Corp,  Kohler Co.,  Atlas Copco AB, J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.,  YANMAR HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
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South America Diesel Generator Market News

  • In November 2022, Brazil's incoming government announced that it will revoke a decision to keep the mandatory blend of biodiesel in diesel at 10% until March 31, 2023, and will increase the blending mandate at a higher level than the current one.

South America Diesel Generator Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2027
  • 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.5 Market Dynamics
    • 4.5.1 Drivers
    • 4.5.2 Restraints
  • 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.7 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Capacity
    • 5.1.1 Less than 75 kVA
    • 5.1.2 Between 75-375 kVA
    • 5.1.3 More than 375 kVA
  • 5.2 End-User
    • 5.2.1 Residential
    • 5.2.2 Commercial
    • 5.2.3 Industrial
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Caterpillar Inc.
    • 6.3.2 Cummins Inc.
    • 6.3.3 Generac Holdings Inc.
    • 6.3.4 MTU Onsite Energy Corp
    • 6.3.5 Kohler Co.
    • 6.3.6 Atlas Copco AB
    • 6.3.7 J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.
    • 6.3.8 YANMAR HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Diesel Generator Industry Segmentation

Diesel generators provide prime, standby and continuous power output to residential, commercial & industrial sector, and is also a reliable source of power generation in an emergency situation and at a remote location. The South America diesel generator market is segmented by Capacity, End-user and Geography. By Capacity, the market is segmented into Less than 75 kVA, Between 75 to 375 kVA and More than 375 kVA. By End-user the market is segmented into Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. By Geography, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America.

Capacity Less than 75 kVA
Between 75-375 kVA
More than 375 kVA
End-User Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Capacity
Less than 75 kVA
Between 75-375 kVA
More than 375 kVA
End-User
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Geography
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Diesel Generator Market Research FAQs

What is the current South America Diesel Generator Market size?

The South America Diesel Generator Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in South America Diesel Generator Market?

Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Generac Holdings Inc., Kohler Co. and MTU Onsite Energy Corp are the major companies operating in the South America Diesel Generator Market.

What years does this South America Diesel Generator Market cover?

The report covers the South America Diesel Generator Market historical market size for years: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Diesel Generator Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South America Diesel Generator Industry Report

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