Wanco Compact Light Towers are truly unique, designed with the features our customers ask for most often. It has the tallest tower in its class, over 24 feet, and the lights can be aimed from the ground when the tower is fully lowered. The compact design allows up to 18 units on a single 53-foot truck, reducing per-unit shipping cost and improving overall cost. Available with metal halide lights, LEDs or balloon lights.
Wanco Compact Light Towers are all about size and efficiency. They save you money right from the start by fitting more units on a truck, then save you even more with features that include an extra-large fuel tank and lights you can adjust without a step.
When you order a fleet of new Wanco Compact Light Towers—up to 18 units—it fits on a single 53-foot truck, giving you more units for the same shipping cost. A small footprint and fold-up tow bar make this light tower extremely compact for storage as well, so it takes up less space both on the job-site and in your yard.
Its small size doesn’t sacrifice performance, though. When paired with the largest fuel tank in its class, its robust industrial‑grade power plant provides the longest run time of any compact light tower available — about 240 hours before refueling.
Wanco Compact Light Towers are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to achieve superior illumination whether you choose LED or metal halide lights. Our LEDs are the most powerful you’ll find on any LED light tower in any class, and our HIDs use a highly reflective fixture design that puts maximum light on the job for longer, increasing productivity and safety, saving you time and money. Balloon lights are also available.
Efficiency and safety continue with durable components that will last, and thoughtful design features that may surprise you. Rental houses will love the heavy-duty leveling jacks and the only all-steel cabinet available in a compact model. Users can aim the lights while standing on the ground, before raising the tower — no ladder needed, no need to climb on the trailer — and the always vertical tower is easy to raise and lower with a dual‑handle manual winch or a power winch.
Compact and efficient, cost-effective to own and operate, the unique Wanco Compact Light Tower is impressively unlike any other.
Features
- Up to 18 units on a single truck
- Aim lights from the ground
- Heavy gauge all-steel body
- Tallest of all compact light towers
- Largest fuel tank and longest run time in its class
Transport and Storage
- Compact design takes up less space when shipped or stored
- Fold-up tow bar reduces footprint when stored
- Up to 18 units fit on a single 53-foot flatbed trailer
- Balanced design and short height ensure the best towing experience of any light tower
- Two units can be tandem towed (when allowed — towing regulations vary by region)
Setup
- Compact design is easy to maneuver and deploy
- Balanced design makes it easy to move the trailer by hand with just one person
- Three outriggers and four leveling jacks provide stability when deployed
- Lights can be safely adjusted from the ground, with no need to climb on equipment
- Lights are aimed independently and hold their position without tools
- Single winch raises and lowers the tower smoothly and easily
- Dual-pulley system lifts each tower section from below, reducing the cable load by 50% and balancing the load for smooth transition up and down
- Tower rotates nearly 360 degrees, reducing the need to frequently move the trailer
- Tower is the tallest available on a compact light tower
- Lights operate at any height
- LED lights are the brightest available on a compact light tower
Operation
- All-steel, weather-resistant equipment cabinet protects controls, engine and other components from the elements
- Hinged door panel with latch provides access to controls, engine and electronics
- Lockable door latch protects components from unauthorized access
- Control panel includes circuit breakers for lights and convenience outlet
- Control panel features engine hour meter and LED status indicators
- Convenience outlet with dedicated circuit breaker powers auxiliary equipment
- Main power circuit breaker provides added protection and instant-off to prevent engine damage
- Optional auto-start/stop system provides dusk-to-dawn or programmable schedule operation
Power System
- Rugged industrial diesel engine paired with a premium four-pole generator
- Large fuel tank extends run time between refueling
- Fuel tank is the largest available on a compact light tower
- Glow-plug preheat system improves cold-weather starting
- Optional cold-weather package ensures starting in severe cold
- Automatic engine-shutdown system protects engine from damage due to low oil pressure and high coolant temperature
Maintenance
- Removable top panel and door, and fold-down rear panel, provide unimpeded access to engine, generator and electrical components
- All-welded structural steel frame ensures durability and long life
- Durable powder-coat finish resists the elements
- Sealed maintenance-free start battery
- Standard trailer tires
- Bolt-on fenders can be replaced if damaged
Options
Transport
- Heavy-duty axle
- Torsion axle
- Combo tow hitch
- Lunette ring for pintle hitch
Functional
- 350-watt LEDs
- 480-watt LEDs
- 650-watt LED balloons
- Power-operated winch
- Auto start/stop controller
Power system
- 8kW 60Hz
- 6kW 50Hz
- High-power battery
- Cold-weather start package
- Emergency-stop button
Some options may not be available for aftermarket installation. Please consult factory.
Weight
Operating
Approx. 1965 lb (891kg)
Shipping
Approx. 1580 lb (717kg)
Construction
Trailer
MIG welded, unibody-style
Finish
Trailer: Hot-dipped galvanized
Cabinet: Oven-baked powder coated
Tow hitch
Standard 2-inch ball coupler
Tires
ST225/75D13
Lights* — Metal halide
Lamps
Four 1000 W metal halide lamps
Luminosity
110,000 lm per lamp
440,000 lm total initial intensity
Lights* — Optional 350-watt LEDs
Fixtures
Four 350 W LED fixtures
Luminosity
49,000 lm per fixture
196,000 lm total continuous intensity
Lights* — Optional 480-watt LEDs
Fixtures
Four 480 W LED fixtures
Luminosity
57,800 lm per fixture
231,200 lm total continuous intensity
Lights* — Optional balloon lights
Fixtures
Two 650 W LED balloon lights
360-degree beam angle
Luminosity
65,000 lm per balloon
130,000 lm total continuous intensity
Output power
Output
6 kW or 8 kW*
Voltage
120 V or 240 V*
Amperage
50 A @ 120 V
25 A @ 240 V
Frequency
60 Hz or 50 Hz*
Voltage regulation
±6%, no load to full load
Power system
Engine type
Tier 4 Final diesel, 3-cylinder, 4-cycle, liquid-cooled
Engine speed
1800 rpm or 1500 rpm*
Generator type
Brushless, class H
Generator wattage
6 kW or 8 kW*
Battery
AGM 12 Vdc, 550 CCA
Max. power output*
Mitsubishi engine: 12.2 hp (9.1 kW)
Kubota D1005: 13.1 hp (9.8 kW)
Kubota D1105: 15.4 hp (11.5 kW)
Displacement*
Mitsubishi engine: 58.09 in³ (952 cm³)
Kubota D1005: 61.08 in³ (1001 cm³)
Kubota D1105: 68.53 in³ (1,123 cm³)
Sound level, max. load
68 dB @ 23 ft (7 m)
Fuel tank capacity
60 gal (227 L)
Fuel consumption
0.25 to 0.49 gal/hr (0.096 to 1.86 L/h)*
Runtime before refueling
Approx. 120 to 240 hrs*
*Depending on model
Specifications subject to change without notice.