Describe the current installation honestly
State whether the generator remains connected, is disconnected but fixed in place, or is removed and accessible for loading. Include the equipment ZIP code, enclosure and tank arrangement. Photos should show the unit’s location and the removal route, not just the front of the enclosure.
Request two clearly separated scopes
If timing permits, ask buyers to explain an installed purchase with removal included and a purchase after seller-arranged removal. Neither option is automatically better. Ask what prerequisites apply to each, who selects contractors, and which costs or site-restoration obligations remain yours. Avoid comparing two bids that assume different stages of readiness.
Preserve useful evidence before anything changes
Collect identification photos, existing test reports and service records while the equipment is identifiable on site. Record condition and included accessories. Any operating demonstration should be arranged with qualified site personnel. A disconnected machine may require a different inspection plan, so discuss buyer requirements before committing to work.
Account for storage and scheduling
If you remove the generator first, identify where it will sit, how it will be protected and how a truck will reach it. Ask contractors which handling steps their quote includes. Avoid paying for an unnecessary second lift because the temporary storage area does not allow collection by the buyer’s chosen carrier.
Put the handoff condition in writing
Specify the state in which the generator will be delivered to the buyer: still installed, isolated and ready for lifting, or loaded onto transport. Document responsible parties and dates. Disconnection, fuel handling and lifting belong with qualified contractors; this comparison is a planning aid, not a removal procedure.