PL80
Light Tower

PL80
Light Tower

The Bobcat® PL80 portable light tower provides long runtimes and even longer maintenance intervals for easy, hassle-free operation.

  • One of the most compact light towers available 
  • Optional LED lamps extend runtime with a 50,000-hour lifespan 
  • Composite clamshell gives you easy access to all service components 
  • Ideal for construction, disaster relief, parking lots and special events

PL80 Overview

From illuminating construction sites for 24-hour productivity to bringing much-needed light to assist with emergency disaster relief operations, count on the Bobcat PL80 portable light tower and its impressive 180-hour run time.

The PL80 is a programmable light tower that can be set to turn on at dusk and turn off at dawn for uninterrupted productivity. The mast rotates a full 360 degrees and extends up to 23 feet high for broad coverage, while each of the lights can be pointed independently. When it comes time to reposition, the PL80 is compact and light enough to be maneuvered by hand.

The Bobcat PL80 vertical mast light tower features a compact footprint for increased jobsite mobility and cost-effective transport – you can fit 17 on a single flatbed truck. It’s powered by a reliable Kubota® engine paired with a high-output 8-kilowatt alternator, giving you both light and power at the same time.

Like all Bobcat products, the PL80 was engineered for maximum productivity, ease of use and low lifetime cost of operation. The innovative clamshell-style canopy is made of a durable, lightweight composite material that lifts easily for quick access to all service points. The Kubota engine has one of the longest maintenance intervals on the market, capable of running for 1,000 hours in between oil changes, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

If your workday doesn't end, or your event heats up after the sun goes down, trust the Bobcat PL80 to provide safe working conditions with zero interruptions.

PL80 Specs & Compare

Compare
Units

PL80 Key Specifications

Runtime with 4 Metal Halide Lights
97 h
Runtime with 4 LED Lights
180 h
Prime Power Rating
8 kW 

PL80 Key Specifications

Runtime with 4 Metal Halide Lights
97 h
Runtime with 4 LED Lights
180 h
Prime Power Rating
8 kW 

Electrical System

System Voltage
12 V

Engine

Engine Make
Kubota 
Displacement
68.53 in³
Emissions Tier Level
Tier 4 Final 
Cooling System
Water / Glycol 
Fuel Type
#2 Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel 
Usable Fuel Capacity
52.4 gal
Runtime with 4 Metal Halide Lights
97 h
Runtime with 4 LED Lights
180 h

Performance

Operating Weight
1,793 lb
Rated Speed
15.4 (11.1) @ 1800 

Dimensions

Length with Drawbar Down
109 in
Length with Drawbar Up
82 in
Width
55 in
Width without Outriggers Deployed
82 in
Track Width
47.4 in
Height with Tower in Transport Position
8.5 ft
Height with Tower Deployed
23 ft

Generator

Prime Power Rating
8 kW 
Available Frequency
60 Hz

Receptacles

120V GFCI Duplex (NEMA 5-20R)
(2) Standard 

Related Models

View All Light Towers
  • PG25 Side View of the PG25 Portable Generator

    PG25

    Prime Output: 25 kVA (20 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    33 hp

  • PG40 Side View of the Bobcat PG40 Portable Generator

    PG40

    Prime Output: 40 kVA (32 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    48.8 hp

  • PG50 Side View of the Bobcat PG50 Portable Generator

    PG50

    Prime Output: 50 kVA (40 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    62.2 hp

  • PG70 A Bobcat PG70 Generator on a White Background

    PG70

    Prime Output: 70 kVA (56 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    84 hp

  • PG100 A Bobcat PG100 Generator on a White Background

    PG100

    Prime Output: 100 kVA (80 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    129 hp

  • PG125 Bobcat PG125 Portable Generator

    PG125

    Prime Output: 125 kVA (100 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    153 hp

  • PG150 Bobcat PG150 Portable Generator on White Background

    PG150

    Prime Output: 154 kVA (123 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    186 hp

  • PG190 Bobcat PG190 Portable Generator on White Background

    PG190

    Prime Output: 181 kVA (145 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    219 hp

  • PG240 Bobcat PG240 Portable Generator on White Background

    PG240

    Prime Output: 236 kVA (189 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    282 hp

  • PG325 Bobcat PG325 Portable Generator on White Background

    PG325

    Prime Output: 334 kVA (267 kW)

    Power Output @ 1800RPM (hp)
    393 hp

 

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.