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Apollo S vs. Diesel Towers vs. Permanent Poles
Use this page when you are deciding how to light a field, court, jobsite, or event: a battery-powered portable tower, a diesel rental, or a six-figure permanent installation.
Three Ways to Light a Field. One Smart Choice.
See how the battery-powered Apollo S stacks up against diesel rentals and permanent installations.
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The Real Cost of Lighting a Field
| What It Takes | In Stock — Ships NowApollo SBattery-powered portable tower$3,495 | Diesel Light TowerTowable generator tower$8,000+ or daily rental | Permanent PolesFixed installed lighting$200,000 – $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $3,495 | $8,000+ to own, $150+/day to rent | $200,000 – $500,000 installed |
| Time to First Light | 60 seconds | 15+ minutes per setup | 6 – 18 months of permits + construction |
| Cost to Run | Pennies per night to recharge | Fuel + engine maintenance every shift | Utility service + fixture maintenance |
| Noise | Silent | 65+ dB generator drone | Silent |
| Emissions On Site | Zero | Diesel exhaust | Zero |
| Weight / Footprint | 75 lbs — one person carries it | 2,000+ lbs — tow vehicle required | Fixed concrete foundations |
| Moves With You | Between fields, sites, and events | Wherever you can tow it | Never |
| Power Source | 758Wh battery + AC charge-in-use | Diesel fuel | Grid connection + trenching |
| Light Output | 50,000 lm per tower — add towers to scale | ~40,000 – 60,000 lm typical | High fixed output, one location |
| Permits Required | None | None (DOT towing rules apply) | Zoning, electrical, and structural approvals |
| View Apollo S | Ask your rental yard for their all-in daily rate | Ask your contractor for an installed bid |
Apollo S
Battery-powered portable tower
$3,495
Why crews switch from diesel
vs. DieselNo fuel runs, no engine maintenance, no 65 dB drone over your site or sideline. One person moves the Apollo S by hand instead of hitching a 2,000 lb trailer.
- Zero fuel and fumes
- Silent for neighborhoods and events
- No tow vehicle needed
Why clubs skip permanent poles
vs. PermanentA permanent installation costs six figures and months of approvals — and it only ever lights one field. Apollo S towers light tonight's field, then move to the next one.
- 1-2% of the installed cost
- Light this week, not next year
- Follows demand between venues
What to plan for with Apollo S
The Honest Trade-offsBattery power means planning around runtime: 3.5 hours at full output per charge. Spare batteries swap in seconds, and plugging into AC charges while the light runs.
- 3.5 hrs full-power runtime per battery
- Hot-swap spare batteries available
- Bigger fields take multiple towers
Pricing
One Tower. One Price.
Apollo S
Battery-Powered Field and Event Light Tower
$3,495
+ Shipping
Volume pricing available for 3+ towers — accessories include spare batteries, chargers, and wheeled transport cases.
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