FAQs

Whether you’re after a smaller domestic generator or a larger industrial generator, here at JCB we’re sure to have the right size generator for your needs.
For smaller power requirements, JCB’s compact generator range covers 18kVA to 220kVA. Fueled by JCB Diesel by Kohler, JCB 4 Cylinder DIESELMAX, and JCB 6 Cylinder DIESELMAX engines, our compact generator lineup delivers exceptional performance, minimal fuel consumption, heightened efficiency, and reduced noise levels.

For larger scale power requirements, JCB’s mid range generators cover 250kVA-780kVA. With engines sourced from well-established manufacturers like Scania, Cummins, and Volvo, our heavy-duty power systems generators offer a dependable and robust power solution. 

If you’re still not sure which size generator is right for you, don’t fret - our extensive dealer network is on hand to help work out which is the right generator for your needs. Find your local dealer here.

JCB’s Powerpack has been built using high-quality components for a long service life. By choosing a high standard of battery, we are able to warrant them for a 5-year period – with an expected life of more than 4,000 daily cycles (over 10 years of typical use).

If you’re looking for a standby generator for home use, JCB’s electric Powerpacks are an ideal size and perfectly suited to domestic needs. Based on the average daily energy consumption of 8kWhr in the UK, our Powerpacks have the capacity to power your home for up to five consecutive days!

With zero noise at point-of-use, you can sleep soundly knowing that this near-silent power generator is perfect for overnight, disturbance-free use in your home. Plus, our Powerpack can operate indoors and underground, making it a suitable home standby generator for most people.  

JCB Powerpacks are fully electric, too. So, if you want to power your home with zero noise and zero emissions, take a look at the full specification here. 

When operating our range of hydraulic breakers for excavators correctly there is no limit to how long they can be used overall. However, if they’re being used continuously, they should not be used for longer than 15 seconds at a time. If the ground doesn’t break or you need to break more ground, to operate the breaker correctly you should lift and move it to another spot every 8-10 seconds. This method not only increases productivity, meaning you don’t have to use your hydraulic breaker for as long, but it’s also much safer.

Yes, JCB’s hydraulic breakers are designed to fit on our compact and heavy excavators machine ranges. However, it’s important to note that JCB hydraulic breakers for excavators should only be paired with a JCB excavator that has sufficient load capacity. Correctly combining a JCB excavator hydraulic breaker with one of our compact and heavy excavators depends on whether you’re looking for a breaker from our contractor or professional ranges. Overall, if the excavator is too light, it may become unstable under the load and fall over so it’s important to pair the two machines appropriately.

How a hydraulic breaker works is by applying hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic cylinder. This causes the piston to move back and forth, creating a powerful impact force that is transmitted to the chisel, causing it to strike the material. These repeated strikes then fracture the material into smaller pieces, ready for dismantling. As a result, hydraulic breakers are commonly used for demolition projects, as well as in construction and mining.

Due to the nature of the work carried out with a hydraulic breaker, wear and tear is guaranteed. However, this doesn’t mean your JCB hydraulic breaker can’t be properly maintained to ensure it works effectively for a long time. It just means you should undertake a full inspection of your hydraulic breaker every time you use it to identify any potential issues. These can include wear and tear and loose fittings. It’s also important to ensure you’re operating it correctly. For example, by monitoring your machine’s hoses, greasing it correctly with the correct grease, and breaking at 90 degrees to the surface.

For more detail on how to correctly operate a JCB hydraulic breaker, you can read the operating manual or take a breaker training course (ask your local dealer for more information).  

A hydraulic breaker, commonly used in road construction, is a mechanical device use to demolish hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or stone. It operates as an equipment mounted jackhammer that splits materials into smaller pieces for reuse or recycling. As such, hydraulic breakers are often used for demolishing jobs as they reduce the physical effort required from workers and can increase productivity. JCB offer two hydraulic breaker ranges: Contractor & Professional.