FAQs

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).

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.

The smallest, quietest diesel generators we offer make up our compact range, covering 18kVA to 220kVA. The compact generator range provides excellent, efficient performance while maintaining low-noise and less space. 

All JCB generators have been specially designed to be as small and compact as possible, so they take up a minimal amount of space and are efficient to transport. So, even for larger power output requirements, our mid-range generators, covering 250kVA-780kVA, are still designed to take up the smallest feasible space. 

Take a look at the full range here.

Looking for the best silent generator? Many of JCB’s generators have been engineered to minimise noise, making them the ideal choice for quiet, round-the-clock operations. Featuring heavy gauge steel and a high-density acoustic lining, this range keeps noise levels as low as 63dBA @7m.

If you need to buy a silent generator, take a look at the full range here.

Though we are centred in the UK, JCB is a global name and a global company: our factories are based in both the UK and in India, and we have over 100 dealers worldwide! With over 50 models in our range, JCB is one of the largest generator manufacturers. Not only that - we’re also proud to be one of the only generator manufacturers to assemble generators using our own engines.

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.

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).  

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.