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.

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.

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).  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking generally at what is a hydrogen generator, it’s a machine that uses pure hydrogen for clean power generation – it combines a hydrogen engine with an alternator to produce electrical energy. Generators are used on sites where there is no access to electricity, or to provide backup power in-case of grid interruptions.

More specifically, the JCB G60RSH hydrogen generator is powered by the pioneering 55kW JCB hydrogen combustion engine, to produce up to 60kVA of electrical power. When paired with the JCB 3-Phase Powerpack, a ‘microgrid’ is created where the generator acts as a battery charger. This hybrid set-up can reduce the runtime of the generator by up to 80%. So when it comes to what is a hydrogen generator used for, the JCB G60RS H is used as a battery charger – allowing sites to run for longer, for less fuel costs.