What JCB Tools does

JCB Tools is a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of power tools, hand tools, landscaping equipment, automotive tools, workshop equipment and accessories, operated by Genpower Ltd from Pembroke Dock, Wales under a licensing arrangement with the JCB construction equipment brand. The company sells exclusively through its own storefront at jcb-tools.co.uk, offering free next working day delivery within the UK and shipping to at least 19 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Its product portfolio is built around a unified 18V lithium-ion cordless battery platform; the JCB Pro range features brushless motors, premium ROHM keyless chucks and a 3-year warranty targeting professional tradespeople, while a standard range and corded tools address entry-level and DIY users.

The assortment spans combi drills, impact drivers and wrenches, SDS rotary hammers, circular saws, angle grinders, jigsaws, multi tools, orbital sanders and grease guns, alongside petrol wood chippers, pressure washers, water pumps, cement mixers, generators and space heaters for site and event operations, plus chrome vanadium hand tools and 42-inch roller cabinets under the modular JCB Site System. Sub-brands include JCB Pro (professional brushless), JCB DiamondTech (diamond-tipped hole saws) and the JCB 18V platform umbrella. The business model is one-time hardware product sales with unit pricing from £1.19 consumables to £1,699 premium storage; a partnership with Loxa Insurance (underwritten by Helvetia Global Solutions Ltd) bundles 12 months of accidental damage and theft cover with Pro tool purchases for UK residents, adding a service-revenue layer.

Name

JCB Tools

Legal name

Genpower Ltd

Website

https://jcb-tools.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JCB Tools is a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer, operated by Genpower Ltd, selling power tools, hand tools, landscaping equipment, automotive tools and accessories under the JCB brand licence to professional tradespeople and DIY users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pembroke Dock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time product sales of power tools, hand tools, landscaping equipment, automotive tools, workshop equipment, accessories, and storage solutions. Products are sold as individual units, bundled kits, and accessory packs at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JCB Tools is a UK e-commerce retailer (operated by Genpower Ltd) that sells JCB-branded professional and DIY power tools, hand tools, landscaping and contractor equipment, automotive workshop tools, site equipment (generators, cement mixers, space heaters), tool storage, and accessories. Its anchor offering is the JCB Pro 18V brushless cordless platform, supported by standard 12V/18V cordless and corded power tools, plus petrol-driven equipment for site and garden use.

Product overview

JCB Tools is a UK-based power tools, hand tools, and outdoor equipment company operating an e-commerce platform. The product portfolio is organized into several core categories: (1) JCB Pro 18V Brushless Cordless Power Tools - a professional-grade line of brushless 18V tools including combi drills (75Nm/160Nm), impact drivers (230Nm), impact wrenches (350Nm), circular saws, angle grinders, jigsaws, multi tools, die grinders, orbital sanders, and grease guns, all sharing the 18V battery platform; (2) Standard corded and cordless power tools including drills, breakers, demolition hammers, mitre saws, and grinders; (3) Landscaping and contractor equipment including garden hand tools, petrol wood chippers, pressure washers, water pumps, and earth augers; (4) Automotive workshop tools including jacks, axle stands, air tools, and comprehensive socket sets; (5) Workshop and site equipment including cement mixers (petrol and electric), petrol generators (3.6kW-7.9kW), space heaters (20kW-63kW), and petrol engines; (6) Hand tools made from chrome vanadium steel including slogging spanners (24-90mm), pliers, L-keys, and tool kits; (7) Professional storage solutions including 42-inch roller cabinets and chests, modular site system, and kit bags; (8) Accessories including drill bits, HSS TurboJet bits, grinding/cutting discs, diamond hole saws, sanding sheets, and saw blades. The company offers a partnership with Loxa Insurance for Pro tool protection and shares a unified 18V battery platform across its cordless range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JCB Pro: Professional-grade brushless 18V cordless power tools line including combi drills, impact drivers, angle grinders, circular saws, jigsaws, and multi-tools designed for daily trade use with 3-year warranty.
• JCB DiamondTech
• JCB 18V Platform

Products and services

• JCB Pro 18V Brushless Cordless Power Tools Range Professional-grade brushless 18V cordless power tools sharing an interchangeable 18V battery platform; includes combi drills (45Nm-160Nm), impact drivers (up to 230Nm), 1/2-inch impact wrenches (350Nm), 185mm circular saw, angle grinders (115mm/125mm), jigsaw, multi tool, orbital sander, die grinder, and 18V grease gun. Targets professional tradespeople.
• Standard Corded Power Tools Range of corded electric power tools including 1050W and 1500W rotary hammer drills, 850W 125mm angle grinder, 800W jigsaw, mitre saws (210mm and 254mm), and demolition hammers (1300W, 1700W). Targeted at users needing corded power for sustained heavy-duty applications.
• Landscaping and Garden Tools Professional gardening and landscaping tools including solid-forged spades, digging forks, border forks, manure forks, rakes, Dutch hoes, pick axes, and professional post augers. Garden hand tools feature carbon steel blades. Targets landscapers, gardeners, and groundworkers.
• Garden Power Tools (Petrol Wood Chippers and Pressure Washers) Powered garden equipment including petrol pressure washers for surface and equipment cleaning, and wood chippers with 100mm and 120mm capacity for branch and green waste reduction. Chippers available in 7.5hp (224cc) and 15hp (457cc) versions with electric start options.
• Water Pumps Petrol water pumps for site dewatering and irrigation applications, used by contractors for water management on construction and agricultural sites.
• Automotive Workshop Tools Workshop automotive equipment including jacks, axle stands, air tools, socket sets, torque wrenches, engine stands, and fuel storage solutions. Targets automotive mechanics and workshop operators.
• Hand Tools Professional hand tools made from chrome vanadium steel including slogging spanners (24-90mm, lifetime JCB warranty), combination pliers, TORX and hex L-key sets (7- and 9-piece), tape measures, screwdriver bit sets, and 216-piece socket and bit sets. Targets mechanics and tradespeople needing durable hand tools.
• Space Heaters Diesel or kerosene-fired space heaters available in 20kW (JCB-SH70D, 496m3), 37kW (JCB-SH140D, 800m3), and 63kW (JCB-SH215D, 1300m3) capacities, all with thermostat control. Used for temporary heating on construction sites and unheated commercial spaces.
• Petrol Engines Four-stroke petrol engines including 7.5hp (224cc) and 15hp (457cc) models with electric start options, OHV design, low-oil shutdown, and throttle control. Used to power cement mixers, water pumps, generators, and pressure washers.
• Cement Mixers 100-litre working capacity cement mixers available with JCB 133cc petrol engine or Honda GX160 petrol engine options, plus electric (110V, 230V) versions. Feature seam-welded drum construction, adjustable drum angle, and four-point stable bases.
• Petrol Generators Site generators including JCB-G3600P (3.6kW/4.5kVA, 7.5hp, 224cc, recoil start, 15L tank) and JCB-G8000PE (7.9kW/9.8kVA, 15hp, 457cc, recoil/electric start, 25L tank). Both feature AVR, dual 115V/230V output, overload protection, and low-oil shutdown for reliable site power.
• Tool Chests and Roller Cabinets 42-inch professional tool storage featuring 11 full-extension drawers on ball-bearing runners, solid hardwood worktop, stainless steel handles, full-length door lock, and 100mm castors. Available in JCB machine wrap designs (Excavator, Backhoe Loader, Telehandler, Fastrac), classic yellow, and limited Aston Martin F1 edition.
• JCB Site System Modular Storage Modular tool storage system for tradespeople with 9-inch wheels, 72kg load capacity base units, stackable 2-drawer modules, organiser cases, half-organisers, and tool boxes. Modules interlock for transport between sites.
• Kit Bags 26-inch retractable trolley handled kit bags with water-resistant construction and 90L capacity, designed for mobile tradespeople carrying tools between job sites.
• Drill Bits and Accessories Range of drill bits including masonry bits (2.5mm to 13mm), multi-purpose drill bits, and complete drill bit sets with hardened steel construction and precision-ground cutting edges. Plus HSS TurboJet drill bits with 7-point cutting edge tip, TiN coating extending life up to 4x versus standard HSS, available 2.5mm-13mm.
• Grinding and Cutting Discs Angle grinder accessories in 115mm and 125mm sizes including metal cutting discs, stone cutting discs, diamond blades, grinding discs, and flap discs. All use M14 thread compatible with JCB angle grinders.
• JCB DiamondTech Diamond Hole Saws Diamond-tipped hole saws for cutting clean holes in ceramic tiles, porcelain, glass, and natural stone without cracking or chipping, requiring water cooling for consistent performance. Available in multiple diameters for electrical and plumbing applications.
• Sanding Sheets and Saw Blades 125mm mesh sanding sheets compatible with JCB orbital sanders and most standard random orbital sanders, mesh design extends sheet life, available in grits 120-240. Plus replacement saw blades including bi-metal reciprocating saw blade sets, T-shank jigsaw blade kits, and TCT circular saw blades.
• Accessory Bundles Value accessory kits including Electrician, Builder, Metalworker, and Joiner packs containing drill bits, screwdriver bits, saw blades, cutting discs, and other essential accessories grouped by trade.
• 18V Battery and Charger Platform Unified 18V lithium-ion battery platform compatible across all JCB cordless tools including Pro and standard ranges. Batteries (2.0Ah, 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah and 4.0Ah Pro high-capacity compact) and chargers (4.5A fast charger, 9A super fast charger) are fully interchangeable, eliminating the need for separate batteries per tool.

Quantifiable outcome

• Brushless motors deliver 25-50% more runtime per charge versus brushed equivalents
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Loxa InsurancecoreOthersJCB Tools has partnered with Loxa Insurance to offer 12 months of free accidental damage and theft insurance on JCB Pro tools. This partnership provides added value to professional customers purchasing the premium Pro range, with coverage underwritten by Helvetia Global Solutions Ltd (FCA no. 454140) and Loxa acting as authorised insurance intermediary (FCA no. 1018666). Insurance is only available to UK residents.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Makita: Global power tools manufacturer with a strong 18V LXT cordless platform. Directly comparable as a competing professional cordless power tool brand targeting tradespeople with brushless motor tools and a battery ecosystem.
• DeWalt: Stanley Black & Decker-owned professional power tool brand with the 20V MAX XR cordless platform. A direct competitor in the professional brushless 18V/20V category with extensive trade distribution.
• Milwaukee Tool: Professional power tool brand known for the M18 cordless platform and heavy-duty brushless tools for trades. Directly comparable as a premium-targeting rival in the professional 18V cordless segment.
• Bosch Power Tools: Robert Bosch subsidiary producing professional (blue) and DIY (green) power tools. Direct competitor across cordless 18V platforms, angle grinders, jigsaws, and accessory lines.
• Hikoki (HiKOKI): Multi-voltage cordless power tool brand (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) competing across 18V and 36V platforms. Directly comparable as a professional-grade brushless cordless competitor with strong UK and European presence.
• Ryobi: TTI-owned power tool brand with the ONE+ 18V battery platform spanning DIY and prosumer tools. Comparable as a 18V cordless platform competitor targeting DIY and semi-professional buyers.
• Festool: Premium German power tool brand specialising in cordless sanders, jigsaws, and track saws for carpenters and finishers. Comparable as a higher-end professional cordless power tool alternative.
• Snap-on: Premium hand tool, automotive tool, and tool storage brand sold primarily through mobile franchise vans and direct channels. Comparable for its hand tool range (spanners, sockets, torque wrenches) and roller cabinets.
• Screwfix: UK-based trade-focused tool, hardware, and workwear retailer with over 800 branches. Direct UK competitor for the same professional tradesperson customer across tools, accessories, and site equipment.
• Toolstation: UK and European trade retailer of tools, accessories, and site equipment with click-and-collect branch network. Direct competitor to JCB Tools across the trade buyer and DIY segments in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JCBtools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JCBTools
• Facebookfacebook.com/JCBtools
• Instagraminstagram.com/jcb_tools
• TikToktiktok.com/@jcbtools

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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