Hatz GB Ltd

What Hatz GB Ltd does

Hatz GB Ltd is a UK-based industrial diesel engine distributor and aftermarket service provider, wholly owned by German parent Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH & Co. KG. Founded in 1979 and headquartered at Hinckley, Leicestershire, the company represents the Hatz group's interests across the United Kingdom and Ireland, focusing on air-cooled industrial diesel engines in the 1.5–64 kW power range covering 1- to 4-cylinder configurations. Its core offering is the Silent Pack engine family, distinguished by low noise output and ultra-clean exhaust emissions, supplied into machine manufacturers serving construction, compressors, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, power units, ground support, material handling, and marine applications. Beyond engines, it markets energy solutions (power generators and alternators), accessories and add-ons, and a Digital Solutions Platform (DSP) for connected-engine functionality.

Commercially, Hatz GB monetises primarily through channel partner distribution: products flow to end users via a dealer network spanning the UK and Ireland, with the Hinckley HQ functioning as a spare-parts depot for aftermarket support. Revenue streams include hardware sales of engines, generators, and accessories, plus professional-services revenue from maintenance, repair, and original spare parts supplied through the dealer channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with B2B industrial specifications. The company positions its value proposition around Silent Pack's environmental and acoustic differentiation, a 140-year group heritage in drive technology, and aftermarket responsiveness from stocked parts and authorised service. No public revenue, M&A, funding, or leadership-change data is available in the source.

Name

Hatz GB Ltd

Legal name

Hatz GB Limited

Website

https://hatz.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hatz GB Ltd is the UK and Ireland distributor for Motorenfabrik Hatz, selling air-cooled industrial diesel engines (1.5–64 kW, Silent Pack line), power generators, accessories, and aftermarket service to machine manufacturers across construction, agriculture, marine, and material handling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinckley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Diesel Engines: Sale of industrial air-cooled diesel engines ranging from 1.5 to 64 kW power range, used in construction machinery, compressors, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, power units, ground support and material handling vehicles as well as ships.
2. Energy Solutions: Power generators and alternators developed and produced based on industrial engines.
3. Spare Parts and Service: Original spare parts and maintenance/repair services for Hatz diesel engines through dealer network.
4. Accessories and Add-Ons: Upgrades and additional solutions for the operation and maintenance of Hatz-powered machines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hatz GB Ltd distributes and supports a portfolio of air-cooled industrial diesel engines (1.5–64 kW, 1- to 4-cylinder), including the Silent Pack family, alongside power generators/alternators (Energy Solutions), accessories/add-ons, and original spare parts and maintenance services. Products are sold through a dealer network across the UK and Ireland, backed by a stocked parts hub at the Hinckley headquarters.

Product overview

Hatz GB Ltd offers a unified portfolio of industrial air-cooled diesel engine solutions centered around the Silent Pack engine family (power range 1.5-64 kW) for 1- to 4-cylinder applications. The core product line comprises diesel engines paired with Energy Solutions (power generators and alternators), complemented by Accessories and Add-Ons for operational support. The company also provides Digital Solutions as a connected technology platform to enhance engine performance and efficiency. All offerings are supported by a dedicated service organization offering maintenance, repair, and original spare parts through a UK and Ireland dealer network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silent Pack Diesel Engines Flagship range of air-cooled industrial diesel engines featuring exceptionally low noise levels and ultra-clean exhaust emissions, designed for industrial OEMs and machine operators needing eco-friendly, high-performing engines.
• Industrial Diesel Engines 1- to 4-cylinder industrial diesel engines with 1.5–64 kW power output, designed for robustness and durability across construction machinery, compressors, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, power units, ground support, material handling vehicles, and ships.
• Energy Solutions Power generators and alternators developed and produced based on Hatz industrial engines, enabling energy generation for industrial applications and backup power systems.
• Accessories and Add-Ons Upgrades and additional solutions for the operation and maintenance of Hatz-powered machines, designed to maximize engine longevity and performance.
• Service and Spare Parts Tailor-made services and original spare parts for maintenance and repair of Hatz diesel engines, delivered through a dedicated dealer network across the UK and Ireland.
• Digital Solutions (DSP) Digital Solutions Platform (DSP) — web-based connected technology integrations for Hatz engines focused on enhancing performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exceptionally low noise levels and ultra-clean exhaust emissions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lombardini / Kohler Engines: Kohler's Lombardini brand produces compact air-cooled and liquid-cooled diesel engines in a power range comparable to Hatz's. Directly comparable as a specialist supplier of small industrial diesel engines to OEMs across Europe in similar end markets.
• Kubota UK: UK arm of Kubota Corporation, a major Japanese manufacturer of compact industrial diesel engines in the sub-100 kW range. Directly comparable as a competing industrial diesel engine brand distributed through a UK dealer network serving construction, agricultural and ground-care OEMs.
• Yanmar UK: UK operations of Yanmar, a Japanese manufacturer specializing in compact and industrial diesel engines. Competes head-to-head with Hatz in construction, agricultural machinery and material handling drive solutions across overlapping power ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Honda Power Equipment UK: UK distributor of Honda's industrial engines, generators and power equipment. Comparable as an alternative compact engine and generator brand sold through a UK dealer network into construction, rental and OEM applications.
• Volvo Penta: Global supplier of engines and complete power solutions for marine, industrial and power generation applications. Comparable in marine propulsion and industrial engine segments where Hatz GB's 1–4 cylinder engines compete for OEM sockets.
• Deutz AG: German independent engine manufacturer offering a broad range of industrial diesel and gas engines, with UK distribution. Closely comparable to Hatz's German parent in heritage and product scope, and a peer competitor in construction equipment and stationary power drive-trains.
• Briggs & Stratton: US-headquartered manufacturer of small air-cooled gasoline and diesel engines, plus standby generators. Adjacent peer in air-cooled engine technology and standby power generation — categories directly relevant to Hatz's Silent Pack engines and Energy Solutions line.
• Perkins Engines (UK): UK-based legacy manufacturer of diesel and gas engines from roughly 4 to 2500 kW, part of Caterpillar Inc. Overlaps with Hatz in the lower end of its industrial diesel engine range and competes for OEM drive-train slots in construction, agricultural and power generation applications.
• Caterpillar (Industrial Power): Caterpillar's industrial power division supplies diesel engines and generator sets across a wide power range. Comparable in the Energy Solutions / generator-set segment Hatz addresses, with overlapping UK OEM and dealer relationships.
• Cummins UK: UK arm of Cummins Inc., a global manufacturer of diesel and alternative-fuel engines and generators. Comparable in industrial engine and power generation offerings, though at a substantially larger scale and broader portfolio than Hatz GB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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