JCB Tradesman 4
The JCB Tradesman 4 is a rugged, no-frills feature phone for tradespeople who want a reliable daily driver without the distractions of a smartphone.
- Ultra-Rugged Build – IP69K & MIL-STD-810G tested, survives 1.8m drops onto steel.
- 105 Lumen Torch – Dedicated button, lights the way on site.
- 1800mAh Battery – Up to 13 hours talk time and 280 hours standby.
- Gorilla Glass Display – 2.4" QVGA screen built to take a knock.
- 4G + Dual SIM – VoLTE calling and MMS support, wherever you're working.
IP69K + MIL-STD-810G
105 lumen torch
1800mAh battery
Gorilla Glass display
4G + Dual SIM
Recycled housing
Toughness made simple.
Tested to the limit.
Not a spec sheet. A proven standard.
MIL-STD-810G
Military tested
IP69K
Jet-wash proof
1.8m
Steel drop tested
-20°C to +55°C
Operating range
MIL-STD-810G is a US military durability standard covering drops, vibration, temperature extremes, humidity and altitude. IP69K means it survives high-pressure, high-temperature water jets — the kind used to clean plant machinery.
Full specifications.
Every spec below maps to a real-world advantage on site — not just a number for the box.
| Physical | |
| Weight | 162g |
| Dimensions | 147 × 63 × 18mm |
| Display | |
| Screen | 2.4" QVGA, Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | |
| OS | Mocor RTOS |
| RAM | 64MB |
| Storage | 128MB, expandable to 128GB via MicroSD |
| Battery | |
| Battery | 1800mAh — up to 13hrs talk, 280hrs standby |
| Connectivity | |
| Network | 4G, Dual nano SIM, VoLTE |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Cameras | |
| Rear | 2MP, fixed focus |
| Rugged credentials | |
| Waterproof | IP69K — jet-wash proof |
| Drop tested | 1.8m onto steel |
| Military standard | MIL-STD-810G tested |
What's in the box.
- JCB Tradesman 4 handset
- USB charging cable
- Quick start guide
- 2-year warranty card
Which one’s right for you?
All Tradesman phones are rugged. Here’s what changes as you move up the range.
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Customer Reviews
Industrial Heritage
Backed by JCB.
Built for the Real World.
JCB is one of Britain's most trusted names in heavy industry. That same engineering obsession goes into every JCB phone — built to the same uncompromising standard as the machines on your site.
Tradesman 4 — FAQs
Typing on the JCB Tradesman 4 is done using the physical keypad, which features a traditional alphanumeric layout. You can press each key multiple times to cycle through letters and characters.
The JCB Tradesman 4 is a robust, but simple phone, not a smartphone. It comes with essential preloaded features such as an FM radio, but lacks an app store for additional downloads. It supports 4G, making it perfect for staying connected in tough environments. This phone focuses on durability and use, such as a torch on the top edge rather than posting Facebook statuses!
Absolutely. The JCB Tradesman 4 is military spec 810G and IP69K water and dust proof as well as drop tested to 1.8m onto steel. This phone can survive (almost) anything you throw at it.
The JCB Tradesman 4 is equipped with a robust 1800mAh battery, which can provide several days of usage on a single charge, depending on usage patterns. This makes it ideal for users who need a reliable phone that lasts through long workdays without frequent recharging.
The combination of rugged durability, Gorilla Glass Screen, FM Radio and 4G Capability make the JCB Tradesman 4 the ultimate phone to keep you in touch no matter the conditions.