Site Tools

Site tools at MTN Shop UK

Site tools is the practical category for the portable powered kit that supports the main trades on a construction site: not the drills and saws that do the primary work, but the radios that keep the site atmosphere going, the wall chasers that cut service channels in masonry, the vacuum lifters that let one person handle glass and slabs safely, the concrete vibrators and vibrating pokers that finish a pour properly, the pumps that drain a flooded excavation, and the everyday practical items (site fans, kettles, coolboxes) that make a long shift bearable. The Site Tools collection at MTN Shop UK covers this broad support category with 40+ products across the major brand ecosystems.

Job site radios and Bluetooth speakers

Job site radios are trade equipment as much as drills and saws are. A working radio keeps the crew's mood up through long shifts, provides DAB/DAB+ digital broadcast coverage on modern models, and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for phone playlists. Most are dual-powered (240V mains plus 18V cordless battery) so they work anywhere on site. Key models:

• DEWALT DCR029 Compact Bluetooth Radio, DCR020 DAB Digital Radio, DCR011 Bluetooth Speaker, DCR009 Compact Bluetooth Speaker and DWST1-81079 TSTAK Radio (the TSTAK-format for stacking with the DEWALT TSTAK tool storage system).
• Bosch GPB 18VH-6 SRC Professional Radio, GPB 18V-6 C Professional Bluetooth Speaker and GPB 18V-2 C Professional Bluetooth DAB+ Radio - the Bosch Professional 18V radio range for existing Bosch platform users.
• Makita MR007GZ DAB/DAB+ Bluetooth Job Site Radio, DMR116 Job Site Radio, DMR203 Bluetooth Jobsite Speaker, plus the DMR055 and DMR056 LXT Radio Lantern models that combine radio and site lighting in one tool.
• Metabo R 12-18 DAB+ BT Worksite Bluetooth Radio, HiKOKI UR18DSDL Site Radio, Flex RD 10.8/18.0/230 Cordless Radio, plus Einhell TC-RA 18 Li BT Cordless Radio for the Power X-Change platform.

For a wider look at radios and lighting including work lights, headlamps and site torches, see our on-site radios and lighting collection.

Wall chasers

Wall chasers are specialist cutting tools for cutting parallel channels into masonry and concrete for chasing services (electrical cable runs, plumbing pipes, conduit) into walls before plastering. Two diamond blades run in parallel with adjustable spacing, cutting a clean channel in one pass. The collection includes:

• DEWALT DCG200T2 XR FlexVolt Wall Chaser 125mm 54V (kit with 2 x 6.0Ah batteries) / DCG200NT (bare): the DEWALT cordless flagship on the 54V FlexVolt platform - 125mm cutting depth capacity, brushless motor, kit-ready with batteries or bare for existing FlexVolt users.
• Einhell TP-MA 36/30 Li BL Solo Wall Chaser 36V (2 x 18V): the Einhell Power X-Change wall chaser using two 18V batteries in series for 36V output.
• Flex Power Tools MS-1706 Wall Chaser 140mm 1400W 240V: the corded workshop specification with 140mm cutting depth, 1400W motor for continuous cutting through hard aggregate concrete.
• MFE 40 Wall Chaser: mains-powered wall chaser for continuous production channel cutting.

For the wider wall chaser and metalworking range, see our wall chasers and metalworking category.

Vacuum lifters (Grabo)

Vacuum lifters are the safe modern alternative to lifting heavy flat items (glass sheets, floor tiles, paving slabs, panels) by hand: a vacuum pump attached to a suction pad grips the item securely, allowing one-person lifts of items that would traditionally need two people or damage-prone lifting jigs. The DEWALT Grabo family (DCE590N Grabo Suction Lifter 18V Bare Unit, DZE591 Suction Lifter Seal replacement) is the trade reference. Grabo VLP 18.0 C Vacuum Lifter provides an alternative for existing users of that platform.

Concrete vibrators and vibrating pokers

Concrete vibrators and vibrating pokers (poker vibrators) are the essential kit for concrete pours: inserted into freshly poured concrete, the vibrating action releases air bubbles, ensures full compaction of the pour, and produces a stronger denser finished concrete. Essential for foundation pours, slab work, retaining walls and any structural RC work. In the collection:

• Makita DVR350Z Vibrating Poker 18V: the cordless Makita LXT platform vibrating poker for site use where a corded vibrator is impractical.
• DEWALT DCE531N XR Concrete Vibrator 18V: the DEWALT XR platform equivalent for existing DEWALT battery users.

Bosch professional press tools

Press tools are used for mechanical pipe connections in plumbing and heating installations - the tool crimps a fitting onto the pipe with hydraulic force, creating a permanent leak-proof connection without soldering or threading. The Bosch GPT 18V-32 Professional Press Tool handles pipes up to 32mm diameter; the Bosch GPT 18V-19 Professional Press Tool handles pipes up to 19mm. Both are on the Bosch Professional 18V platform, bare units for existing Bosch battery users. The specification for plumbing and heating contractors moving away from solder-based joints to press-fit connections.

Grease guns and pumps

• DEWALT DCGG581N XR Grease Gun 18V (bare) / Makita LXT Grease Gun 18V (bare): cordless grease guns for plant, machinery and vehicle grease servicing. Faster and less messy than manual grease guns.
• DEWALT DCE050N Transfer Pump 18V (bare): the cordless transfer pump for moving liquid between containers - fuel, water, cleaning solutions and other site fluids.
• Evolution DWP1000 Evo-System Dirty Water Pump: petrol-driven dirty water pump for site drainage - excavation dewatering, flood management, temporary water removal from work areas.

Evolution Evo-System modular

The Evolution Evo-System is a modular petrol engine platform where a single 6.5Hp engine (Evolution EVO200) drives multiple interchangeable attachments: the Evolution GEN2800 Generator Output 2.4Kw attachment turns the engine into a portable site generator, and the DWP1000 Dirty Water Pump attachment turns it into a site drainage pump. One engine, multiple site tools - practical for smaller contractors who need occasional generator or pump capability without buying dedicated machines for each function.

Disc cutters

Disc cutters cut through metal, masonry and pipework in first-fix and demolition applications. Two cordless models in the collection: Makita DCC500Z LXT Brushless Disc Cutter 18V (bare unit) and the R260DCT-Li Cordless Disc Cutter. For a wider look at cutting tools, see our powered saws and chop and cut-off saws categories.

Site comfort: fans, kettles, coffee makers, coolboxes

Cordless power tool platforms have expanded beyond drills and saws into the everyday practical items that make a long shift easier:

• DEWALT DCE512N XR Brushless Fan 18V: the cordless site fan for cooling the crew in summer, cooling wet paint or plaster, or ventilating a confined workspace. Runs from any DEWALT 18V XR battery.
• Makita DKT360Z LXT Kettle 36V (18V x 2): the Makita cordless kettle running on two 18V LXT batteries in series for 36V, for hot water on site without mains power.
• Einhell TE-CF 18 Li-Solo Power X-Change Coffee Maker: cordless coffee maker on the Einhell platform - for the crew who take their brew seriously.
• Einhell TE-COL 18/27 Li-Solo Coolbox 230/18/12V: triple-powered coolbox (mains, 18V cordless, or 12V vehicle) for cold drinks and food on long summer days.

These are not gimmicks - they are practical kit for crews spending 10+ hours on remote sites without vehicle access, and they run from batteries you already own on your existing platform.

Cordless platform compatibility

Most cordless site tools are sold as bare units for existing users of the relevant battery platform. Battery platforms are not interchangeable between brands: DEWALT XR batteries do not fit Makita LXT tools, Bosch Professional batteries do not fit Einhell Power X-Change tools, and so on. Match the tool to your existing battery platform to avoid needing duplicate batteries and chargers for the site tools. If you are starting new, consider the wider tool ecosystem you plan to build rather than the site tool alone - the platform choice affects future tool compatibility across drills, drivers, saws, radios and specialist kit.

Safety and standards

• PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) applies to all powered site tools: maintenance, inspection and use only by trained operators.
• CDM 2015 applies on construction sites, including 110V power specification for some corded tools (not covered in this collection - mains tools here are 240V for workshop use).
• PPE: match to the specific tool - safety glasses for cutting and grinding tools, dust masks for masonry work, safety gloves for handling vibrating pokers and grabo lifters, safety helmets for all construction site work.
• Wall chaser safety: concrete dust contains crystalline silica (Category 1 carcinogen per IARC). Connect wall chasers to M-class or H-class dust extraction for continuous work.
• Concrete vibrator safety: vibration exposure can cause Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) over prolonged use - HSE guidance requires monitoring under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
• Grabo/vacuum lifter safety: check seal integrity before every lift, never lift over personnel, follow load rating for the specific surface type.
• Generator safety: petrol generators produce carbon monoxide - never operate in enclosed spaces, always ventilated outdoor use only.
• PAT testing: corded electric tools and battery chargers should be PAT tested per the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 for commercial use.

Related categories

The Site Tools collection is a broad support category that overlaps with several other collections. For dedicated radio and lighting kit, see our on-site radios and lighting category. For wall chasers as a dedicated cutting category, see our wall chasers and metalworking. For dedicated grease guns, our grease guns collection. For vacuums and dust extraction, our vacuums and dust extraction. For the core power tools (drills, drivers, saws) our power tools category. For batteries and chargers to keep cordless site tools running, our batteries range. For essential PPE for site work, our safety eyewear, dust masks, safety gloves, safety boots and safety helmets ranges.

For trade orders, site setup kitting, contractor resupply or specific DEWALT XR, Makita LXT, Bosch Professional, Einhell Power X-Change or Evolution Evo-System references, request a quote and our team will get back to you with availability.