Wood Chippers Crossgates
Threaded into the very fabric of Crossgates's landscape, ILH Groundcare is the leading destination for wood chipper hire, purchase plus maintenance, boasting an illustrious history of helping Scotland's expert landscaping experts and groundcare specialists for generations. Their reputation thrives through years of committed expertise.
Whether you are looking for a towable 6-inch model for domestic garden tasks or an 18-inch machine for large-scale projects, we will match you with the most suitable chipper and provide comprehensive support across your experience.
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Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?
The enquiry we receive with most frequent frequency is about which machine to go for, with our advice subject to adjustment depending on the chosen materials being processed and your regular processing volume requirements.
6-inch wood chippers in Crossgates
A six-inch chipper processes branches with diameters as large as 150mm (6 inches), covering the bulk of household garden maintenance, hedge removal operations, and modest arboricultural tasks. The towable 6-inch types from Forst are space-efficient machines capable of passing through typical garden entrances whilst being appropriate for towing with a transit van or pickup vehicle.
For home gardeners mainly working with home gardens, hedge care and removing smaller trees, a 6-inch chipper provides sufficient capacity without the added additional weight and expense linked to larger equipment.
The six-inch variants feature a mass under 750kg, permitting operators to transport them with an regular driving licence, doing away with the requirement for B+E towing credentials. This aspect becomes particularly significant when your team consists of individuals who have not acquired the additional licence classification.
8-inch wood chippers in Crossgates
Engineered for professional arborists, Forst’s 8-inch chippers efficiently manage branches reaching 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, delivering enhanced productivity as a result of their large throat aperture and powerful engine capacity. Available in both towable and tracked variants, these powerful machines are ideal in professional tree surgery applications, extensive clearance projects, and intensive scenarios where continuous chipping operations continue over the entire working day.
In the work of an arborist, individuals often cutting back substantial branches to manage a 6-inch throat will see that an 8-inch machine delivers valuable efficiency, enabling entire pieces to be managed without prior cutting. Throughout a busy workday, these saved moments not spent on cross-cutting translate into considerable time advantages. One must weigh this benefit against the increased weight—most 8-inch machines requiring a B+E licence for towing—and the elevated cost of leasing or purchasing such equipment. However, for teams running flat out, the increased productivity in the end justifies the additional investment, creating its own return through time saved.
Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers
Trailer-mounted chippers are positioned upon a highway-compliant chassis, enabling them to be hauled behind your vehicle directly to your work location. These represent the best selection for most tasks, as you simply travel to the site, detach the chipper, and begin your chipping operation. Tracked chippers, by contrast, are motorised units specifically crafted for locations where towable machinery cannot access areas near where the work needs to be performed.
Difficult environments like significant inclines, shifting terrain, heavily wooded areas without road access, and locations where timber must be moved from distant hard surfaces are all situations where tracked machinery proves efficient in terms of time and cost, as the chipper moves straight to the wood instead of needing you to transport materials to the equipment.
The Forst Wood Chipper Range
Our full Forst collection includes trailer-mounted, tracked, PTO, and compact models available in both petrol and diesel variants. Precisely crafted on British soil, every Forst chipper features the innovative ForstGrip feed rollers and sophisticated AutoIntelligence feed control as standard equipment across the lineup. Each new machine is supplied with the reassurance of a complete three-year warranty.
The collection begins with budget-friendly 6-inch units aimed at users with limited finances or less demanding jobs, moves on through the core towable range in both petrol and diesel variants, and moves further to 8-inch tracked equipment intended for professional contractors. PTO versions are likewise available for those choosing a tractor-attached chipper instead of an individual unit. When purchasing your starting chipper, we shall review your normal work routine, the dimensions of wood you’re handling, and your rate of use. As authorised suppliers of the complete Forst range, we have no motivation to recommend a higher-capacity or costlier model than your circumstances require.
We stock second-hand chippers when available, including Forst and a range of brands. Each used machine is subject to workshop inspection before delivery, with a truthful report on condition, usage hours and remaining operational lifespan. For those new to the industry or those with budget limitations, a quality used chipper that our technicians have serviced and certified offers an cost-effective pathway to begin operations without new machine expenses.
The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range
As official dealers for both Forst and Arbmax, we confidently represent the locally-based manufacturer whose four chipper models are ideal for operators needing greater capacity beyond standard arborist machinery whilst maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes, consequently removing the necessity for an HGV licence.
As your project demands exceeds the scope of lesser 6-inch or 8-inch arb chippers, Arbmax presents itself as the logical progression, providing notable capacity between 12 and 18 inches. Forestry professionals, biomass operations, and local councils managing storm debris all find that this enhanced capability yields tangible gains through remarkable time savings when working on location.
Phone 0141 775 9288 to discuss whether the disc or the drum is appropriate for your requirements, or to arrange a demonstration appointment.
Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Crossgates?
Your choice to acquire hinges on your chipper operation needs and if the volume of work warrants ownership.
Our rental range of equipment encompasses 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers offered as both towable and tracked variants. Each machine undergoes maintenance in our workshop between rentals, ensuring sharp blades, correctly set feed roller settings, and engines that start right away. We supply daily, weekly, and extended rental periods with improved rates for long-term hires.
Across the breadth of Crossgates, we provide both drop-off and collection services, though you’re equally welcome to pick up from our Cumbernauld site. When arborists find themselves in need of tools, groundskeepers undertake clearance projects, or municipal maintenance crews seek extra equipment, selecting a specialist for your hire ensures you’ll receive the right chipper matched for your specific task—not simply whatever happens to be available at a standard hire facility.
Whenever your profession involves regular chipping activities, owning proves to be the more logical decision. For operators located in Crossgates, this translates to having your dealer just 15 minutes from you rather than positioned at the opposite end of the nation. Warranty services, maintenance tasks, component replacements, and professional guidance are all readily accessible within your locality. Should your chipper needs technical attention, you simply deliver it to our Cumbernauld workshop and retrieve it once the necessary work has been completed.
Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Crossgates
Our Cumbernauld workshop delivers thorough maintenance services, encompassing routine upkeep, blade sharpening, hydraulic system repairs, electrical fault diagnosis, and complete rebuilds for wood chippers produced by all leading brands. We provide dedicated servicing and repair solutions for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen, and TP chippers, guaranteeing regardless of your equipment’s make, we can deliver skilled professional maintenance to the most exacting standards.
Cutting blades and anvils deteriorate more quickly than other components. Using a chipper with worn blades affects productivity but also puts more pressure on the engine, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, consequently reducing the lifespan of the remaining components. Our workshop carries original Forst spare parts, including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters and regularly replaced wear items. The majority of these parts can be collected same-day from our premises, or we offer delivery by the next day throughout the UK.
For Crossgates customers, the workshop is conveniently reachable via a short journey up the M80. Simply leave your machine with us in the morning, and we will telephone you once the repair work is finished.
Why Crossgates Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers
Crossgates offers various chipper rental selections. National brands, local plant firms, and web-based booking platforms are all accessible in the area. What distinctively distinguishes them is their reaction when assistance is called for.
Call any national hire desk and you’ll be talking to someone who just processes bookings. Phone ILH and you’ll connect with someone who can break down the genuine difference between a 6-inch and 8-inch chipper, tell you why tracked machines are best-suited for specific Crossgates locations, and advise you about which blade types work best for the timber you’re working with. Isn’t that exciting? You’re getting real expertise!
That professional input is irreplaceable when picking the correct equipment for your assignment, and is rendered even more crucial when problems arise on site and you call for telephone help from someone with genuine understanding of the machines in question. The support of experience can convert a potentially catastrophic situation into a mere hiccup in your process.
We provide a complete service beyond simply hiring equipment. Our services cover offering for sale machines, maintaining them through specialist servicing, and offering replacement parts – all for the same equipment models we offer for hire. This thorough method means our hire fleet receives maintenance from skilled technicians who service and service chippers as their principal occupation, as opposed to from general mechanics tasked with looking after varied tools and equipment fleets.
Wood Chippers Crossgates FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a wood chipper in Crossgates?
The price of renting varies based on both the size of the machine and the length of time needed. When in need of commercial chipper rental in Crossgates, you’ll generally find prices varying from £120 to £180 for a full day, with more attractive rates offered for weekly or longer-term rental periods. For a bespoke quotation specific to your unique machine requirements and rental timeframe, please reach out to us on 0141 775 9288.
Do you deliver chippers to Crossgates?
Our Cumbernauld depot serves as the primary base from which we supply both hire and bought equipment throughout Crossgates and its adjacent regions. Shipping fees are provided as a separate quotation to ensure full transparency regarding the total cost. Alternatively, if you prefer to transfer the machinery yourself, you have the option to collect in person from our facility and tow the equipment yourself.
Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?
Thinking about a 6-inch towable chipper? Great news! The most tip the scales at less than 750kg, so you can take them along with just your standard Category B driving licence. Considering the larger 8-inch models? These chunky machines usually tip the scales beyond 750kg, meaning you’ll need that B+E (trailer) licence to legally tow them legally. Not sure about the weight? That’s fine! Just contact us when booking and we’ll happily confirm exactly how heavy your specific machine is. Couldn’t be easier!
Can I hire a chipper with an operator?
We offer the equipment unmanned, however we fully go through the controls at handover and supply helpline support for the length of your agreement. Should you want someone to operate the machinery, we can occasionally refer you to local tree surgeons or contractors in your region who supply operated hire services.
Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Crossgates
Call 0141 775 9288 or complete the form provided. Tell us if you require a hire or purchase, specify what materials need chipping, and we will get back to you with the appropriate machine and quote.
Specialist chipper dealer and family-run business established in 2007. We supply hire options, sales, servicing, and parts supply at our workshop.