Wood Chippers Easterhouse

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

This particular enquiry stands as our most common, and the reply changes based on the type of material and your daily workload.

6-inch wood chippers in Easterhouse

A six-inch chipper handles branches up to 6 inches in diameter, adequate for most domestic gardens, hedge clearances and small-scale arboricultural tasks. The Forst six-inch towable units are manoeuvrable machines that can fit through standard garden gates and being towed by transit vans or pickups.

For individuals tending gardens mainly managing residential properties, cutting hedges and clearing small trees, a 6-inch chipper efficiently copes with the workload without the unnecessary bulk and expense linked to larger equipment.

The 6-inch variants feature a mass less than 750kg, enabling operators to transport them with an regular driving licence, removing the need for B+E towing credentials. This aspect becomes highly relevant when your team includes individuals who have not secured the supplementary licence classification.

8-inch wood chippers in Easterhouse

An eight-inch chipper handles branches with a diameter of up to 200mm (8 inches) thick, and runs with increased efficiency because of its larger throat aperture and stronger engine capabilities. The eight-inch models from Forst, available in both towable and tracked variants, are built specifically for industry professionals, extensive clearance projects, and intensive working schedules that involve continuous chipping operations all day long.

Routine cross-cutting of large branches to fit a 6-inch throat is done away with with an 8-inch machine, enabling whole insertions. On busy days, this saving of time builds up notably. The compromise is added weight (most 8-inch units require a B+E licence for towing) and increased rental or acquisition costs, but dedicated teams recover this through boosted productivity.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Trailer-mounted chippers are positioned upon a highway-compliant chassis, allowing them to be pulled behind your vehicle right to your work location. These constitute the best selection for most tasks, as you simply make your way to the site, detach the chipper, and begin your chipping operation. Tracked chippers, conversely, are self-driven units specifically crafted for locations where trailer-mounted machinery cannot access areas close to where the work needs to be performed.

Tracked machinery remains time and cost-efficient in situations involving hard-to-access terrains. The chipper travels directly to the timber in situations involving sloping ground, areas with poor ground conditions, wooded regions that vehicles cannot reach, or sites requiring considerable manual transport from the nearest accessible path. This removes the labourious alternative of moving wood to the machine.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

Our company provides a full range of Forst equipment, including towable, tracked, PTO, and compact models equipped with petrol or diesel engines. Forst chippers are expertly designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, featuring the innovative ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control systems as standard features throughout the collection. Every new machine is supplied with a comprehensive three-year warranty.

The collection opens with smaller 6-inch versions for those working with restricted finances or lighter workloads, advances through the main towable choices in both petrol and diesel types, and goes on to eight-inch tracked equipment crafted for professional contractors. Tractor-mounted options are also available for users preferring a PTO chipper over an independent unit. When choosing your first chipper, we will discuss your regular tasks, the thickness of wood you are working with, and your frequency of machine usage. As authorised dealers of the complete Forst catalogue, we have no motivation to steer you towards a larger or higher-priced choice than required for your requirements.

Our team maintain an stock of second-hand chippers when available, featuring Forst and additional manufacturers. Each second-hand unit receives rigorous inspection in our workshop before delivery, and we provide a clear evaluation of its condition, operational hours, and likely service longevity. For those starting out or those on a budget, a well-maintained pre-owned chipper that has been serviced and checked by our technical specialists often represents a wise financial approach to begin operations without the investment required for new equipment.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

In partnership with Forst, our company acts as an authorised Arbmax distributor. Based from Northern Ireland, Arbmax creates four specialised wood chippers crafted specifically for professionals requiring enhanced processing performance beyond conventional arboricultural equipment, all the while maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes, thereby making unnecessary the need for operators to hold an HGV licence.

To those moving beyond a six-inch or 8 inch arb chipper owing to expanding material requirements, Arbmax acts as the logical progression, boasting capacities that range from 12 to 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operators and councils overseeing storm clearance will find that this greater capacity results in considerable returns via reduced on-site operational time.

Call 0141 775 9288 to discuss whether disc or the drum is right for your requirements, or to schedule a demonstration.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Easterhouse?

Your decision to acquire a chipper ultimately hinges upon the frequency at which you require such equipment and whether your specific workload provides sufficient justification for ownership. The story of your gardening needs unfolds through this practical consideration of using it occasionally or needing it regularly.

Our rental fleet comprises 6-inch and eight-inch Forst chippers offered in both towable and tracked options. Each machine is serviced in our workshop after each hire, ensuring sharp blades, properly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that start on the first try. We offer daily, weekly and extended-term rates with improved pricing for lengthier rental periods.

Across the area of Easterhouse, we offer both drop-off and pick-up services, though you’re equally welcome to pick up from our Cumbernauld location. When tree surgeons find themselves between equipment, landscape gardeners undertake clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance teams require extra equipment, selecting a specialist for your hire ensures you’ll be supplied with the perfect chipper tailored to your specific task—not simply whatever happens to be available at a standard hire facility.

When your profession involves frequent chipping activities, owning is the more logical option. For operators situated in Easterhouse, this translates to having your dealer merely 15 minutes away rather than situated at the outermost edge of the nation. Warranty services, maintenance procedures, component replacements, and professional guidance are all easily accessible within your locality. Should your chipper demands technical attention, you simply deliver it to our Cumbernauld workshop and get it once the necessary work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Easterhouse

Our Cumbernauld workshop offers thorough maintenance support, featuring routine upkeep, blade sharpening, hydraulic system repairs, electrical fault analysis, and complete rebuilds for wood chippers from all leading brands. We deliver dedicated servicing and repair services for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen, and TP chippers, guaranteeing whatever the make of your equipment, we can carry out proper professional maintenance to the finest standards.

The chipping edges and striking blocks deteriorate the fastest. Running a wood chipper with blunt edges does more than simply reduce your efficiency. It puts additional pressure on the motor, the hydraulic feeding mechanism and the main rotor, effectively diminishing the lifespan of all other parts on your equipment. We hold an range of authentic Forst replacement parts at our premises, encompassing cutting blades, striking plates, feed roller components, drive belts, filtration systems and typical wear parts. The vast majority of these parts can be acquired straight away if you call in at our location, or sent out the next day throughout the United Kingdom.

{Easterhouse} customers can access the workshop easily via the motorway. Just bring your equipment with us in the start of the day, and we will contact you once the work are finished.

Why Easterhouse Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Easterhouse supplies numerous options for chipper rentals. National rental chains, local plant hire businesses, and a number of online booking services all are active within the region. What truly differentiates providers apart, however, is the quality of support on hand when you run into difficulties.

When phoning a general national hire desk, your call will be answered by an operator who just manages reservations. However, ring ILH and you’ll be connected with an expert who can confidently explain the essential distinctions between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, explain the advantages of using tracked equipment on certain Easterhouse locations, and provide guidance on the most suitable blade varieties for the specific timber you are working with.

This professional input is priceless when deciding on the correct equipment for your undertaking, and is rendered even more crucial when issues occur on site and you seek telephone guidance from someone with genuine understanding of the machines in question. The support of experience can convert a potentially disastrous situation into a mere minor setback in your process.

The service reaches beyond mere hire. We offer for sale, maintain and supply parts for these identical machines. This means our hire fleet receives maintenance from dedicated specialists who repair chippers professionally, rather than standard mechanics looking after varied tools and plant equipment.

Wood Chippers Easterhouse FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a wood chipper in Easterhouse?

Rental pricing differ in line with the size of the unit and period of rental. Commercial wood chippers that can be hired in Easterhouse generally are charged at between £120 and £180 each day, with more advantageous rates provided for longer or long-term rental bookings. For a bespoke quote based on your specific machine specifications and hire timeframe, please ring 0141 775 9288.

Do you deliver chippers to Easterhouse?

Our Cumbernauld workshop serves as the central hub for all machine hire and sales activities throughout Easterhouse and its local area. We supply transparent delivery quotations as distinct items, so that you have total cost visibility before committing. On the other hand, should you wish to transport the equipment independently, we offer the option to collect from our site and tow the machine yourself.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

The vast majority of six-inch towable chippers typically have a weight less than 750kg, permitting them to be towed with a regular Category B driving licence. In contrast, the more substantial 8-inch models typically go over the 750kg threshold, making necessary a B+E (trailer) licence for legal operation. We advise contacting our team at the point of booking, so that we will verify the specific weight of your chosen machine.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

Our service includes just the unit for your hire, not the staff to run it, but don’t worry! When we bring your hire, we’ll offer a detailed walkthrough of all the controls and provide ongoing phone support throughout your rental period. Need someone to operate it? We can frequently suggest reputable tree surgeons or contractors in your area who supply operated hire services!

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Easterhouse

Call 0141 775 9288 or complete our form below. Kindly inform us if you are seeking a chipper for hire or purchase, along with details of your materials for chipping, and we shall get back to you with the most suitable equipment and quotation.

Specialist chipper experts, our family-run company has been operating since 2007! Need to hire a machine, buy one outright, get it serviced or find spare parts? We have everything you need right here in our workshop. Just drop by and see what we can do for you!