Wood Chippers Kilsyth

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

This particular enquiry features highly on our top list, with the answer depending based on the material in question and your processing volume per day.

6-inch wood chippers in Kilsyth

A six-inch chipper deals with branches with diameters measuring 150mm (6 inches), suitable for the majority of residential garden upkeep, hedge removal jobs, and modest arboricultural tasks. The towable 6-inch variants from Forst are space-saving machines able to pass through standard garden entrances whilst being suitable for towing with a van or pickup truck.

For those who garden mainly working with home gardens, hedge care and removing smaller trees, a 6-inch chipper provides sufficient power without the extra excess weight and expense that comes with larger equipment.

The six-inch options possess a mass of less than 750kg, enabling them to be towed with a standard driving licence without the need for a B+E towing endorsement. This is noteworthy if your personnel includes operators who have not obtained the supplementary licence classification.

8-inch wood chippers in Kilsyth

An 8-inch chipper quickly handles branches measuring 200mm (8 inches) in diameter and works more swiftly owing to its wider throat opening and stronger engine. Forst brand’s 8-inch models, provided in both towable and tracked versions, are purposefully designed for professional arborists, large-scale clearance projects, and intensive workdays where continuous chipping is required from dawn until dusk.

For arborists frequently removing large branches to fit a 6-inch throat capacity, an 8-inch chipper provides notable efficiency advantages as entire sections can be handled without initial cutting. During periods of busy activity, the total time retained through removing cross-cutting becomes quite considerable. One must take into account, however, the increased weight (the majority of 8-inch machines require a B+E licence for towing) and the higher rental or buying expense, though busy teams typically find that the greater operational efficiency ultimately justifies the greater investment.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Mobile chippers mounted on road-legal chassis can be transported by your vehicle to the job site. These are the ideal choice for most jobs as you simply drive to location, detach, and begin chipping. Crawler chippers, being motorised units, are specifically designed for areas where towed equipment cannot reach the immediate work area.

Having trouble with steep slopes, muddy terrain, sites with no vehicle access, or places needing timber moved from far-off solid areas? In these situations, tracked equipment truly shines! You can conserve valuable time and effort because the chipper moves straight to your timber on site rather than requiring you to transport all timber to the machine. Doesn’t that make tough tasks so much easier? Tracked technology seriously boosts forestry efficiency!

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We supply the full Forst selection, including trailer-mounted, crawler, PTO and small models equipped with petrol or diesel engines. Forst chippers are UK designed & built, offering ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control as standard on all machines. Every new chipper comes with a 3-year warranty.

The range opens with 6-inch six-inch models for those working with restricted resources or reduced workloads, progresses through the key towable selection in both petrol and diesel types, and extends to eight-inch tracked units made for professional contractors. Tractor-mounted options are additionally available for users choosing a PTO chipper over an independent unit. When choosing your first chipper, we will discuss your typical tasks, the dimensions of wood you are dealing with, and your how often you machine usage. As authorised dealers of the whole Forst catalogue, we have no motivation to direct you towards a bigger or costlier selection than needed for your needs.

We provide pre-owned chippers as stock allows, such as Forst and various makers. Every used machine undergoes inspection in our workshop ahead of purchase, and you’ll receive a transparent breakdown of their condition, usage hours, and expected service life. For newcomers to the industry or those keen to manage expenses, a quality pre-owned chipper that has been serviced and inspected by our technical team can represent an affordable way to get up and running without the upfront investment of purchasing new equipment.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

In collaboration with Forst, our organisation functions as an official Arbmax distributor. Based from Northern Ireland, Arbmax creates four specialised wood chippers engineered specifically for experts requiring enhanced processing performance beyond standard arboricultural equipment, whilst keeping a towing weight less than 3.5 tonnes, thus eliminating the necessity for operators to have an HGV licence.

As your task load outgrows the limits of smaller 6-inch or 8-inch arb chippers, Arbmax proves itself as the natural next step, offering substantial capacity ranging from 12 and 18 inches. Forestry professionals, biomass operations, and local councils handling storm debris all discover that this increased capability delivers significant benefits through substantial time savings when operating onsite.

Reach out to us on 0141 775 9288 to talk about whether disk or drum technology would be most ideal for your unique needs, or to set up a bespoke demonstration of our machinery.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Kilsyth?

Your choice to buy relies on your chipper operating requirements and if the volume of work is enough for ownership.

Our rental fleet consists of six-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers offered in both towable and tracked options. Each machine is serviced in our workshop after each hire, so sharp blades, properly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that start on the first try. We supply daily, weekly as well as extended-term rates with improved pricing for lengthier rental periods.

Professional delivery and collection services are provided throughout Kilsyth, with Cumbernauld pickup also available. Tree specialists transferring equipment, landscapers managing clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance needing additional resources can take advantage of specialist hire. This means you are supplied with the right chipper for your particular task, rather than accepting whatever generic equipment happens to be available at standard hire facilities.

For operators involved in wood chipping on a daily basis, purchasing machinery constitutes the most sensible choice. Specifically for professionals operating in Kilsyth, this means access to your dealer merely fifteen minutes away instead of situated at the far extremity of the nation. Warranty support, maintenance services, replacement spares and specialist guidance are all locally accessible nearby. Should your chipper call for maintenance or repairs, you simply deliver it to our Cumbernauld workshop and retrieve it once the requested work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Kilsyth

Good news! From regular servicing to blade sharpening, hydraulic fixes, sorting electrical issues and full rebuilds, our Cumbernauld workshop handles chippers from all top brands. Using Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen or TP machines? Brilliant news! No matter which chipper you operate, we have the skills to keep it in excellent condition. Our specialist team understands these machines completely, ensuring your equipment gets the care it needs!

Blades and anvils deteriorate quicker than alternative components. Running a chipper with blunt blades not only reduces efficiency but also puts more pressure on the engine, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, ultimately shortening the lifespan of the remaining components. Our workshop carries original Forst spare parts, including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters and commonly replaced wear items. The majority of these parts can be obtained on the same day from our workshop, or we offer next working day delivery throughout the UK.

For Kilsyth, our workshop is only simply a brief journey down the M80 motorway. You may deliver your item in the morning, and we shall call you upon completion of the job.

Why Kilsyth Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Kilsyth supplies multiple options for chipper rentals. You’ll find national hire chains, local plant hire businesses and a wide array of online booking platforms across the region. What really makes them stand out? It’s really about the support you are provided with when something goes wrong or you require help!

When phoning a typical national hire desk, your call will be answered by someone who simply manages reservations. However, contact ILH and you’ll be put through to an expert who can thoroughly explain the essential distinctions between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, clarify the advantages of using tracked equipment on particular Kilsyth locations, and supply guidance on the most fitting blade varieties for the specific timber you are working with.

That specialist guidance proves indispensable when choosing suitable equipment for your project, and becomes even more pivotal when difficulties emerge on site and you seek telephone assistance from someone with real understanding of the machine’s operation.

We provide a all-inclusive service in addition to only hiring equipment. Our services include supplying machines, maintaining them through professional servicing, and providing replacement parts – all for the same equipment models we offer for hire. This holistic approach means our hire fleet receives maintenance from specialist technicians who service and service chippers as their principal occupation, instead of from non-specialist mechanics in charge of maintaining diverse tools and equipment collections.

Wood Chippers Kilsyth FAQ

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

The price of leasing machinery differs according to both the specifications of the equipment and the period of the rental term. Commercial wood chippers available for hire in Kilsyth generally are available from between £120 and £180 daily, with more favourable pricing structures offered for weekly or extended rental terms. For a personalised quotation suited to your particular machinery needs and required rental timeframe, please ring 0141 775 9288.

Do you deliver chippers to Kilsyth?

Our on-site workshop is the primary hub for all machine hire and sales operations throughout Kilsyth and its local area. We supply transparent delivery quotations as separate line items, ensuring you have total cost visibility before making a decision. On the other hand, should you wish to transport the equipment independently, we provide the opportunity to collect in person and tow the machine yourself.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

Most compact towable chippers have a weight less than 750kg, allowing you to transport them with just a standard Category B driving licence. When you venture into the realm of more substantial 8-inch models, you will often find the weight exceeds the 750kg threshold, requiring a B+E (trailer) licence for proper towing. We recommend contacting us at the time of booking, as we can confirm the exact weight of the chosen machine you require.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We provide just the unit for your hire, not the staff to run it, but rest assured! When we bring your equipment, we’ll offer a detailed walkthrough of all the controls and provide 24/7 phone support throughout your hire period. Need someone to operate it? We can frequently recommend nearby tree surgeons or contractors in your area who supply operated hire services!

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Kilsyth

Ring 0141 775 9288 or fill in the form available. Let us if you need a hire or purchase, mention what materials need chipping, and we will get back to you with the correct machine and quotation.

Dedicated chipper dealer. Family-owned since 2007. We supply hire, sales, servicing as well as spare parts directly from our workshop.