Wood Chippers Lundin Links

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

This particular question leads our most common enquiries, with the reply depending based on the material being chipped and your day-to-day processing rate.

6-inch wood chippers in Lundin Links

A 6-inch chipper deals with branches with diameters extending to 150mm (6 inches), encompassing the vast majority of residential garden upkeep, hedge removal tasks, and minor arboricultural tasks. The towable 6-inch versions from Forst are compact machines able to pass through regular garden entrances whilst being compatible with towing with a van or pick-up vehicle.

If the main operations encompass domestic garden maintenance, hedge trimming, and small-scale tree removals, a 6-inch chipper will effectively meet these requirements without imposing the additional weight burden and financial expenditure that comes with larger equipment.

The 6-inch versions have a weight below 750kg, making it possible for them to be towed with just a standard driving licence, doing away with the need for a B+E towing qualification. This becomes particularly noteworthy when your workforce includes team members who haven’t acquired the supplementary licence category.

8-inch wood chippers in Lundin Links

An eight-inch chipper processes branches of a maximum of 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, offering swifter material handling due to its more expansive throat opening and robust engine power. Forst’s range of 8-inch models, supplied as both towable and tracked versions, are engineered specifically for professional arborists, major clearance projects, and heavy-duty full-day operations where continuous chipping from dawn until dusk is required.

Incredible, is it really not remarkable how much time is saved when you are processing heavier branches? With an 8-inch machine, you can put everything in whole instead of constantly cross-cutting to fit a 6-inch throat! On those busy days, all that saved cross-cutting time really accumulates impressively. Of course, there’s a balance to keep in mind – most 8-inch machines are heavier (typically requiring a B+E licence for towing) and they cost more to hire or buy. But for hard-working teams, the significant boost in productivity quickly covers the extra expense!

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Mobile chippers mounted on highway-approved chassis can be transported by your vehicle to the job site. These constitute the ideal choice for most jobs as you simply drive to the site, disconnect, and begin chipping. Crawler chippers, being self-driven units, are specifically constructed for areas where towed equipment cannot reach the immediate work area.

Battling with steep slopes, boggy terrain, woodlands without vehicle access, or locations where timber needs hauling from distant solid ground? In such cases, tracked gear proves essential! You can conserve valuable time and effort because the chipper moves straight to your timber on site rather than having you move all the material to the equipment. That really makes hard jobs more manageable, doesn’t it? Tracked machinery greatly improves how efficiently forestry tasks are done!

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We supply the full Forst collection, featuring trailer-mounted, crawler, PTO and compact models offered in both petrol and diesel variants. Forst chippers are professionally designed and manufactured throughout the United Kingdom, incorporating the advanced ForstGrip feed rollers plus AutoIntelligence feed control system as standard equipment throughout the selection. All new machinery is delivered with a thorough three-year warranty.

The range starts with compact 6-inch versions for clients with limited finances or smaller-scale jobs, continues through the core towable choices in both petrol and diesel versions, and expands to 8-inch tracked units for commercial contractors. Tractor-mounted PTO versions are also supplied for those who prefer an attachment instead of a separate machine. When purchasing your initial chipper, we will discuss your usual workflow, the timber dimensions you are working with, and your frequency of usage. Since we offer the full range of models from the Forst lineup, we have no reason to encourage you towards a higher priced or bigger machine than what you really require.

Our team at Lundin Links stock second-hand chippers whenever possible, including Forst and other brands. Each used machine is subject to workshop inspection before delivery, with a honest report on condition, usage hours and remaining operational lifespan. For operators just beginning or those with restricted funds, a quality used chipper that our technicians have serviced and approved offers an affordable pathway to begin operations without new machine expenses.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Partnered with Forst, we proudly act as an authorised Arbmax dealer. This Northern Ireland manufacturer builds four unique chippers, especially engineered for professionals requiring greater capacity than conventional arborist gear whilst maintaining a towing weight less than 3.5 tonnes. This ingenious design means operators do not require HGV licence requirements, offering both power and practical flexibility in one carefully considered package.

When stepping beyond a 6 inch or 8 inch arb chipper due to handling bigger materials, Arbmax typically represents the logical progression, providing capacities from 12 to 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations and councils overseeing storm clearance will find the greater capacity delivers substantial returns thanks to reduced on-site processing time.

Phone us on 0141 775 9288 for a informal discussion about whether disc would be the right choice for your job! Fancy seeing them in action? We can set up a demo for you too!

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Lundin Links?

Choosing to hire or acquire a chipper eventually is determined by the frequency with which you require the equipment and whether your degree of usage warrants ownership of such a machine.

Thinking of using a chipper for your current project? Our impressive hire fleet offers both 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers, available in towable and tracked models. Between each rental, all equipment gets a thorough inspection in our workshop—including razor-sharp blades, perfectly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that roar to life on the first try. After it for a day, a week, or even longer? We offer fantastic daily and weekly rates, with even lower prices when you book for extended periods. Why not give us a call to find out more?

Professional delivery and collection services are available throughout Lundin Links, with Cumbernauld collection also offered. Tree specialists switching equipment, landscapers undertaking clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance in need of additional resources can take advantage of specialist hire. This ensures you get the right chipper for your particular task, rather than accepting whatever generic equipment happens to be provided at standard hire facilities.

In case chipping represents a vital part of your regular operations, purchasing is the best option. For operators working in Lundin Links, this means your dealer is just a quarter of an hour away as opposed to being situated at the other end of the country. Warranty support, maintenance services, replacement parts plus professional guidance are all available locally. Any time your chipper requires servicing, you can easily deliver it to our Cumbernauld workshop and retrieve it once the work has been done.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Lundin Links

Our Cumbernauld workshop manages all routine servicing, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and full overhauls for chippers from leading brands. We handle servicing and repairs for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen and TP chippers, guaranteeing correct servicing regardless of your machine’s brand.

Cutting edges and cutting anvils become worn faster than the rest of the machine. Using a chipper with worn blades does not just reduce your efficiency; it results in extra strain on the motor, hydraulic feed system, and flywheel, shortening the lifespan of other machine components. Our workshop keeps genuine Forst spare parts in stock, including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters, and frequently replaced items. Many parts can be collected immediately from our site, or we offer next-day delivery throughout the UK. Isn’t it worth keeping your chipper in peak condition?

For people living of Lundin Links, our facility represents a easy drive up the M80. All you need to do is deliver your machine to us in the morning, and we shall get in touch with you upon completion of the repairs.

Why Lundin Links Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Lundin Links supplies multiple venues for chipper rentals. National hire chains, general plant companies and online reservation platforms all operate within the vicinity. The distinguishing factor becomes apparent when assistance becomes necessary.

Call any national hire desk and you’ll chat with someone who just processes bookings. Phone ILH and you’ll talk to someone who can clarify the actual difference between a 6-inch and 8-inch chipper, show you why tracked machines are ideal for specific Lundin Links locations, and guide you on which blade types are best for the timber you have. That’s impressive, isn’t it? You’re getting real expertise!

Having expert understanding is vital when choosing tools for a project, and is even more indispensable when challenges come up on site and you seek telephone support from an individual with true knowledge of the equipment.

Our team offer our skills beyond just renting equipment. Our end-to-end service features retailing, upkeeping, and providing replacement components for the matching machinery we rent. Therefore, our range of hire equipment is given specialist care from technicians who specialise in servicing and repair chippers as their primary occupation, instead of multi-skilled staff responsible for a broad range of equipment and industrial apparatus.

Wood Chippers Lundin Links FAQ

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

Hire costs are adjusted relative to machine specifications and duration. Commercial chipper rentals in Lundin Links generally cost between £120 and £180 per day, with more favourable costs for extended or extended hires. Contact 0141 775 9288 for a bespoke estimate reflecting your specific machine needs and schedule.

Do you deliver chippers to Lundin Links?

Our on-site workshop functions as the main hub for all machine hire and sales services throughout Lundin Links and its local area. We supply itemised delivery quotations as separate line items, ensuring you have full cost visibility before committing. On the other hand, should you wish to transport the equipment yourself, we provide the opportunity to collect from our site and tow the machine yourself.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

Typically, most 6-inch towable chippers fall below 750kg, allowing you to tow them with a standard Category B driving licence. However, the more substantial 8-inch models tend to weigh in excess of 750kg, meaning you need a B+E (trailer) licence. When making your booking with us, we will verify the exact weight of the chosen machine for your confirmation.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We offer the machinery itself without operators, though we’ll carefully walk you through all control functions during handover and remain available via telephone for the duration of your rental period for support. Should you need someone to operate the equipment, we can occasionally recommend local tree surgeons or contractors in your area who supply operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Lundin Links

get in touch with us on 0141 775 9288 or fill in our enquiry form. Tell us if you need a chipper to purchase or to rent, along with information of your chipping materials, and we shall reply with the appropriate machinery recommendation and quotation.

Specialist chipper dealer and family-run firm established in 2007. We offer rental services, sales, servicing, and parts supply directly from our workshop.