Wood Chippers Mansfield
ILH Groundcare remains Mansfield's premier specialist in wood chipper leasing, sales, and maintenance services, with significant experience working with Scotland's professional landscaping and groundcare community.
From residential garden clear-ups to large-scale commercial jobs, we’ve got your chipper requirements sorted! Fancy a towable 6-inch for home use? Or maybe you’re after an 8-inch tracked beast for those larger contracts? Whatever you’re after, we’ll connect you with the right chipper and provide superb support every stage. Isn’t now the time you had kit that truly suits you?
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Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?
This enquiry emerges more frequently than any question, with our answer adapting depending on the specific material that is chipped and your day-to-day processing volume. Like a river that changes course depending on the landscape, our advice adapts based on what precisely you’re dealing with and the amount you process within a twenty-four hour period.
6-inch wood chippers in Mansfield
A 6-inch chipper manages branches with diameters as large as 150mm (6 inches), including the bulk of residential garden maintenance, hedge removal tasks, and minor arboricultural tasks. The towable 6-inch variants from Forst are space-efficient machines capable of passing through regular garden entrances while being appropriate for towing with a van or pick-up vehicle.
For whose main primary focus is on private gardens, frequent hedge trimming jobs and the occasional need for small tree removal, a 6-inch chipper remains perfectly suitable. This practical tool handles such tasks with no trouble, offering the perfect balance without weighing you down with the unnecessary heft and additional expense that inevitably accompanies larger machinery.
The 6-inch models feature a mass under 750kg, permitting them to be towed with a standard driving licence without necessitating a B+E towing endorsement. This is noteworthy if your personnel features operators who do not possess the additional licence classification.
8-inch wood chippers in Mansfield
An eight-inch chipper accommodates branches up to maximum 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, and runs with increased efficiency thanks to its larger throat aperture and higher-performance engine performance. The 8-inch models from Forst, offered in both trailer-mounted and tracked variants, are built specifically for industry professionals, major clearance projects, and demanding working schedules that require continuous chipping operations all day long.
For crews frequently managing large branches to manage a 6-inch capacity, an 8-inch chipper delivers considerable efficiency as entire sections can be inserted without cutting down. During intensive operations, the aggregate time previously spent on cross-cutting provides a considerable operational advantage. One must consider this benefit against the higher mass (most 8-inch units require a B+E licence for towing) and larger financial investment for rental or acquisition; nevertheless, busy arboricultural teams typically find the enhanced productivity warrants the additional expenditure through proven returns.
Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers
How about a chipper that you can bring to different locations? Towable chippers are supplied with road-legal chassis that connect to your vehicle for simple moving to any job site! They’re fantastic for most situations because you just drive to your location, unhitch the chipper, and start working immediately. Tracked chippers, on the other hand, are self-powered machines that perform exceptionally in those tricky spots where conventional towables just can’t manage to reach. Superb for accessing those challenging areas without breaking a sweat!
Crawler machinery has proven cost- and time-efficient in handling challenging terrains. The chipper can be transported directly to the timber where there are steep inclines, unstable ground, wooded regions that vehicles cannot reach, or locations that require lengthy manual transport from the nearest hardstanding. This gets rid of the labourious alternative of moving wood to the machine.
The Forst Wood Chipper Range
Here at Mansfield, we supply a comprehensive Forst range, including mobile, track-driven, PTO plus small-footprint models available with both gasoline as well as diesel engines. Constructed and engineered within the UK, Forst chippers are equipped with the proprietary ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control systems as default features throughout the full selection. All new machinery is backed by a robust three-year warranty.
The collection starts with small 6-inch versions intended for users with limited finances or minor jobs, progresses through the core towable range in both petrol and diesel varieties, and extends to 8-inch tracked equipment for professional contractors. Tractor-mounted PTO models are likewise available for customers seeking this configuration instead of an independent unit. For initial purchasers, we will talk through your regular workflow, the diameter of wood you are handling, and your frequency of usage. As stockists of the entire Forst catalogue, we have no incentive to recommend a more large or pricey solution than your needs demand.
At Mansfield, we stock pre-owned chippers as they become available, including Forst and a range of brands. Each used machine undergoes a workshop inspection before delivery, with a full report on condition, usage hours and remaining operational lifespan. For operators just beginning or those with budget limitations, a quality used chipper that our technicians have serviced and approved offers an economical pathway to start working without new machine expenses.
The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range
Our company serve as an recognised Arbmax distributor in association with Forst. Arbmax, a Northern Ireland maker, crafts four chipper models particularly for operators demanding greater capacity than typical arb equipment while maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This means users to avoid the requirement for an HGV licence.
When transitioning from lower-capacity 6-inch or 8-inch arb chippers because of handling larger materials, Arbmax usually represents the logical progression, supplying sizes ranging from 12 and 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations as well as councils overseeing storm clearance find that this increased capacity delivers substantial returns with reduced on-site time demands.
Get in touch with us on 0141 775 9288 to explore whether disc or drum configurations would be more suitable for your needs, or to book a live demonstration.
Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Mansfield?
Are you feeling unsure about investing in a wood chipper? The decision between renting or owning really comes down to how often you’ll need it and if your yard work make buying good value. You might discover renting makes more sense for one-off jobs, while buying could be ideal for repeated use. Think about your ongoing needs before you decide!
Fancy booking a chipper for your latest project? Our amazing hire fleet includes both 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers, available in towable and tracked options. Between each rental, every single machine receives a thorough check in our workshop—including razor-sharp blades, perfectly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that burst to life on the first try. Looking for a day, a week, or even longer? We offer fantastic daily and weekly rates, with even better prices when you book for extended periods. Get in touch for more details!
Interested in having your equipment brought or picked up across Mansfield? You can certainly do that! Alternatively, pop over to our Cumbernauld location to pick it up yourself. Are you a tree surgeon alternating among equipment? It could be you’re a landscaper dealing with a sizeable clearance project? Maybe you’re with a council grounds team demanding additional resources? When you hire from professionals like us, you’ll obtain the perfect chipper matched to your specific needs, not just whatever random machine happens to be available at a regular hire centre. How fantastic is that?
In case your job involves routine chipping tasks, outright purchase turns out to be more logical. For professionals working in Mansfield, this means that your dealer only 15 minutes from your location rather than somewhere distant across the nation. Warranty support, maintenance services, replacement parts, and professional guidance stay conveniently local. If your chipper require any attention or repairs, you just take it to our Cumbernauld workshop and get it once the work has been completed.
Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Mansfield
Our Cumbernauld workshop handles all routine servicing, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and full overhauls for chippers from leading brands. We provide servicing and repairs for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen and TP chippers, ensuring proper maintenance regardless of your machine’s brand.
Blades and anvils deteriorate faster than other components. Using a chipper with dull blades decreases performance but also places additional strain on the engine, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, leading to decreased the lifespan of the remaining components. Our workshop maintains a supply of authentic Forst spare parts, including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters and regularly replaced wear items. The majority of these parts can be obtained immediately from our location, or we offer next working day delivery throughout the UK.
For all our Mansfield customers, the workshop is just a swift trip up the M80! Just drop your machine off with us in the morning and we’ll contact you as soon as it’s finished. Couldn’t be easier!
Why Mansfield Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers
Mansfield supplies many alternatives for chipper rentals. National rental chains, regional plant hire providers, and a number of online booking services all operate within the region. What truly distinguishes providers apart, however, is the extent of support on hand when you experience difficulties.
Contact a ordinary national hire desk and you’re linked to someone who just handles your booking. Phone ILH and and you will speak with someone who can articulate the practical distinctions between a 6-inch and 8-inch chipper, clarify why tracked equipment is beneficial on select Mansfield sites, and offer guidance on the most fitting blade varieties for the specific timber you’re handling.
Having professional understanding is important when picking out tools for a project, and is especially beneficial when challenges come up on site and you need telephone support from a professional with true knowledge of the equipment.
We offer a all-inclusive service in addition to simply hiring equipment. Our services include selling machines, maintaining them through specialist servicing, and providing replacement parts – all for the exact equipment models we rent. This holistic method means our hire fleet get maintenance from expert technicians who fix and service chippers as their principal occupation, rather than from generalist mechanics in charge of servicing diverse tools and equipment collections.
Wood Chippers Mansfield FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a wood chipper in Mansfield?
Rental pricing can vary in line with the capacity of the machine and duration of hire. Commercial wood chippers that can be hired in Mansfield generally are priced at between £120 and £180 per day, with more attractive rates available for longer or long-term rental bookings. For a tailored quotation reflecting your specific machine needs and hire timeframe, please telephone 0141 775 9288.
Do you deliver chippers to Mansfield?
Need a machine from our workshop in Cumbernauld workshop? That’s great! We can arrange both hire and sale equipment deliveries throughout Mansfield and surrounding locations. The delivery fee is always listed separately so you’ll know the full amount without any extra fees. Not keen on delivery? No worries! You’re absolutely encouraged to visit our workshop and retrieve the machine yourself if that suits you more.
Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?
The majority of 6-inch towable chippers maintain a weight under 750kg, making it possible for them to be towed with a standard Category B driving licence. The more substantial 8-inch models, however, commonly go over the 750kg threshold, making necessary a B+E (trailer) licence for legal towing. When you book, please get in touch to verify the precise weight of the specific machine you are interested in.
Can I hire a chipper with an operator?
We provide the machinery unmanned, however we fully go through the functions when handing over and provide phone support for the duration of your agreement. Should you require someone to handle the machinery, we can at times recommend local tree surgeons or contractors in your area who offer operator hire.
Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Mansfield
Call 0141 775 9288 or fill in the form supplied. Tell us if you need a hire or purchase, specify what materials need chipping, and we will get back to you with the correct machine and estimate.
Professional chipper experts, our family-run company has been running since 2007! Looking to hire a machine, purchase one outright, get it maintained or source spare parts? We have everything covered right here in our facility. Just drop by and see what we can do for you!