Wood Chippers Maryfield

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

This specific enquiry is regarded as our most frequently received, and the reply changes based on the material being chipped and your daily workload.

6-inch wood chippers in Maryfield

Wow! These amazing 6-inch chippers can tackle branches measuring up to 150mm (6 inches) across – just right for nearly all your domestic gardening needs, hedge trimming sessions and smaller tree maintenance jobs! Forst’s renowned 6-inch towable designs are extremely compact units that readily squeeze through normal garden entrances and can be simply pulled behind your transit van or pickup truck. Isn’t that fantastic for sorting those garden clearance jobs sorted?

For gardeners mainly dealing with home gardens, hedge maintenance and taking out smaller trees, a 6-inch chipper offers sufficient capability without the unnecessary excess weight and expense that comes with larger equipment.

The 6-inch options have a mass of less than 750kg, permitting them to be towed with a standard driving licence without the need for a B+E towing endorsement. This is particularly significant if your personnel features operators who have yet to obtain the additional licence classification.

8-inch wood chippers in Maryfield

Need a machine that cuts through branches as thick as 200mm (8 inches)? The 8-inch chipper powers through material quicker thanks to its broader intake and upgraded engine. After serious kit? Forst’s 8-inch range offers both towable and tracked versions, specifically designed for professional arborists, major clearance jobs, and those long graft days when you’re keeping the machine running from sunrise to sunset. Perfect for when you’ve got mountains of woody waste to process!

In the day-to-day experience of an arborist, anyone frequently removing sizeable branches to accommodate a 6-inch throat will see that an 8-inch machine offers notable efficiency, permitting entire pieces to be managed without prior cutting. Over a hectic workday, these accumulated moments gained by skipping cross-cutting translate into considerable time advantages. One must weigh this benefit against the increased weight—most 8-inch machines needing a B+E licence for towing—and the elevated cost of renting or purchasing such equipment. However, for teams at their limit, the greater productivity eventually justifies the additional investment, delivering its own return through time saved.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Trailer-mounted chippers are fixed on road-legal chassis units and can be towed by your vehicle to the site. These provide the ideal option for most projects since you can travel to the location, unhitch the chipper, and begin processing material right away. Self-propelled tracked chippers are purpose-built for locations where restricted access prevent towed equipment from get to the work area.

Difficult inclines, treacherous terrain, woodland zones out of reach to vehicles, and sites where timber demands extensive manual transportation from the closest solid surface all are circumstances where tracked equipment saves valuable time and energy, as the chipper heads directly to the timber source rather than demanding movement of materials in the opposite direction.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We at our company supplies the complete selection of Forst equipment, including towable, tracked, PTO, and compact models offered with petrol or diesel engines. Forst chippers are expertly designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, boasting the innovative ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control systems as standard features throughout the collection. All new machines is supplied with a comprehensive three-year warranty.

The line-up begins with entry-level six-inch versions for those dealing with constrained budgets or reduced schedules, moves on through the essential towable selection in both petrol and diesel types, and moves up to eight-inch tracked units made for professional contractors. Tractor-mounted models are similarly available for users who prefer a PTO chipper over an independent unit. When choosing your first chipper, we will discuss your regular workload, the size of wood you are dealing with, and your frequency of machine usage. As suppliers of the complete Forst catalogue, we have no motivation to guide you towards a larger or costlier model than appropriate for your circumstances.

We stock pre-owned chippers occasionally, including models from Forst and numerous other manufacturers. Each used machine receives a thorough assessment in our workshop ahead of sale, and we provide a honest evaluation of its state, usage hours, and anticipated service duration. For individuals new to the industry or those mindful of expenses, a reliable pre-owned chipper that has been inspected and verified by our technical specialists can present an economical entry point without the need for the financial commitment of purchasing new equipment.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Partnered with Forst, we proudly serve as an authorised Arbmax dealer. This Northern Ireland manufacturer develops four specialised chippers, particularly engineered for professionals needing greater capacity than traditional arborist tools whilst maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This intelligent design guarantees operators are exempt from HGV licence requirements, delivering both power and practical flexibility in one expertly planned package.

If you are stepping beyond a 6-inch or 8-inch arb chipper when processing larger materials, Arbmax typically marks the logical progression, delivering capacities from twelve to eighteen inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations as well as councils handling storm clearance will discover the increased capacity offers substantial returns via reduced on-site processing time.

Call us on 0141 775 9288 to talk about whether disc-type or drum-type is best suited for your needs, or to set up a demonstration.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Maryfield?

Deciding to hire or purchase a chipper in the end is determined by the regularity with which you require the equipment and whether your level of use calls for ownership of such a machine.

Our extensive hire fleet includes both 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers available in towable and tracked variants. Each machine receives thorough servicing in our workshop after each hire, ensuring sharp blades, accurately set feed roller settings, and engines that start reliably on the first try. We provide adaptable hiring options including daily, weekly and long-term rates, with more advantageous pricing offered on extended rentals.

Specialist delivery and collection service is offered throughout Maryfield, with Cumbernauld collection also offered. Arborists switching equipment, gardeners managing clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance in need of additional resources can take advantage of specialist hire. This guarantees you are supplied with the correct chipper for your exact task, rather than making do with any generic equipment happens to be available at standard hire facilities.

For individuals involved in chipping tasks on a daily basis, buying tools represents the best selection. Notably for operators based in Maryfield, this equates to access to your dealer merely fifteen minutes from your location instead of found at the far end of the nation. Warranty support, upkeep, spare parts and professional consultation are all easily accessible locally. Should your chipper need servicing or repairs, you simply transport it to our Cumbernauld workshop and get it once the necessary work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Maryfield

Our Cumbernauld workshop manages all routine servicing, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and complete rebuilds for chippers from all top manufacturers. We provide servicing and repairs for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen and TP chippers, making sure your equipment stays maintained regardless of your machine’s brand.

Blades and anvils wear out more quickly than other components. Running a chipper with dull blades affects productivity but also places additional strain on the engine, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, consequently reducing the lifespan of other machine parts. Our workshop stocks original Forst spare parts, including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters and regularly replaced wear items. The majority of these parts can be obtained same-day from our premises, or we offer next-day delivery throughout the UK.

For those living of Maryfield, our service centre offers a convenient trip up the M80. Simply deliver your machine to us in the morning, and we shall get in touch with you upon completion of the repairs.

Why Maryfield Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Maryfield supplies numerous choices for chipper rentals. National rental chains, regional plant hire providers, and a number of online booking services all serve customers within the region. What truly distinguishes providers apart, however, is the quality of support available when you run into difficulties.

When reaching out to a regular national hire desk, your call will be answered by an operator who just manages reservations. However, phone ILH and you’ll be in touch with an expert who can clearly explain the essential distinctions between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, outline the advantages of using tracked equipment on certain Maryfield locations, and give guidance on the most fitting blade varieties for the specific timber you’re working with.

That expert knowledge is paramount when picking appropriate equipment for a job, and becomes even more significant when technical issues arise on location, demanding telephone assistance from someone with real comprehension of the equipment in question.

Our unwavering commitment is not limited to mere hiring; we actively sell, service alongside this, provide components for the corresponding machinery. In practice, this means the equipment in our hire fleet receives maintenance from specialists who maintain and repair chippers as their career, rather than generalist mechanics responsible for maintaining a wide range of tools and plant equipment. The result is a thread of expertise embedded in every machine we make available.

Wood Chippers Maryfield FAQ

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

Hire fees change based on machine specifications and hire duration. Commercial chipper hires in Maryfield typically are priced between £120 and £180 each day, with better rates for extended or long-term hires. Contact 0141 775 9288 for a bespoke estimate reflecting your individual machine specifications and schedule.

Do you deliver chippers to Maryfield?

Thinking about getting a machine from our workshop in Cumbernauld workshop? Good news! We provide both hire and sale equipment drop-offs throughout Maryfield and surrounding locations. The delivery fee is always listed separately so you’ll know precisely what you’ll pay without any hidden charges. Not keen on delivery? Don’t worry! You’re absolutely encouraged to visit our workshop and pick up the machine yourself if that is easier for you.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

Looking for a 6-inch towable chipper? Good news! The bulk are less than 750kg, so you can take them along with just your standard Category B driving licence. Exploring the larger 8-inch models? These substantial machines generally tip the scales beyond 750kg, meaning you’ll need that B+E (trailer) licence to move them legally. Not sure about the weight? Not an issue! Just give us a shout when booking and we’ll happily confirm exactly how heavy your specific machine is. Job done!

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

Our service includes just the equipment for your hire, not the staff to operate it, but don’t worry! When we deliver the machine, we’ll provide a comprehensive walkthrough of all the controls and supply continuous phone support throughout your hire period. Need someone to operate it? We can often point you towards nearby tree surgeons or contractors in your area who provide operated hire services!

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Maryfield

Call 0141 775 9288 or simply complete our form. Inform us if you’re hoping to rent or purchase, what materials you’ll be chipping, and we’ll suggest the right machine with a quote for you. Why not get the right equipment for your task?

Specialist chipper dealer and family-owned company established in 2007. We supply equipment hire, sales, servicing, and parts supply at our workshop.