Wood Chippers Maud

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

The request we get with highest frequency concerns which machine to choose, with our recommendation varying based on the particular materials being chipped and your everyday processing volume requirements.

6-inch wood chippers in Maud

Able to processing branches with diameters of as much as 150mm (6 inches) in diameter, a 6-inch chipper efficiently manages most household garden maintenance, hedge trimming operations, and smaller arboricultural tasks. Forst’s line-up of 6-inch towable units provides well-proportioned equipment that can pass through average garden entranceways while being suitable for towing with commercial vehicles such as transit vans or pickups.

For individuals primarily engaged in private garden maintenance, hedge trimming and small-scale tree clearances, a 6-inch chipper proves entirely adequate, offering sufficient capacity while avoiding the unnecessary financial cost and extra heft that comes with larger equipment units.

The six-inch variants possess a weight under 750kg, permitting users to move them with an ordinary driving licence, doing away with the necessity for B+E towing credentials. This aspect becomes highly relevant when your personnel includes people who have not secured the extra licence classification.

8-inch wood chippers in Maud

An 8-inch chipper efficiently processes branches up to 200 mm (8 inches) in diameter and operates more rapidly thanks to its larger throat opening and more powerful engine. The Forst 8-inch models, available in both towable and tracked versions, are specifically designed for professional arborists, large-scale clearance projects, and heavy-duty workdays where continuous chipping is required from dawn until dusk.

In the day-to-day experience of an arborist, individuals often cutting back significant branches to manage a 6-inch throat will discover that an 8-inch machine offers significant efficiency, permitting entire pieces to be processed without advance cutting. During a hectic workday, these gathered moments saved from cross-cutting become substantial time advantages. One must weigh this benefit against the increased weight—most 8-inch machines demanding a B+E licence for towing—and the elevated cost of hiring or purchasing such equipment. However, for teams operating at full capacity, the improved productivity ultimately justifies the additional investment, offering its own return through time saved.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Looking for a chipper that’s easy to transport to different locations? Towable chippers are supplied fitted onto road-legal chassis that hook up to your vehicle for simple moving to any job site! They’re fantastic for most situations because you can easily drive to your location, uncouple the chipper, and start working immediately. Tracked chippers, by contrast, are self-powered machines that excel in those tricky spots where towable models just can’t get to the work area. Excellent for getting into those challenging areas with no fuss!

Battling with steep slopes, boggy terrain, sites with no vehicle access, or locations where timber needs hauling from distant solid ground? In such cases, tracked machinery really stands out! You end up saving both energy and time because the chipper goes straight to your site materials rather than forcing you to bring everything to the machine. That’s fantastic for demanding work, isn’t it? Tracked technology makes forestry work so much more efficient!

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

Our full Forst range includes towable, track-driven, PTO, and compact models offered in both petrol and diesel variants. Carefully crafted on British soil, every Forst chipper comes equipped with the innovative ForstGrip feed rollers and sophisticated AutoIntelligence feed control as standard equipment across the lineup. Each new machine arrives with the reassurance of a comprehensive three-year warranty.

This line-up starts with smaller 6-inch machines for customers with constrained resources or less demanding application requirements, progresses through the principal towable series in unleaded and diesel options, and culminates to 8-inch tracked units for commercial contractors. PTO versions are also offered for users preferring tractor-mounted chippers rather than independent equipment. For first-time purchasers, we’ll review your typical workload, timber specifications you’re handling, and frequency of machine usage. As dealers of the complete Forst portfolio, we have no motivation to push a costlier or costlier model than appropriate for your requirements.

We regularly have second-hand chippers in our inventory when available, including Forst and different other manufacturers. Each second-hand machine undergoes a comprehensive inspection in our workshop prior to sale, and we supply a clear evaluation of its state, operating hours, and remaining service life. For first-time operators or those mindful of expenditure, a quality used chipper that has been serviced and fully checked by our technical specialists can represent a wise investment to start operations without facing the full expense of a new machine.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Our company operate as an official Arbmax distributor in partnership with Forst. Arbmax, a Northern Ireland producer, engineers four chipper models particularly for users demanding increased capacity than regular arb equipment while keeping a towing weight under 3.5 tonnes. This means operators to sidestep the need for an HGV licence.

For those progressing beyond a 6-inch or 8 inch arb chipper due to processing larger materials, Arbmax typically marks the natural progression, offering capacities from twelve to eighteen inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations as well as councils overseeing storm clearance will find the greater capacity provides substantial returns with reduced on-site processing time.

Phone 0141 775 9288 to find out whether a disc or a drum is appropriate for your requirements, or to schedule a demo.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Maud?

Deciding if you should purchase or borrow a chipper depends on the frequency with which you require such equipment and if your specific operational demands substantiate long-term ownership of the device.

Our comprehensive hire fleet includes both 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers in towable and tracked variants. Each machine undergoes thorough servicing in our workshop between rentals, guaranteeing sharp blades, accurately set feed roller settings, and engines that start reliably on first attempt. We provide adaptable hiring options including daily, weekly and long-term rates, with more advantageous pricing provided for longer-term rentals.

Across Maud, we offer both delivery as well as collection services, or you have the option to collect from our Cumbernauld location. Tree surgeons switching between equipment, landscapers completing clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance teams requiring additional support will take advantage of specialist hire. By selecting our specialised service, you’re guaranteed the perfect chipper for your particular task, rather than settling for whatever generic equipment happens to be available at a regular hire yard.

Owning outright is smarter for those operating every day. Maud operators gain hugely from having their dealer just a 15-minute drive away rather than hundreds of miles distant. All your warranty claims, servicing requests, replacement parts and expert guidance are readily local. Need your chipper checked? Simply bring it in at our Cumbernauld workshop and pick it up once the work’s complete. How brilliant is that?

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Maud

Within our local workshop, we provide comprehensive support for chippers across all leading manufacturers, covering everything from routine maintenance and blade edge restoration to advanced hydraulic systems repair, electrical fault finding, and complete machine reconstruction. Our experienced technicians work expertly on Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen, and TP chippers, ensuring that regardless of your particular brand choice, your equipment receives the precise attention and expert upkeep it requires.

The cutting edges and impact blocks wear down most rapidly. Operating a wood chipper with worn edges does not only simply reduce your efficiency. It creates additional strain on the engine, the hydraulic feed and the core rotor, effectively diminishing the longevity of every other component on your equipment. We keep an extensive stock of authentic Forst replacement components at our workshop, encompassing cutting blades, striking plates, feed roller elements, drive belts, filtration systems and common wear parts. The bulk of these items can be collected straight away if you call in at our location, or delivered the following day throughout the United Kingdom.

To all our Maud customers, the workshop is just a swift trip up the M80! All you need to do is drop your machine off with us in the morning and we’ll ring you as soon as it’s finished. It really couldn’t be easier!

Why Maud Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Maud offers numerous choices for chipper rentals. National rental chains, regional plant hire businesses, and a number of online booking services all are available within the region. What truly sets providers apart, however, is the extent of support offered when you face difficulties.

When contacting a typical national hire desk, your call will be answered by a representative who just manages reservations. However, call ILH and you’ll be in touch with an expert who can easily explain the essential distinctions between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, outline the advantages of using tracked equipment on certain Maud locations, and supply guidance on the most ideal blade varieties for the specific timber you are working with.

That specialist input is priceless when selecting the right equipment for your task, and becomes even more essential when difficulties crop up on site and you need telephone assistance from someone with authentic understanding of the equipment in question. The input of experience can turn a potentially disastrous situation into a mere blip in your process.

At Maud, we offer our expertise beyond merely renting equipment. Our end-to-end service covers retailing, upkeeping, and providing replacement components for the matching machinery we hire out. As a result, our hire fleet is given dedicated care from technicians who focus on maintaining and repair chippers as their primary occupation, instead of multi-skilled staff responsible for diverse equipment and industrial apparatus.

Wood Chippers Maud FAQ

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

The rate of hiring machinery differs according to both the specifications of the equipment and the period of the rental term. Commercial wood chippers available to rent in Maud usually are available from between £120 and £180 daily, with preferential pricing structures offered for longer-term rental periods. For a custom quotation suited to your specific machinery requirements and planned rental timeframe, please call 0141 775 9288.

Do you deliver chippers to Maud?

Fancy a machine from our local workshop? Good news! We can arrange both hire and sale equipment delivery services throughout Maud and adjacent locations. The delivery fee is always given as an additional cost so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying without any hidden charges. Not keen on delivery? No worries! You’re absolutely encouraged to visit our workshop and tow the machine yourself if that works better for you.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

The majority of 6-inch towable chippers possess a weight less than 750kg, enabling towing with a standard Category B driving licence. The bigger 8-inch models, however, generally go over the 750kg threshold, making necessary a B+E (trailer) licence for legal towing. When making your booking, please get in touch to ensure the specific weight of the chosen machine you are interested in.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We supply the machine alone, not operators, but we carefully demonstrate all controls during handover and provide continuous telephone support throughout your rental period. If you require an operator, we can at times recommend local tree surgeons or contractors who supply operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Maud

Call 0141 775 9288 or complete the form available. Tell us if you require a hire or purchase, mention what materials need chipping, and we will get back to you with the suitable machine and quotation.

Specialist chipper dealer and family-operated firm established in the year 2007. We offer equipment hire, sales, servicing, and parts supply directly from our workshop.