Wood Chippers Newmains

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

Wondering which question comes up more often than any other? This is it! The response really varies based on the particular materials you are breaking down and your everyday processing volume. Isn’t it intriguing how the solution is entirely different depending on what exactly you’re tackling and how much is being processed each day?

6-inch wood chippers in Newmains

A 6-inch chipper manages branches with diameters reaching 150mm (6 inches), covering the vast majority of domestic garden care, hedge removal operations, and light arboricultural tasks. The towable 6-inch models from Forst are compact machines which can pass through regular garden entrances while being suitable for towing with a van or pick-up vehicle.

Is it not it brilliant? For those of you largely handling residential gardens, hedge trimming work and small tree removals, a six-inch chipper will handle everything comfortably! You’ll sidestep the unnecessary weight and expense of larger machines while get to getting all your work to perfection. Why spend more when you don’t have to?

The 6-inch variants feature a mass below 750kg, allowing operators to carry them with an regular driving licence, doing away with the need for B+E towing credentials. This consideration becomes especially important when your team consists of individuals who have not obtained the supplementary licence classification.

8-inch wood chippers in Newmains

Created for professional arborists, Forst’s 8-inch chippers efficiently process branches as large as 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, offering increased productivity because of their generous throat aperture and high-capacity engine capacity. Supplied in both towable and tracked variants, these durable machines are ideal in professional tree surgery applications, extensive clearance projects, and intensive scenarios where continuous chipping operations are required for the entire working day.

When frequently processing sizeable branches to accommodate a 6-inch throat capacity, switching to an 8-inch machine does away with the need for pre-cutting, enabling whole branches to be fed directly. During busy periods, the cumulative time saved from not having to cross-cut becomes considerable. While there are drawbacks such as increased weight (most 8-inch models require a B+E licence for towing) and greater hire or purchase expenses, busy teams often discover that the enhanced productivity ultimately warrants the additional investment.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Mobile chippers are set upon a road-legal chassis, allowing them to be towed behind your vehicle right to your work location. These constitute the best selection for most tasks, as you simply travel to the site, unhook the chipper, and start your chipping operation. Tracked chippers, conversely, are self-driven units specifically designed for locations where towable machinery cannot access areas near where the work needs to be performed.

Steep gradients, treacherous terrain, tree-dense areas without access for vehicles, and sites where logs needs significant manual moving from accessible surfaces all constitute scenarios in which tracked equipment significantly reduces manpower and time expenditure, as the chipper can be positioned immediately at the timber source rather than requiring transport of materials to the machine.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

Here at Newmains, we offer a extensive Forst range, including towable, track-driven, PTO as well as compact models on offer with both petrol as well as diesel engines. Produced and engineered within the UK, Forst chippers boast the proprietary ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control systems as standard throughout the entire selection. All new machinery is supplied with a robust three-year warranty.

The line-up begins with budget-friendly 6-inch units aimed at users with constrained funds or minor project needs, progresses through the core towable assortment in both petrol and diesel variants, and moves further to 8-inch tracked equipment designed for professional contractors. PTO versions are additionally available for those who prefer a tractor-attached chipper instead of an individual unit. When purchasing your first chipper, we shall review your standard workflow, the dimensions of wood you’re handling, and your how often you use the machine. As authorised suppliers of the complete Forst inventory, we have no motivation to advise on a larger or more expensive model than your circumstances require.

We have second-hand chippers in stock when available, including Forst and multiple other manufacturers. Every second-hand machine is put through our workshop for thorough inspection before delivery, and we give you a clear evaluation of its condition, usage hours, and expected remaining service life. Looking to begin your operations or keeping expenses down? A quality used chipper that’s been checked and maintained by our technical team could be a great option to get your business moving without buying brand-new equipment. Isn’t that a more sensible way to start?

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Together with Forst, we serve as an official Arbmax dealer. Located in Northern Ireland, Arbmax produces four chipper models specially crafted for professionals demanding greater capacity than typical arborist equipment, whilst maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This enables operators to bypass the restrictions of having to hold an HGV licence for transportation.

In the case of those progressing beyond a 6-inch or 8 inch arb chipper owing to growing material requirements, Arbmax acts as the natural progression, delivering capacities spanning from twelve to eighteen inches. Forestry contractors, biomass businesses and councils responsible for storm clearance will find that this greater capacity yields significant returns via reduced on-site operational time.

Call us on 0141 775 9288 to explore whether rotor-based or cylinder configurations would be more suitable for your needs, or to schedule a hands-on demonstration.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Newmains?

Opting to hire or purchase a chipper eventually depends on the how often with which you use the equipment and whether your amount of usage warrants ownership of such a machine.

Our rental fleet features 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers available in both towable and tracked models. Each machine is given a full check in our workshop between rentals, guaranteeing well-maintained blades, properly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that start immediately. We offer daily, weekly, and extended rental periods with improved rates for longer-term hires.

Professional delivery and collection services are offered throughout Newmains, with Cumbernauld pick-up also an option. Arborists transferring equipment, groundskeepers managing clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance in need of additional resources are supported by specialist hire. This means you are supplied with the appropriate chipper for your particular task, rather than making do with whatever generic equipment which is available at standard hire facilities.

Whenever your profession requires routine chipping activities, buying becomes the more logical decision. For operators based in Newmains, this results in having your dealer only 15 minutes away rather than located at the furthest reaches of the nation. Warranty services, maintenance work, component replacements, and professional guidance are all conveniently accessible within your locality. If your chipper needs technical attention, you simply bring it to our Cumbernauld workshop and get it once the necessary work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Newmains

Our Cumbernauld workshop offers all-encompassing maintenance services, including routine upkeep, blade sharpening, hydraulic system repairs, electrical fault troubleshooting, and complete rebuilds for wood chippers produced by all leading brands. We deliver expert servicing and repair options for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen, and TP chippers, ensuring that whatever brand you own, we can deliver proper professional maintenance to the most exacting standards.

Blades and anvils deteriorate faster than other components. Running a chipper with dull blades affects productivity but also places additional strain on the engine, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, ultimately shortening the lifespan of other machine parts. Our workshop holds genuine 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 location, or we offer next working day delivery throughout the UK.

Customers from Newmains find our workshop wonderfully accessible with just a quick journey up the M80. Simply leave your machine with us in the morning, then await our call when the repairs or servicing are completed and your equipment is set for collection.

Why Newmains Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Newmains features multiple venues for chipper rentals. National hire chains, general plant companies and online reservation platforms all are present within the vicinity. The distinguishing factor emerges when support becomes necessary.

Phone a typical national hire desk and you’re speaking with someone who merely books you in. Phone ILH and and you’ll talk to someone who can describe the practical distinctions between a 6-inch and 8-inch chipper, clarify why tracked equipment offers advantages on certain Newmains sites, and supply guidance concerning the most appropriate blade options for the specific timber you are working with.

That expert advice proves crucial when identifying suitable equipment for your assignment, and becomes even more important when challenges come up on site and you need telephone assistance from someone with true understanding of the machine’s operation.

We deliver a comprehensive package in addition to only hiring equipment. Our services encompass selling machines, maintaining them through professional servicing, and providing replacement parts – all for the same equipment models we hire out. This comprehensive strategy means our hire fleet receives maintenance from expert technicians who service and service chippers as their principal occupation, as opposed to from general mechanics in charge of maintaining varied tools and equipment collections.

Wood Chippers Newmains FAQ

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

The price of renting differs based on both the dimensions of the machine and the length of time needed. When in need of commercial chipper rental in Newmains, you’ll generally see prices falling from £120 to £180 for a full day, with more competitive rates offered for weekly or longer rental periods. For a tailored quotation based on your specific machine requirements and rental timeframe, please contact us on 0141 775 9288.

Do you deliver chippers to Newmains?

We proudly supply machines for leasing and sale throughout Newmains and surrounding regions, working from our Cumbernauld workshop. Delivery fees are provided separately to ensure complete price transparency. If you prefer, you’re welcome to attend our workshop and collect the machine yourself if that better suits your needs.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

Typically, 6-inch towable chippers maintain a weight under 750kg, allowing them to be towed with a standard Category B driving licence. The more substantial 8-inch models, however, commonly surpass the 750kg threshold, necessitating a B+E (trailer) licence for legal towing. When placing your booking, please contact us to verify the precise weight of the chosen machine you need.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We supply the machine alone, not personnel, however we carefully show all controls during handover and supply ongoing telephone support throughout your rental period. In the event you require an operator, we can occasionally recommend local tree surgeons or contractors who offer operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Newmains

Reach out to us at 0141 775 9288 or fill in our enquiry form. Tell us if you need a chipper for buy or rental, along with information of your chipping materials, and we shall get back to you with the recommended machinery option and quote.

Skilled chipper specialists working as a family-operated firm set up in 2007. We provide expert hire services, sales, comprehensive servicing, and genuine parts straight from our modern workshop.