Wood Chippers Old Aberdeen

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

This particular enquiry appears more frequently than all others, with our response varying according to the specific material being chipped and your amount processed each day. Just as a river shifts with the landscape, our advice takes a different direction according to what exactly you’re dealing with and the amount you handle within a twenty-four hour period.

6-inch wood chippers in Old Aberdeen

Capable of processing branches with diameters of up to 150mm (6 inches) in diameter, a 6-inch chipper easily manages the majority of household garden maintenance, hedge trimming operations, and minor arboricultural tasks. Forst’s range of 6-inch towable units features practically sized equipment that can navigate through typical garden entranceways whilst being suitable for towing with commercial vehicles such as transit vans or pickups.

For those in gardening mainly caring for residential gardens, clipping hedges and removing small trees, a 6-inch chipper adequately handles the workload without the added bulk and expense linked to larger equipment.

The 6-inch models feature a mass below 750kg, permitting them to be towed with a standard driving licence without the need for a B+E towing endorsement. This is especially important if your personnel comprises operators who do not possess the supplementary licence classification.

8-inch wood chippers in Old Aberdeen

Designed for professional arborists, Forst’s 8-inch chippers efficiently manage branches measuring up to 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, offering greater productivity because of their generous throat aperture and strong engine capacity. Offered in both towable and tracked variants, these rugged machines excel in professional tree surgery applications, extensive clearance projects, and tough scenarios where continuous chipping operations extend throughout the entire working day.

Gosh, isn’t it impressive the amount of time saved when you are processing heavier branches? With an 8-inch machine, you can put everything in whole instead of repeatedly cross-cutting to fit a 6-inch throat! On those hectic days, all that saved cross-cutting time builds up tremendously. Of course, there’s a balance to consider – most 8-inch machines are heavier (typically requiring a B+E licence for towing) and they come at a higher price to hire or buy. But for hard-working teams, the substantial boost in productivity actually pays for itself in the long run!

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Towable chippers are mounted on highway-approved chassis units and can be pulled by your vehicle to the site. These are the ideal option for most projects since you can make your way to the location, unhitch the chipper, and begin processing material right away. Self-propelled tracked chippers are purpose-built for locations where accessibility issues stop towed equipment from reaching the work area.

Crawler machinery remains efficient in terms of time and cost in handling challenging terrains. The chipper moves directly to the timber where there are steep inclines, ground that is not firm, forested areas that vehicles cannot reach, or locations requiring extended manual transport from the nearest firm surface. This eliminates the time-consuming alternative of transporting wood to the machine.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We offer the full Forst selection, including mobile, crawler, PTO and compact models available with petrol or diesel engines. Forst chippers are UK engineered and manufactured, offering ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control as standard on all machines. Every new chipper comes with a 3-year warranty.

The range commences with reduced-size six-inch versions for buyers with restricted finances or less demanding jobs, advances through the standard towable range in both petrol and diesel options, and reaches to 8-inch tracked units for commercial contractors. Tractor-mounted PTO versions are also supplied for those who prefer an attachment rather than a separate machine. When purchasing your initial chipper, we will talk through your usual workflow, the timber sizes you are working with, and your intended use frequency. Since we offer every models from the Forst lineup, we have no reason to push you towards a higher priced or more substantial machine than what you truly require.

We’ve got pre-owned chippers in stock as availability allows, including Forst and various other makes. Each second-hand machine goes through our workshop for comprehensive inspection before delivery, and we’ll provide you with a straightforward evaluation of its state, usage hours, and expected remaining service life. Keen to launch your work or wanting to keep costs low? A reliable pre-owned chipper that’s been inspected and serviced by our technical team could be a brilliant option to get your business moving without committing to brand-new equipment. Isn’t that a smarter way to start?

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Alongside Forst, we operate as an official Arbmax dealer. Located in Northern Ireland, Arbmax manufactures four chipper models specially crafted for professionals seeking greater capacity than conventional arborist equipment, whilst maintaining a towing weight under 3.5 tonnes. This enables operators to eliminate the restrictions of requiring an HGV licence for transportation.

When transitioning from smaller 6-inch or 8-inch arb chippers because of handling bigger materials, Arbmax often represents the ideal advancement, supplying sizes between 12 and 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations and councils handling storm clearance discover that this increased capacity delivers notable returns by means of reduced on-site time demands.

Call us on 0141 775 9288 to explore whether disc-type or drum-type is more appropriate for your needs, or to set up a demonstration.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Old Aberdeen?

Your decision to buy a chipper ultimately is determined by the frequency with which you utilise such equipment and whether your specific workload reasonably supports ownership. The story of your gardening needs is defined by this practical consideration of infrequent use compared to frequent need.

Our rental range of equipment encompasses 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers available in both towable and tracked models. Each machine is given maintenance in our facility between rentals, guaranteeing well-maintained blades, properly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that start right away. We provide daily, weekly, and extended rental periods with better rates for longer-term hires.

Interested in organising your equipment delivered or picked up all over Old Aberdeen? You can absolutely do that! Alternatively, swing by our Cumbernauld location to collect it yourself. Are you a tree surgeon alternating among equipment? It could be you’re a landscaper dealing with a major clearance project? Or maybe you’re on a council grounds team requiring extra resources? When you hire from professionals like us, you’ll obtain the right chipper suited for your unique needs, not just whatever random machine is available at a ordinary hire centre. How fantastic is that?

In case your job involves frequent chipping tasks, outright purchase is more logical. For professionals working in Old Aberdeen, this translates to with your dealer a short 15 minutes from your location rather than somewhere distant across the nation. All warranty support, maintenance services, replacement parts, and professional guidance stay conveniently local. Should your chipper require any attention or repairs, you simply deliver it to our Cumbernauld workshop and retrieve it once the work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Old Aberdeen

Our Cumbernauld workshop manages all regular maintenance, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and complete rebuilds for chippers from every major manufacturer. 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.

Chipper cutting edges and anvils often deteriorate more quickly than other parts. Operating a chipper with dull blades doesn’t just reduces efficiency but also puts extra stress on the engine, hydraulic feed mechanism, and flywheel, thereby shortening the service life of all related components. Our workshop holds a comprehensive selection of genuine Forst replacement parts, including blades, anvils, feed roller elements, belts, filters, and other commonly replaced parts. The majority of parts can be sourced immediately when you visit us in person or sent across the UK to arrive the next day.

{Old Aberdeen} customers can access the service centre without hassle via the M80. Simply bring your machine with us in the morning, and we will contact you once servicing are finished.

Why Old Aberdeen Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Old Aberdeen offers several choices for chipper rentals. National rental chains, local plant hire firms, and various online booking services all are active within the region. What truly sets providers apart, however, is the degree of support offered when you run into difficulties.

Call a typical national rental service and you’ll deal with an agent who merely manages reservations. Ring ILH, however, and you’ll be connected to a knowledgeable professional who can describe the differences between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, elucidate why tracked equipment proves advantageous on particular Old Aberdeen locations, and provide guidance regarding appropriate blade selections for the specific timber you’re handling.

That professional insight proves crucial when identifying suitable equipment for your assignment, and becomes even more important when difficulties arise on site and you seek telephone assistance from someone with genuine understanding of the machine’s operation.

Our unwavering commitment surpasses mere hiring; we actively sell, service alongside this, provide components for the very same machinery. This means the equipment in our hire fleet undergoes maintenance from specialists who look after and service chippers as their profession, rather than mechanics with general skills responsible for maintaining a wide range of tools and plant equipment. The result is a story of expertise running through every machine we supply.

Wood Chippers Old Aberdeen FAQ

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

Equipment rental rates fluctuate based on the type of machinery and length of hire. Commercial wood chipper rental services in Old Aberdeen generally cost £120 and £180 daily, with more competitive rates provided for week-long and longer hire terms. Call 0141 775 9288 to request a custom quotation based on your particular machinery needs and expected period of use.

Do you deliver chippers to Old Aberdeen?

Interested in a machine from our Cumbernauld workshop? Great news! We can arrange both hire and purchase equipment drop-offs throughout Old Aberdeen and local locations. The delivery fee is always given as an additional cost so you’ll know the full amount without any hidden charges. Not keen on delivery? Don’t worry! You’re absolutely invited 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 possess a weight below 750kg, enabling towing with a standard Category B driving licence. The more substantial 8-inch models, however, usually go over the 750kg threshold, required a B+E (trailer) licence for legal towing. When making your booking, please speak with our team to ensure the exact weight of the chosen machine you need.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

Our team provide the units without operators, however we fully demonstrate the operation systems when delivering and provide remote assistance throughout the hire period. If you need a machine operator, we can sometimes suggest nearby tree surgeons or contractors who provide operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Old Aberdeen

Ring 0141 775 9288 or fill in the form available. Let us if you need a hire or purchase, state what materials need chipping, and we will respond with the suitable machine and quote.

Nestled in the core of our community, our family has reliably worked as specialist chipper dealers for years, offering a wide-ranging service that includes hire options, sales, professional maintenance, and genuine parts delivered immediately from our dedicated workshop.