Wood Chippers Oldmeldrum

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

A query we get with highest frequency concerns which machine to opt for, with our advice varying depending on the particular materials being chipped and your regular processing volume needs.

6-inch wood chippers in Oldmeldrum

Able to processing branches measuring up to 150mm (6 inches) in diameter, a 6-inch chipper efficiently manages a broad range of household garden maintenance, hedge trimming operations, and minor arboricultural tasks. Forst’s selection of 6-inch towable units provides well-proportioned equipment that can navigate through typical garden entranceways at the same time being suitable for towing with commercial vehicles such as transit vans or pickups.

Isn’t it brilliant? For those of you mainly handling home gardens, hedge trimming jobs and small tree removals, a six-inch chipper will handle everything easily! You’ll save yourself the excess weight and expense of heavier machines while get to completing all your work done perfectly. Why spend more when you don’t need to?

6-inch models have a weight under 750kg, allowing towing with a normal driving licence and not needing B+E towing qualifications. This is noteworthy if your team comprises operators who do not have this additional licence category.

8-inch wood chippers in Oldmeldrum

An eight-inch chipper shreds branches measuring up to 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, delivering faster material handling due to its more expansive throat opening and robust engine power. Forst’s range of 8-inch models, offered in both towable and tracked variants, are crafted specifically for professional arborists, major clearance projects, and intensive full-day operations where uninterrupted chipping from dawn until dusk is required.

Routine cross-cutting of sizeable branches to fit a 6-inch throat is removed with an 8-inch machine, allowing whole insertions. On full days, this saving of time becomes significant considerably. The downside is greater weight (most 8-inch units require a B+E licence for towing) and higher rental or acquisition costs, but engaged teams offset this through increased productivity.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Towable chippers are mounted on road-legal chassis units and can be towed 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 start processing material right away. Self-propelled tracked chippers are purpose-built for locations where limited accessibility prevent towed equipment from reaching the work area.

Navigating inclined terrains, operating in soft soil, moving through forests impassable to vehicles, and dealing with locations where timber means long-distance manual transportation from the closest stable surface—these scenarios all showcase how tracked equipment saves your valuable time and energy, as the chipper moves straight to the timber instead of making you carry it the other way.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We provide the whole Forst selection, including towable, tracked, 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. All new chippers include a 3-year warranty.

The range opens with affordable 6-inch units suited to users with constrained funds or minor project needs, progresses through the principal towable assortment in both petrol and diesel variants, and expands to 8-inch tracked equipment intended for professional contractors. PTO versions are additionally obtainable for those who prefer a tractor-attached chipper instead of an individual unit. When ordering your first chipper, we shall go over your usual method of working, the dimensions of wood you’re handling, and your rate of use. As authorised suppliers of the complete Forst inventory, we have no motivation to recommend a more substantial or more expensive model than your circumstances require.

We stock used chippers whenever possible, including Forst and various brands. Every used machine receives a workshop inspection before delivery, with a full report on condition, usage hours plus remaining operational lifespan. For new operators or those with restricted funds, a quality used chipper that our technicians have serviced and approved offers an cost-effective pathway to start working without new machine expenses.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Partnered with Forst, we proudly act as an authorised Arbmax dealer. This Northern Ireland producer creates four distinctive chippers, particularly engineered for professionals demanding greater capacity than traditional arborist machinery whilst maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This innovative design ensures operators remain unfettered by HGV licence requirements, offering both power and practical flexibility in one well-designed package.

Realising your 8-inch arb chipper isn’t getting the job done anymore because your materials have become larger? Arbmax is typically your natural ideal upgrade, with choices available from 12 to 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations and councils handling storm clearance will find the additional capacity equates to valuable time saved on the job. The investment rapidly becomes worthwhile through greater on-site efficiency!

Call us on 0141 775 9288 to go over whether disc or drum is the right choice for your specifications, or to set up a demonstration.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Oldmeldrum?

The decision to hire or acquire a chipper should be decided by the frequency of your demands and whether the size of work warrants private ownership of such equipment.

Our leasing fleet encompasses Forst chippers in both 6-inch and 8-inch options, available in trailer-mounted or tracked versions. Each machine undergoes a detailed service in our workshop between rentals, making sure of sharp blades, properly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that are quick to start. We provide competitive pricing for daily, weekly and extended rental periods, with more advantageous rates offered for longer-term hires.

Across Oldmeldrum, we provide both collection and delivery services, or you have the option to collect from our Cumbernauld site. Tree surgeons alternating equipment, landscapers handling clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance teams requiring additional equipment will benefit from specialist hire. By using our specialised service, you’re assured the perfect chipper for your particular task, rather than making do with whatever generic equipment which is available at a typical hire yard.

For specialists carrying out chipping tasks day in, day out, buying the necessary kit is the best decision. Specifically for users operating in Oldmeldrum, this translates to that your dealer just fifteen minutes from your location instead of being located at the far side of the nation. Warranty support, maintenance support, spare parts and specialist guidance are all conveniently accessible in your area. Should your chipper need maintenance 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 Oldmeldrum

Our Cumbernauld workshop offers comprehensive maintenance covering routine servicing, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics plus complete rebuilds for chippers from all leading manufacturers. We offer expert servicing and repair for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen and TP chippers, ensuring reliable maintenance irrespective of which brand you operate.

Cutter blades and anvils are subject to the most rapid deterioration. Operating a chipper with blunt blades extends beyond merely reducing efficiency; it puts additional strain upon the engine, hydraulic feed mechanisms, and the flywheel, as a result diminishing the operational lifespan of all other machine components. Our workshop holds an inventory of original Forst replacement parts, covering blades, anvils, feed roller elements, belts, filters, and commonly worn components. The majority of these parts can be collected on the same day or shipped throughout the UK by the following day.

Customers from Oldmeldrum find our workshop extremely accessible with only a quick journey up the M80. All you need to do is leave your machine with us in the morning, then wait for our call when the repairs or servicing are completed and your equipment is ready to collect.

Why Oldmeldrum Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Oldmeldrum provides multiple choices for chipper rentals. National rental chains, local plant hire firms, and diverse online booking services all operate within the region. What truly differentiates providers apart, however, is the quality of support on hand when you experience difficulties.

When reaching out to a standard national hire desk, you will converse with representatives who only handle reservations. Contact ILH, however, and you’ll be assisted by knowledgeable staff who can clarify the key differences between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, articulating why tracked equipment is beneficial on certain Oldmeldrum sites, and providing professional advice regarding suitable blade options for the varieties of timber you are processing.

That specialist guidance proves indispensable when identifying suitable equipment for your assignment, and becomes even more important when challenges come up on site and you seek telephone assistance from someone with genuine understanding of the machinery’s operation.

Our commitment goes further than mere hiring; we also sell, service alongside this, provide components for the corresponding machinery. As a result the equipment in our hire fleet benefits from maintenance from specialists who maintain and repair chippers as their career, rather than mechanics with general skills responsible for maintaining diverse collections of tools and plant equipment. The result is a thread of expertise infused into every machine we make available.

Wood Chippers Oldmeldrum FAQ

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

Hire charges are adjusted according to machine sizes and hire duration. Commercial chipper rentals in Oldmeldrum typically are available from £120 and £180 each day, with better rates for extended or lengthier hires. Contact 0141 775 9288 for a personalised quote reflecting your specific machine requirements and rental period.

Do you deliver chippers to Oldmeldrum?

From our local workshop, we provide full hire and sale machine delivery services throughout Oldmeldrum and its nearby communities. The delivery fee is quoted as a distinct quotation, ensuring you have complete transparency about the total cost from the outset. Should you choose, you also have the option to come to our workshop in person and tow the machine away yourself.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

The vast majority of 6-inch towable chippers keep a weight below 750kg, permitting them to be towed with a standard Category B driving licence. In contrast, the more substantial 8-inch models usually exceed the 750kg threshold, necessitating a B+E (trailer) licence for legal operation. We recommend contacting our team at the when booking, so that we will verify the precise weight of your preferred machine.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We offer the machinery itself unmanned, though we’ll fully instruct you through all control functions during handover and stay available via telephone for the duration of your rental period for support. Should you require someone to operate the equipment, we can occasionally recommend local tree surgeons or contractors in your area who offer operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Oldmeldrum

Phone us on 0141 775 9288 or complete our form beneath. Let us know if you’re considering hiring or purchasing, describe what materials you’ll be processing, and we’ll get back to you with the best machine recommendation along with pricing details.

Skilled chipper specialists operating as a family business established in 2007. We provide expert hire options, sales, comprehensive servicing, and genuine parts sourced from our modern workshop.