Wood Chippers Oldtown
Woven into the very fabric of Oldtown's landscape, ILH Groundcare is the premier destination for wood chipper hire, purchase plus maintenance, supported by an illustrious history of assisting Scotland's expert landscaping experts and groundcare specialists for countless seasons. Their reputation thrives through years of proven expertise.
From home gardening tasks needing a convenient towable 6-inch model, to larger projects requiring the robust capability of an 18-inch machine, we make sure you’re matched with the ideal chipper for your needs, all while offering comprehensive guidance throughout your experience with us.
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Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?
Wondering which question arises most frequently? This is it! The reply really varies based on the exact materials you are breaking down and your regular processing volume. It’s interesting how the result changes completely depending on the exact thing you’re tackling and how much of it you’re handling each day?
6-inch wood chippers in Oldtown
A six-inch chipper chips branches up to 6 inches in diameter, ideal for most domestic gardens, hedge clearances and small-scale arboricultural tasks. Forst’s six-inch towable units are compact machines that can fit through standard garden gates and being towed by transit vans or pickups.
For individuals tending gardens mainly working with residential areas, pruning hedges and removing small trees, a 6-inch chipper adequately handles the workload without the extra bulk and expense connected to larger equipment.
The 6” options possess a mass under 750kg, enabling them to be towed with a standard driving licence without necessitating a B+E towing endorsement. This is especially important if your personnel includes operators who have yet to obtain the extra licence classification.
8-inch wood chippers in Oldtown
An 8-inch chipper accommodates branches up to as much as 200mm (8 inches) in diameter, and functions with increased efficiency because of its expanded throat aperture and stronger engine performance. The 8-inch models from Forst, offered in both trailer-mounted and tracked options, are developed specifically for expert tree surgeons, extensive clearance projects, and intensive working schedules that require continuous chipping operations throughout the entire day.
In the profession of an arborist, those who find themselves frequently trimming sizeable branches to make room for a 6-inch throat will see that an 8-inch machine provides valuable efficiency, permitting entire pieces to be chipped without advance cutting. Throughout a demanding workday, these collected moments not spent on cross-cutting translate into substantial time advantages. One must weigh this advantage against the increased weight—most 8-inch machines requiring a B+E licence for towing—and the elevated cost of leasing or purchasing such equipment. However, for teams operating at full capacity, the improved productivity in the end justifies the additional investment, delivering its own return through time saved.
Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers
Trailer-mounted chippers are mounted on highway-approved chassis units and can be towed behind your vehicle straight to the worksite. They make the most suitable choice for the bulk of tasks, as you simply travel to the location, detach the chipper, and initiate operations. Tracked chippers, on the other hand, are self-propelled units developed specifically for locations where access constraints prevent positioning a towed machine close to the work area.
Making your way over inclined ground, operating in yielding soil, moving through forests closed off to vehicles, and managing locations where timber means extended manual transportation from the closest stable surface—these scenarios all highlight how tracked equipment saves your valuable time and energy, as the chipper travels directly to the timber instead of requiring you to make the return trip.
The Forst Wood Chipper Range
We stock every model in the Forst lineup, including towable, tracked, PTO and compact versions offered with gasoline or diesel engines. Forst chippers are proudly designed and built right here in the UK, equipped with their innovative ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control technology as a standard feature throughout the collection. Fancy a new machine? They all come with a comprehensive 3-year warranty!
The collection opens with compact six-inch options for those operating on limited budgets or less demanding schedules, progresses through the essential towable choices in both petrol and diesel varieties, and extends to 8-inch tracked units made for professional contractors. Tractor-mounted models are additionally offered for users choosing a PTO chipper over an independent unit. When buying your first chipper, we will consider your usual usage, the thickness of wood you are dealing with, and your amount of machine usage. As authorised dealers of the whole Forst catalogue, we have no motivation to steer you towards a more expensive or costlier choice than appropriate for your situation.
We have used chippers available in stock, including Forst and various other makes. Each second-hand machine is put through our workshop for comprehensive inspection before delivery, and we give you a straightforward evaluation of its state, usage hours, and predicted remaining working life. Looking to begin your operations or aiming to reduce spending? A well-maintained second-hand chipper that’s been serviced and examined by our technical team could be a brilliant option to get your business up and running without committing to brand-new equipment. Isn’t that a better way to start?
The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range
Together with Forst, we are an official Arbmax dealer. Operating from Northern Ireland, Arbmax builds four chipper models specifically designed for professionals seeking greater capacity than conventional arborist equipment, whilst maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This permits operators to avoid the restrictions of requiring an HGV licence for transportation.
When your 6-inch or 8-inch arb chipper is insufficient for your workload, Arbmax often becomes the next step, offering capacities ranging from 12 and 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations as well as councils undertaking storm clearance often see the greater capacity yields returns through less on-site time.
Get in touch with us on 0141 775 9288 to find out whether disc or drum solutions would be most ideal for your unique needs, or to set up a personalised demo of our products.
Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Oldtown?
Opting to rent or purchase a chipper eventually is determined by the how often with which you use the equipment and if your amount of use justifies ownership of such a machine.
Our wide-ranging hire fleet offers both 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers in towable and tracked variants. Each machine receives thorough servicing in our workshop between rentals, guaranteeing sharp blades, precisely calibrated feed roller settings, and engines that start reliably on the first try. We provide flexible hiring options including daily, weekly and long-term rates, with more advantageous pricing available for lengthier rentals.
Across Oldtown, we offer both delivery and collection services, or you may collect from our Cumbernauld location. Tree surgeons alternating equipment, landscapers undertaking clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance teams needing additional resources will find value in specialist hire. By selecting our specialised service, you’re ensured the right chipper for your specific task, rather than making do with any generic equipment that is available at a standard hire yard.
In case your profession entails regular chipping activities, buying proves to be the more logical option. For operators situated in Oldtown, this results in having your dealer just 15 minutes from you rather than located at the furthest reaches of the nation. Warranty services, maintenance tasks, component replacements, and professional guidance are all easily accessible within your locality. Whenever your chipper require technical attention, you simply deliver it to our Cumbernauld workshop and get it once the necessary work has been completed.
Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Oldtown
Our Cumbernauld workshop manages all regular maintenance, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and full overhauls for chippers from leading brands. We handle servicing and repairs for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen and TP chippers, making sure your equipment stays maintained regardless of your machine’s brand.
Cutting edges and anvils wear out most rapidly. Operating a chipper with worn blades reduces performance and puts increased strain on the motor, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, thereby reducing the lifespan of all other machine components. Our workshop supplies authentic Forst spare parts including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters and standard wear items. The majority of parts can be collected same-day or dispatched next-day throughout the UK.
{Oldtown} clients can access the facility easily via the motorway. Just drop off your item with us in the start of the day, and we will call you once servicing are completed.
Why Oldtown Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers
Oldtown offers many venues where one can secure a chipper for hire. The area is well-served by national rental chains, general equipment suppliers, and a range of internet reservation services. What truly sets apart these options is the level of assistance available when complications arise.
When get in touch with a typical national hire desk, you’ll speak to team members who just process reservations. Contact ILH, in contrast, and you will be assisted by experts capable of elucidating the practical variations between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, highlighting why tracked equipment proves advantageous on particular Oldtown sites, and offering expert guidance regarding the right blades to use for the kinds of timber you are processing.
That expert skill is essential when choosing suitable equipment for a project, and becomes even more important when difficulties arise on the premises, demanding telephone assistance from someone with authentic comprehension of the machines in question.
Our unwavering commitment goes further than mere hiring; we also sell, service , as well as provide components for the very same machinery. In practice, this means the equipment in our hire fleet undergoes maintenance from specialists who maintain and repair chippers as their speciality, rather than all-purpose mechanics responsible for maintaining a variety of tools and plant equipment. The result is a narrative of expertise embedded in every machine we supply.
Wood Chippers Oldtown FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a wood chipper in Oldtown?
Tool rental charges vary based on the capacity of equipment and length of hire. Commercial wood chipper rentals in Oldtown usually are priced at £120–£180 per day, with more preferential pricing provided for week-long and extended hire arrangements. Call 0141 775 9288 to request a personalised quotation for your individual machinery requirements and expected duration of use.
Do you deliver chippers to Oldtown?
Interested in a machine from our Cumbernauld-based workshop? Great news! We offer both rental and sale equipment deliveries throughout Oldtown and adjacent locations. The delivery fee is always listed separately so you’ll know precisely what you’ll pay without any surprises. Not keen on delivery? That’s no issue! You’re absolutely free 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?
Typically, 6-inch towable chippers feature a weight under 750kg, allowing them to be towed with a standard Category B driving licence. The larger 8-inch models, however, usually exceed the 750kg threshold, making necessary a B+E (trailer) licence for legal towing. When placing your booking, please get in touch to ensure the specific weight of the particular machine you require.
Can I hire a chipper with an operator?
We supply the machinery without operators, however we fully demonstrate the controls at the time of delivery and supply remote assistance for the entire rental period. If you need a plant operator, we can sometimes recommend local tree surgeons or contractors who provide operated hire services.
Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Oldtown
Call 0141 775 9288 or simply complete our form. Share with us if you’re wanting to rent or purchase, what materials you’ll be chipping, and we’ll suggest the ideal machine and provide a quote. Isn’t it time you got the right equipment for your project?
Professional chipper experts, our family-run company has been operating since 2007! Need to rent a machine, purchase one outright, get it maintained or source spare parts? We’ve got everything sorted right here in our workshop. Just come in and see what we can do for you!