Wood Chippers Rothes

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

The question we get most often regards the ideal chipper for individual needs, and our recommendation varies in line with the material being chipped and your regular processing volume.

6-inch wood chippers in Rothes

Amazing! These amazing 6-inch chippers can deal with branches measuring up to 150mm (6 inches) across – just right for nearly all your domestic gardening needs, hedge trimming jobs and smaller tree maintenance jobs! Forst’s fantastic 6-inch towable designs are surprisingly compact units that neatly pass through normal garden entrances and can be easily pulled behind your transit van or pickup truck. How great is that for taking care of those garden clearance jobs done?

For gardeners mainly dealing with home gardens, hedge care and taking out smaller trees, a 6-inch chipper offers sufficient power without the added additional weight and expense linked to larger equipment.

The 6-inch variants possess a total mass under 750kg, permitting towing with a standard driving licence without the need for a B+E towing endorsement. This is notably significant if your team includes operators who have not got this extra licence category.

8-inch wood chippers in Rothes

Interested in a machine that chomps through branches as thick as 200mm (8 inches)? The 8-inch chipper powers through material more efficiently thanks to its enlarged feed area and more powerful engine. Looking for serious kit? Forst’s 8-inch range comes in both towable and tracked versions, specifically designed for professional arborists, major clearance jobs, and those long graft days when you’re feeding the beast from sunrise to sunset. Spot on for when you’ve got mountains of woody waste to process!

For arborists often reducing substantial branches to fit a 6-inch throat capacity, an eight-inch chipper delivers considerable efficiency benefits as entire sections can be dealt with without first cutting. During periods of high activity, the overall time saved through removing cross-cutting becomes quite substantial. One must take into account, however, the increased weight (the majority of 8-inch machines call for a B+E licence for towing) and the increased rental or buying expense, though working teams typically find that the greater operational efficiency in the end makes up for the extra investment.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Mobile chippers are mounted upon a roadworthy chassis, allowing them to be pulled behind your vehicle straight to your work location. These represent the ideal selection for most tasks, as you simply make your way to the site, unhook the chipper, and begin your chipping operation. Tracked chippers, conversely, are motorised units specifically engineered for locations where towable machinery cannot access areas near where the work needs to be performed.

Crawler machinery is cost- and time-effective in situations involving demanding terrains. The chipper moves directly to the timber on steep slopes, areas with poor ground conditions, dense woodland where vehicles cannot go, or spots demanding extended manual transport from the nearest firm surface. This avoids the labour-intensive alternative of moving wood to the machine.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We provide every model in the Forst lineup, including towable, tracked, PTO and compact versions offered with petrol or diesel engines. Forst chippers are proudly engineered and produced right here in the UK, boasting their advanced ForstGrip feed rollers and AutoIntelligence feed control technology as standard across the collection throughout the collection. Fancy a new machine? They all come with a fantastic 3-year warranty!

This selection opens with compact 6-inch units for clients with smaller budgets or less demanding work requirements, continues through the principal towable series in gasoline and diesel versions, and finishes to 8-inch tracked units for commercial contractors. PTO models are also provided for those who prefer tractor-mounted chippers instead of independent equipment. For new purchasers, we’ll review your usual workload, timber dimensions you’re handling, and regularity of machine usage. As stockists of the complete Forst range, we have no motivation to push a bigger or higher-priced model than required for your requirements.

We carry second-hand chippers at intervals, including models from Forst and numerous other manufacturers. Each used machine undergoes a thorough inspection in our workshop ahead of sale, and we deliver a forthright evaluation of its state, usage hours, and remaining service life. For those new to the industry or those watching costs, a quality pre-owned chipper that has been serviced and approved by our technical specialists can provide an economical entry point without the need for the financial commitment of purchasing new equipment.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

In collaboration with Forst, our organisation acts as an accredited Arbmax distributor. Based from Northern Ireland, Arbmax creates four dedicated wood chippers designed specifically for experts seeking improved processing capability beyond typical arboricultural equipment, while keeping a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes, thus making unnecessary the requirement for operators to hold an HGV licence.

For those moving beyond a 6-inch or 8-inch arb chipper because of needing bigger materials, Arbmax typically is the logical progression, providing capacities from twelve to eighteen inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations along with councils managing storm clearance will discover the improved capacity delivers substantial returns thanks to reduced on-site processing time.

Call us on 0141 775 9288 to talk about whether rotor-based or drum configurations would be more ideal for your needs, or to book a hands-on demonstration.

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Rothes?

Choosing to lease or acquire a chipper eventually is determined by the how often with which you need the equipment and whether your amount of use justifies ownership of such a machine.

Our rental range of equipment features 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers available in both towable and tracked models. Each machine undergoes maintenance in our workshop between rentals, ensuring well-maintained blades, properly adjusted feed roller settings, and engines that start right away. We supply daily, weekly, and extended rental periods with improved rates for longer-term hires.

Delivery and pickup throughout Rothes can be arranged, or alternatively collection is possible at Cumbernauld. For tree surgeons transferring between equipment, landscapers working on clearance jobs, or council grounds maintenance teams needing extra equipment, hiring through a dedicated provider ensures you receive the right chipper for your particular job as opposed to simply using whatever equipment is available in a regular rental outlet.

For operators involved in chipping operations daily, buying machinery stands as the most sensible option. Notably for operators based in Rothes, this provides your dealer is your dealer merely fifteen minutes from your base instead of found at the far end of the nation. Warranty support, maintenance services, spare parts and consultation services are all conveniently accessible close by. Should your chipper require repairs or repairs, you simply transport it to our Cumbernauld workshop and retrieve it once the requested work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Rothes

Our Cumbernauld service centre provides complete maintenance such as scheduled servicing, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and full rebuilds for chippers from all leading manufacturers. We deliver expert servicing and repair for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen as well as TP chippers, ensuring effective maintenance irrespective of which brand you operate.

Chipper blades and cutting anvils degrade quicker than other components. Running a chipper with worn blades does not just lower your efficiency; it causes extra strain on the engine, hydraulic feed system, and flywheel, reducing the lifespan of all other machine components. Our service centre holds genuine Forst spare parts in stock, including blades, anvils, feed roller components, belts, filters, and commonly replaced items. The majority of parts can be collected immediately from our site, or we offer next-day delivery throughout the UK. Is it not worth keeping your chipper in top condition?

For Rothes, our workshop requires simply a quick journey via the M80 motorway. You may deliver your equipment in the morning, and we shall telephone you upon finalisation of the work.

Why Rothes Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Rothes provides many alternatives for chipper rentals. National rental chains, local plant hire firms, and a range of online booking services all are available within the region. What truly sets providers apart, however, is the degree of support offered when you run into difficulties.

Dial a regular national hire desk and you are connected with someone who simply books you in. Call ILH and and you’ll talk to someone who can explain the technical differences between a 6-inch and 8-inch chipper, clarify why tracked equipment proves advantageous on particular Rothes sites, and supply guidance on the most ideal blade varieties for the particular timber you’re processing.

That professional insight is invaluable when choosing kit for your task! And here’s the thing? It becomes vitally important when something goes wrong on site and you need to get in touch with someone who genuinely gets how your kit works. Having an expert to hand who really knows what you’re dealing with can really help, right?

We do not just offer hire options! We also sell these machines, look after them regularly, and provide all required parts too. This means our hire fleet is serviced by specialists whose real job is repairing chippers, not just general mechanics dealing with all sorts of equipment and machinery. Isn’t that brilliant for reliability?

Wood Chippers Rothes FAQ

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

Hire charges can vary based on the size of equipment and duration of hire. Commercial wood chippers for hire in Rothes generally are priced at between £120 and £180 per day, with more competitive rates provided for week-long or long-term hire periods. For a custom quotation based on your specific machine specifications and rental duration, please call 0141 775 9288.

Do you deliver chippers to Rothes?

Our Cumbernauld workshop operates as the central base from which we provide both rental and purchase equipment throughout Rothes and its nearby regions. Shipping fees are provided as a separate quotation to ensure absolute transparency regarding the final cost. Alternatively, should you prefer to transport the machinery independently, you may choose to collect in person from our premises and move the equipment yourself.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

The majority of six-inch towable chippers maintain a weight under 750kg, enabling them to be towed with a standard Category B driving licence. Conversely, the larger 8-inch models typically surpass the 750kg threshold, requiring a B+E (trailer) licence for legal operation. We recommend contacting our team at the point of booking, so that we shall verify the exact weight of your selected machine.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We supply the machine only, not operators, though we thoroughly demonstrate the controls during handover and provide ongoing telephone assistance during your rental period. Should you need an operator, we can occasionally recommend local tree surgeons or contractors in your area who offer operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Rothes

Ring us on 0141 775 9288 or complete our form below. Tell us if you’re considering hiring or purchasing, let us know what materials you’ll be processing, and we’ll reply with the best machine recommendation along with cost information.

Specialist chipper dealer and family-operated company established in 2007. We offer hire options, sales, servicing, and parts supply from our workshop.