Wood Chippers Selkirk
Interwoven into the core of Selkirk's landscape, ILH Groundcare stands as the top destination for wood chipper hire, purchase plus maintenance, boasting an illustrious history of serving Scotland's seasoned landscaping experts and groundcare specialists for generations. Their reputation endures through years of dedicated expertise.
Our team will match you with the appropriate chipper—from towable 6-inch models for home gardens to 8-inch tracked machines for commercial jobs—and offer comprehensive assistance throughout.
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Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?
The question we get most frequently relates to the most suitable chipper for specific needs, and our response is adjusted according to the material being chipped and your day-to-day processing volume.
6-inch wood chippers in Selkirk
Able to processing branches measuring maximum 150mm (6 inches) in diameter, a 6-inch chipper efficiently manages most household garden maintenance, hedge trimming operations, and minor arboricultural tasks. Forst’s selection of 6-inch towable units features well-proportioned equipment that can navigate through standard garden entranceways while being ideal for towing with commercial vehicles such as transit vans or pickups.
Is it not this fantastic? For those of you primarily tackling residential gardens, hedge trimming work and small tree removals, a 6-inch chipper will handle everything easily! You will save yourself the unnecessary weight and expense of larger machines while still finishing all your work done perfectly. Why pay more when you do not require it?
The 6-inch variants have a mass below 750kg, allowing for towing with a regular driving licence without needing a B+E towing endorsement. This is especially significant if your staff includes individuals who have not acquired this extra licence category.
8-inch wood chippers in Selkirk
Want a machine that cuts through branches as thick as 200mm (8 inches)? The 8-inch chipper powers through material faster thanks to its wider throat opening and more powerful engine. Need 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. Ideal for when you’ve got mountains of woody waste to process!
For tree care professionals often cutting back large branches to manage a six-inch throat capacity, an 8-inch chipper provides marked efficiency gains as entire sections can be handled without pre-cutting cutting. During periods of intense activity, the total time recovered through removing cross-cutting becomes quite noteworthy. One must be aware of, however, the increased weight (the majority of 8-inch machines demand a B+E licence for towing) and the higher rental or buying expense, though active teams typically find that the improved operational efficiency in the end justifies the extra investment.
Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers
Mobile chippers are installed on road-legal chassis units and can be transported behind your vehicle directly to the worksite. They make the ideal choice for the vast majority of tasks, as you simply travel to the location, disconnect the chipper, and start operations. Tracked chippers, in contrast, are self-propelled units designed specifically for locations where access constraints prevent situating a towed machine near the work area.
Navigating inclined slopes, working on yielding soil, moving through forests closed off to vehicles, and handling locations where timber requires long-distance manual transportation from the closest stable surface—these scenarios all highlight how tracked equipment protects your valuable time and energy, as the chipper moves straight to the timber instead of necessitating the reverse journey.
The Forst Wood Chipper Range
We provide the entire Forst collection, featuring trailer-mounted, crawler, PTO and small models with both petrol and diesel variants. Forst chippers are expertly designed and manufactured throughout the United Kingdom, featuring the unique ForstGrip feed rollers along with AutoIntelligence feed control system as included equipment on all the selection. All new machinery is provided with a comprehensive three-year warranty.
The line-up starts with 6-inch 6-inch versions for buyers with restricted finances or smaller jobs, continues through the primary towable range in both petrol and diesel options, and extends to 8-inch tracked units for commercial contractors. Tractor-mounted PTO versions are also available for those preferring an attachment instead of a separate machine. When purchasing your initial chipper, we will discuss your typical workflow, the timber dimensions you are processing, and your intended use frequency. Since we offer all models from the Forst lineup, we have no reason to encourage you towards a more expensive or bigger machine than what you really require.
We stock pre-owned chippers occasionally, including models from Forst and several other manufacturers. Each second-hand machine is given a thorough inspection in our workshop before sale, and we offer a transparent evaluation of its condition, usage hours, and remaining service life. For those new to the industry or those budget-conscious, a reliable pre-owned chipper that has been inspected and verified by our technical specialists can present an budget-friendly entry point without requiring the financial commitment of purchasing new equipment.
The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range
Together with Forst, we operate as an official Arbmax dealer. Operating from Northern Ireland, Arbmax produces four chipper models specially crafted for professionals demanding greater capacity than typical arborist equipment, while maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This permits operators to eliminate the restrictions of having to hold an HGV licence for transportation.
Realising your eight-inch arb chipper just isn’t meeting your needs anymore because your materials have become bulkier? Arbmax is typically your sensible best upgrade, with machines ranging from twelve to eighteen inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations and councils dealing with storm clearance will find the increased capacity translates into crucial time saved on the job. The investment quickly proves worthwhile through greater on-site efficiency!
Phone 0141 775 9288 to find out whether the disc option or a drum would be better aligned with your preferences, or to organise a showcase of our offerings.
Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Selkirk?
Feeling a bit undecided about purchasing a wood chipper? The option between borrowing or buying really depends on how regularly you’ll require it and if your yard work make minimal investing worthwhile. You might discover loaning makes more sense for occasional jobs, while buying could be ideal for regular use. Think about your ongoing requirements before deciding!
Our rental fleet features 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers offered as both towable and tracked models. Each machine is given a full check in our facility between rentals, ensuring keen blades, correctly set feed roller settings, and engines that fire up instantly. We supply daily, weekly, and extended rental periods with preferential rates for long-term hires.
Keen on arranging to get your equipment brought or retrieved throughout Selkirk? You can certainly do that! Or, visit our Cumbernauld location to collect it yourself. Are you a tree surgeon switching between equipment? Maybe you’re a landscaper working on a big clearance project? Perhaps you’re part of a council grounds team requiring additional resources? When you hire from professionals like us, you’ll obtain the right chipper suited for your specific needs, not just whatever random machine ends up available at a typical hire centre. How brilliant is that?
For individuals carrying out chipping tasks day in, day out, acquiring machinery represents the practical option. Specifically for users located in Selkirk, this means your dealer is your dealer merely fifteen minutes from your base instead of positioned at the far end of the nation. Warranty cover, upkeep, replacement spares and specialist guidance are all locally accessible locally. Should your chipper require maintenance or repairs, you simply take it to our Cumbernauld workshop and pick up it once the requested work has been completed.
Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Selkirk
Within our local workshop, we deliver comprehensive care for chippers from all leading manufacturers, covering everything from regular maintenance and blade edge restoration to advanced hydraulic systems repair, electrical fault finding, and thorough machine reconstruction. Our experienced technicians work expertly on Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen, and TP chippers, guaranteeing that regardless of your particular brand choice, your equipment is given the necessary attention and professional upkeep it needs.
Cutting edges and anvils degrade at the fastest rate. Operating a chipper with dull blades lowers performance and places extra strain on the engine, hydraulic feed system and flywheel, as a result reducing the lifespan of all other machine components. Our workshop carries 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.
With all our Selkirk customers, the workshop is just a short drive up the M80! Simply drop your machine off with us in the morning and we’ll contact you as soon as it’s finished. It’s that simple!
Why Selkirk Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers
Selkirk supplies a variety of alternatives for chipper rentals. National rental chains, regional plant hire companies, and several online booking services all function within the region. What truly separates providers apart, however, is the degree of support available when you encounter difficulties.
When calling a general national hire desk, you will talk to representatives who only manage reservations. Contact ILH, however, and you will engage with specialists capable of elucidating the practical variations between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, describing why tracked equipment is beneficial on particular Selkirk sites, and giving knowledgeable recommendations regarding suitable blade options for the specific timber materials you are processing.
This specialist understanding is crucial when selecting the suitable equipment for your project, and becomes even more significant when problems arise on site and you need phone assistance from someone with real understanding of the machine’s operation.
Selkirk’s service extends further than simple hire. We sell, maintain and supply parts for these matching machines. This means our hire fleet receives maintenance from specialist specialists who service chippers professionally, rather than general mechanics looking after different tools and plant equipment.
Wood Chippers Selkirk FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a wood chipper in Selkirk?
Hire costs varies based on the size of the machine and duration of hire. Commercial wood chippers that can be hired in Selkirk generally are available from between £120 and £180 daily, with more competitive rates available for week-long or extended hire periods. For a bespoke quote reflecting your specific equipment specifications and hire duration, please telephone 0141 775 9288.
Do you deliver chippers to Selkirk?
We provide both hire and purchase options for our machines, dispatching them throughout Selkirk and neighbouring localities from our workshop in Cumbernauld. The delivery fee is provided separately, so you have complete pricing transparency before committing. Alternatively, if you would rather to transport the equipment yourself, you are free to collect yourself from our workshop and tow it yourself.
Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?
Typically, 6-inch towable chippers weigh less than 750kg, enabling towing with a standard Category B driving licence. Larger 8-inch models usually exceed 750kg, necessitating a B+E trailer licence. Contact us during booking to verify the exact weight of your particular machine.
Can I hire a chipper with an operator?
We provide the machine only, not personnel, however we carefully demonstrate all controls during handover and offer continuous telephone support throughout your rental period. If you require an operator, we can sometimes recommend local tree surgeons or contractors who provide operated hire services.
Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Selkirk
get in touch with us via 0141 775 9288 or complete our enquiry form. Inform us if you are looking for a chipper for acquire or to rent, along with specification of your chipping materials, and we shall get back to you with the recommended machinery recommendation and quotation.
Positioned in the centre of our area, our firm has proudly operated as leading chipper dealers from 2007, offering a wide-ranging service that includes hire options, sales, professional maintenance, and genuine parts supplied straight from our dedicated workshop.