Wood Chippers Strathmartine

Which Wood Chipper Size Do You Need?

This specific enquiry stands as our most often received, and the answer varies according to the material being chipped and your amount processed each day.

6-inch wood chippers in Strathmartine

A six-inch chipper deals with branches with diameters reaching 150mm (6 inches), suitable for the bulk of household garden care, hedge removal tasks, and light arboricultural tasks. The towable 6-inch versions from Forst are compact machines which can pass through regular garden entrances while being compatible with towing with a van or pick-up vehicle.

If the core operations encompass domestic garden maintenance, hedge management, and light tree removals, a 6-inch chipper will efficiently handle these needs without adding the additional weight burden and financial expenditure that comes with larger equipment.

Six inch models have a weight under 750kg, allowing towing with a normal driving licence without the need for B+E towing qualifications. This is of note if your team comprises operators who are without this additional licence category.

8-inch wood chippers in Strathmartine

Interested in a machine that chews through branches as thick as 200mm (8 inches)? The 8-inch chipper handles material faster thanks to its enlarged feed area and upgraded engine. Looking for serious kit? Forst’s 8-inch range offers both towable and tracked versions, specifically designed for professional arborists, major clearance jobs, and those long graft days when you’re keeping the machine running from sunrise to sunset. Ideal for when you’ve got mountains of woody waste to process!

When routinely dealing with significant branches to suit a 6-inch throat capacity, switching to an 8-inch machine eliminates the need for pre-cutting, permitting whole branches to be fed directly. During hectic periods, the cumulative time saved from not having to cross-cut becomes considerable. While there are drawbacks such as increased weight (most 8-inch models require a B+E licence for towing) and greater hire or purchase expenses, busy teams often realise that the enhanced productivity ultimately makes up for the additional investment.

Towable vs Tracked Wood Chippers

Mobile chippers are installed on road-legal chassis units and can be transported behind your vehicle easily to the worksite. They provide the best option for the bulk of tasks, as you simply travel to the location, disconnect the chipper, and begin operations. Tracked chippers, conversely, are self-propelled units engineered specifically for locations where access constraints prevent placing a towed machine near the work area.

Complex inclines, uneven terrain, wooded areas missing vehicle access, and situations where logs needs significant manual moving from points of entry all form scenarios in which tracked equipment substantially reduces labour and time expenditure, as the chipper can be placed immediately at the timber source rather than making necessary transport of materials to the machine.

The Forst Wood Chipper Range

We provide all models in the Forst lineup, including towable, tracked, PTO and compact versions available with gasoline or diesel engines. Forst chippers are proudly designed and built right here in the UK, boasting their innovative 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!

The range opens with smaller 6-inch versions for customers with modest finances or minor jobs, advances through the primary towable choices in both petrol and diesel types, and extends to 8-inch tracked units for trade contractors. Tractor-mounted PTO versions are also offered for those who prefer an attachment instead of a separate machine. When purchasing your initial chipper, we will go over your normal workflow, the timber dimensions you are processing, and your frequency of usage. Since we offer all models from the Forst lineup, we have no reason to push you towards a costlier or bigger machine than what you truly require.

At Strathmartine, we stock second-hand chippers whenever possible, including Forst and other brands. Each used machine is subject to workshop inspection before delivery, with a honest report on condition, usage hours and remaining operational lifespan. For new operators or those with restricted funds, a quality used chipper that our technicians have serviced and verified offers an cost-effective pathway to get started without new machine expenses.

The ARB Max Wood Chipper Range

Partnered with Forst, we confidently function as an authorised Arbmax dealer. This Northern Ireland brand crafts four unique chippers, especially engineered for professionals seeking greater capacity than conventional arborist gear whilst maintaining a towing weight below 3.5 tonnes. This intelligent design guarantees operators remain unfettered by HGV licence requirements, delivering both power and practical flexibility in one thoughtfully conceived package.

Noticing your six-inch arb chipper just isn’t cutting it anymore because your materials have grown bigger? Arbmax is usually your next ideal upgrade, with choices available from 12 to 18 inches. Forestry contractors, biomass operations and councils tackling storm clearance will find the increased capacity equates to crucial time saved while working. The investment soon proves worthwhile through improved on-site efficiency!

Phone us on 0141 775 9288 for a helpful chat about whether disc would be more suitable for your project! Fancy seeing them in action? We can organise a demo for you as well!

Hire or Buy a Wood Chipper in Strathmartine?

Feeling a bit hesitant about purchasing a wood chipper? The choice between renting or buying really comes down to how often you’ll require it and if your outdoor projects make buying justified. You might find loaning is better for one-off jobs, while buying could be brilliant for frequent use. Assess your ongoing plans before making a decision!

Our hire range of equipment encompasses 6-inch and 8-inch Forst chippers available in both towable and tracked variants. Each machine undergoes maintenance in our workshop between rentals, guaranteeing sharp blades, finely tuned feed roller settings, and engines that start right away. We offer daily, weekly, and extended rental periods with improved rates for longer-term hires.

Professional delivery and collection service are provided throughout Strathmartine, with Cumbernauld pick-up also available. Tree specialists switching equipment, groundskeepers managing clearance projects, or council grounds maintenance in need of additional resources will benefit from specialist hire. This means you receive the appropriate chipper for your specific task, rather than settling for any generic equipment which is provided at standard hire facilities.

If your work involves frequent chipping tasks, buying the machine outright turns out to be more logical. For professionals working in Strathmartine, this results in with your dealer merely 15 minutes from your location instead of somewhere distant across the nation. All warranty support, maintenance services, replacement parts, and professional guidance stay conveniently local. In case your chipper require any attention or repairs, you just take it to our Cumbernauld workshop and collect it once the work has been completed.

Wood Chipper Servicing and Parts in Strathmartine

Our Cumbernauld workshop handles all regular maintenance, blade sharpening, hydraulic repairs, electrical diagnostics and full overhauls for chippers from all top manufacturers. We provide servicing and repairs for Forst, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen and TP chippers, ensuring proper maintenance regardless of your machine’s brand.

Cutting blades and anvils are subject to the most severe deterioration. Operating a chipper with blunt blades extends beyond merely reducing efficiency; it imposes additional strain onto 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, encompassing blades, anvils, feed roller elements, belts, filters, and regularly worn components. The majority of these parts can be collected on the same day or dispatched throughout the UK by the following day.

For Strathmartine customers, the workshop is readily reachable via a brief journey up the M80. Just leave your machine with us in the morning, and we will ring you once the repair work is carried out.

Why Strathmartine Customers Choose ILH Groundcare for Wood Chippers

Strathmartine supplies multiple options for chipper rentals. You’ll find national hire chains, general plant companies and a wide array of online booking platforms across the region. What really sets them apart? It’s all about the support you are given when there’s a problem or you need support!

Reach out to a central booking office and you’ll get through to someone who merely handles reservations. Call ILH and you’ll speak to an knowledgeable person who can describe the important distinctions between 6-inch and 8-inch chippers, clarify why tracked machinery is preferable for particular Strathmartine locations, and advise on suitable blade types for your wood processing requirements.

That specialized expertise is essential when picking suitable equipment for a assignment, and becomes even more critical when technical issues arise on location, requiring telephone assistance from someone with true comprehension of the equipment in question.

We provide a comprehensive solution beyond simply hiring equipment. Our solutions encompass selling machines, maintaining them through expert servicing, and supplying replacement parts – all for the same equipment models we rent. This holistic approach means our hire fleet get maintenance from specialist technicians who service and service chippers as their primary occupation, as opposed to from non-specialist mechanics in charge of servicing diverse tools and equipment fleets.

Wood Chippers Strathmartine FAQ

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

The price of hiring machinery varies according to both the size of the equipment and the length of the rental agreement. Commercial wood chippers available for hire in Strathmartine typically cost between £120 and £180 each day, with more favourable pricing structures offered for longer-term rental agreements. For a personalised quotation matched to your specific machinery needs and required rental timeframe, please telephone 0141 775 9288.

Do you deliver chippers to Strathmartine?

We supply machines for leasing and buying throughout Strathmartine and nearby regions, working from our Cumbernauld workshop. Delivery fees are calculated separately to ensure full price transparency. Alternatively, you’re more than welcome to come to our workshop and tow the machine yourself if that best suits your needs.

Do I need a licence to tow a wood chipper?

Typically, most 6-inch towable chippers are under 750kg, so you can tow them with a standard Category B driving licence. However, the more substantial 8-inch models tend to weigh over 750kg, necessitating a B+E (trailer) licence. During your booking process, we will double-check the precise weight of the selected machine for your confirmation.

Can I hire a chipper with an operator?

We supply the machine by itself, not personnel, however we thoroughly show all controls during the handover process and offer uninterrupted telephone support throughout your rental period. In the event you require an operator, we can sometimes suggest local tree surgeons or contractors who supply operated hire services.

Get a Wood Chipper Quote in Strathmartine

Contact us on 0141 775 9288 or complete the form provided. Inform us if you are looking for a buying or leasing option, what materials you want to chip, and we will reply with a recommended machine option and quotation.

Specialist chipper dealer. Family-run since 2007. We provide hire, sales, servicing and spare parts directly from our workshop.