What size chipper/shredder?

[Duncan R]

Hi Guys,

 

I will be takling 4 large Leylandi in my garden sometime soon, they stand about 25-30ft to give you an idea........what would be the least amount of power required on a chipper to cope with these please?

[5 shires]

Hi Guys,

 

I will be takling 4 large Leylandi in my garden sometime soon, they stand about 25-30ft to give you an idea........what would be the least amount of power required on a chipper to cope with these please?

 

What diameter sections of timber you looking at chipping? Or are you going to cut and keep anything over 4" and chip everything else?

[Duncan R]

What diameter sections of timber you looking at chipping? Or are you going to cut and keep anything over 4" and chip everything else?

 

Yes, should of mentioned that.....anything under 2 1/2" - 3" sections to be chipped, all else will be cut and kept for fire wood.

[5 shires]

Yes, should of mentioned that.....anything under 2 1/2" - 3" sections to be chipped, all else will be cut and kept for fire wood.

 

A small 4" to 5" roller or gravity fed chipper should do you ok, are you looking at hireing one?

[Duncan R]

A small 4" to 5" roller or gravity fed chipper should do you ok, are you looking at hireing one?

 

Yes, just for a day hopefully...

[5 shires]

Yes, just for a day hopefully...

 

You may be better off seeing if anyone around by you hires a chipper and truck and can get rid of chip all at same time. Cost wise it cost less. Small chipper hire for 3" for the day around £80 plus delivery and pick up plus fuel adds up to around £130. Someone to chip it for you and take away depending on we're you are and how busy they are around £180 to £250.

[padman]

Where do you live Duncan?

[Duncan R]

Where do you live Duncan?

 

South side of Bristol

[Duncan R]

You may be better off seeing if anyone around by you hires a chipper and truck and can get rid of chip all at same time. Cost wise it cost less. Small chipper hire for 3" for the day around £80 plus delivery and pick up plus fuel adds up to around £130. Someone to chip it for you and take away depending on we're you are and how busy they are around £180 to £250.

 

OK 5....will look into costs to hire and location to collect/cost of delivery and weigh it up, appreciated. (probably have use for chippings).

[5 shires]

OK 5....will look into costs to hire and location to collect/cost of delivery and weigh it up, appreciated. (probably have use for chippings).

 

No worries hope you get sorted. Bounce back and let us know how you get on.