Forestry Equipment Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Need forestry equipment hire in Reading? Coppard’s current forestry catalogue includes 8-inch tracked and towable chippers, compact and larger stump grinders, a battery chainsaw, flail mowers and specialist forestry attachments. Call 0118 979 2828 with the material or stump size, access width, terrain and required result.
Coppard’s forestry catalogue includes 8-inch tracked and towable chippers and a stump-grinder range from 650 mm to 1,257 mm wide, so equipment can be matched precisely to the material or stump size and site access.
Start with Material Size, Stump Size and Access
The right forestry equipment depends on what needs cutting, processing or removing. For chipping, branch diameter, volume, access and whether a tracked or towable machine is more practical matter. For stump grinding, stump diameter, access width, surrounding obstacles and the required finished level affect machine choice.
The current stump-grinder range includes machines listed at approximately 650 mm, 750 mm, 890 mm and 1,257 mm wide. Measure the narrowest part of the complete access route, not just the gate.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the material or stump dimensions and site access.
Verified Chippers, Stump Grinders and Specialist Forestry Equipment
Coppard’s current Forestry Equipment category includes:
- – 8-inch tracked Först chipper: diesel, 1,375 kg, 1,376 mm wide.
- – 8-inch towable Först chipper: diesel, 1,260 kg, 1,560 mm wide.
- – Pedestrian stump grinder: 650 mm wide, 11 hp petrol.
- – Bandit ZT1844 / SG40 stump grinder: 750 mm wide, 38 hp petrol.
- – Brush Bandit 2550T stump grinder: 890 mm wide, 49 hp diesel.
- – A separate stump-grinder category also lists a Vermeer SC372 + Sharps at 1,257 mm wide.
- – Battery STIHL chainsaw with 14-inch bar.
- – Camon pedestrian flail mower, Avant flail mower, grapple saw / grab saw and Avant S30 hedge cutter.
Full specifications for the complete forestry equipment range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Forestry Equipment for Reading Clearance and Land Management
Forestry equipment can support site clearance, woodland and estate maintenance, stump removal, chipping and vegetation-management work where the selected machine suits the material and access.
Coppard can also supply excavators and tracked carriers through its Reading operation where a larger clearance project needs earthmoving or material movement.
Where work involves protected trees or trees in a conservation area, the customer should check whether consent or prior notification is required before work begins.
Confirm Access, Transport and Operator Competence
Before booking, confirm the material or stump size, narrowest access, terrain and transport arrangement. The current forestry category ranges from a 650 mm pedestrian stump grinder to chippers more than 1.3 m wide, so transport and access differ materially between machines.
Stump grinders are powerful cutting machines and should only be used by someone competent to operate the selected equipment safely, following the machine-specific controls, exclusion distances and PPE requirements.
Call 0118 979 2828 to confirm the machine and collection or delivery arrangement.
Why Hire Forestry Equipment from Coppard?
Coppard’s current forestry catalogue provides genuine choice across chipping, stump grinding and specialist vegetation-management equipment. The Reading operation can also supply excavators and tracked carriers for projects where clearance and earthmoving need to be coordinated.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the material, stump size, access and hire dates to check suitable current equipment.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Forestry Equipment Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Forestry Equipment Hire in Reading
What forestry equipment does Coppard currently list?
Coppard’s current forestry category includes 8-inch tracked and towable Först chippers, several stump grinders, a battery STIHL chainsaw, pedestrian and Avant flail mowers, a grapple saw / grab saw and other specialist attachments. The live category does not currently show a log splitter, so confirm any additional equipment with the Reading team.
What width stump grinder can I hire?
Coppard’s current stump-grinder listings include machines at approximately 650 mm, 750 mm, 890 mm and 1,257 mm wide. Measure the narrowest point on the complete access route and allow adequate working space before choosing a machine.
Can I use a stump grinder myself?
Only if the hirer and operator are competent to use the selected machine safely. Do not treat a stump grinder as a simple garden tool: the cutting wheel and ejected debris create significant hazards. Follow the machine-specific instructions, exclusion-zone requirements and PPE guidance for the exact equipment.
Do I need permission before carrying out work to a tree or stump?
It depends on the tree and site. GOV.UK guidance explains that Tree Preservation Orders can prohibit cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or destruction without consent, and separate notification rules apply to certain trees in conservation areas. Check the tree’s status and any required consent before protected work begins.
Need Forestry Equipment Hire in Reading?
Call 0118 979 2828 with the branch or stump dimensions, material volume, narrowest access and ground conditions. Coppard supplies chippers, stump grinders and specialist forestry equipment through its Reading operation, subject to current stock and transport availability.
