Forestry Equipment Hire in Godstone, Surrey
Need forestry equipment hire in Godstone? Coppard supplies wood chippers, stump grinders, flail mowers and specialist clearance equipment from our Godstone depot for woodland, estates and land-management projects across Surrey. Call 01883 743 322 and tell us what needs clearing and we’ll help identify the right machine.
Coppard’s forestry range includes tracked and towable wood chippers, pedestrian and tracked stump grinders, flail mowers, cutting equipment and specialist attachments. The right machine depends on factors such as branch or stump size, terrain, ground conditions and how the resulting material will be handled.
Forestry Equipment Available to Hire
Our Godstone forestry range covers chipping, stump removal, vegetation clearance and other land-management work.
For processing branches and brash, Coppard currently lists both an 8-inch FORST tracked chipper and an 8-inch FORST towable chipper. The tracked model provides its own site mobility, while the towable machine provides another option where vehicle access and positioning are straightforward.
Stump-grinding options range from a compact pedestrian machine, currently listed at approximately 650mm wide, through to Bandit tracked stump grinders for larger or more demanding work.
The forestry catalogue also includes a Camon pedestrian flail mower, Avant flail mower and hedge-cutter attachments, a grapple saw/grab saw, battery chainsaw and augers.
If you specifically require a forestry mulcher or log splitter, please confirm current availability with the Godstone team before booking rather than assuming it is part of the current hire fleet.
Call 01883 743 322 with the material being cleared, approximate dimensions, site access and ground conditions and we’ll help identify suitable equipment.
Browse the complete Forestry Equipment Hire catalogue for current models, specifications and pricing.
Matching the Equipment to the Clearance Task
Start with what needs to be removed and what you want to do with the material afterwards.
A wood chipper is designed to reduce suitable branches and brash into chip, while a stump grinder tackles the remaining stump and root crown after a tree has been felled. Flail mowers provide another option for rough grass, scrub and vegetation management where material does not need to be processed as timber.
Machine access can be just as important as cutting capacity. Measure narrow gateways and passages and consider gradients, soft ground and the route from the unloading point to the work area. Coppard’s stump grinders and chippers vary considerably in width, weight and transport requirements.
For a project involving several stages, tell our Godstone team about the complete clearance rather than selecting each machine separately.
Call 01883 743 322 with the vegetation or stump size, approximate area and access available and we’ll help identify a practical equipment combination.
Forestry Equipment Hire in Godstone and Surrey
Our Godstone depot supports woodland, estate, landscaping and land-management projects across Surrey with specialist equipment for chipping, stump removal and vegetation clearance.
Access to forestry and rural sites can vary considerably. Narrow lanes, gateways, slopes, soft ground and restricted unloading areas can all influence whether tracked, towable or pedestrian equipment is the most practical choice.
From Godstone we regularly support projects in surrounding areas including Redhill, Reigate, Oxted, Caterham, Horley and Lingfield, as well as the wider Surrey area.
Larger forestry machines will generally require delivery, while some compact equipment may be available for customer collection where suitable transport arrangements are in place.
Call 01883 743 322 with the site postcode, access details and equipment required and our Godstone team can confirm the available collection or delivery arrangements.
What to Expect When You Hire Forestry Equipment from Coppard
Before equipment is allocated, tell our Godstone team what is being cleared, the approximate size of the material, the working area and the access available.
For stump grinding, the stump diameter, surrounding space and access width are particularly useful. For chipping work, describe the type and approximate size of the branches or brash and whether the machine will need to move around the site.
Transport requirements differ considerably across the range. The pedestrian stump grinder is much more compact than Coppard’s larger tracked grinders or 8-inch chippers, so collection or delivery should be agreed for the specific machine rather than applying one arrangement to the entire category.
If several machines are required for the same clearance project, tell us at the outset so the equipment and transport can be considered together.
Call 01883 743 322 and our Godstone team will confirm current availability and arrangements.
Why Hire Forestry Equipment from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied plant and specialist equipment since 1972. Our Godstone depot provides forestry and clearance machinery alongside excavators, dumpers, tracked carriers and other plant that may be required for larger land-management projects.
This allows a project involving vegetation clearance, stump removal, earthmoving and reinstatement to be supported through the same depot rather than arranging each machine independently.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team what needs clearing, the site conditions and access available and we’ll help identify suitable equipment.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Godstone depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the complete Forestry Equipment Hire catalogue for current equipment, specifications and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions – Forestry Equipment Hire in Godstone
Do I need permission to clear trees in Surrey?
Possibly. The requirements depend on the trees, location and scale of the work.
Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order normally require local-authority consent before work is carried out. Trees within a conservation area are also subject to specific notification requirements, subject to the relevant exemptions.
For larger felling work, a Forestry Commission felling licence may also be required depending on the circumstances.
Before arranging machinery, check whether the trees are protected and whether any consent, notification or licence applies to the proposed work. Your local planning authority can confirm Tree Preservation Order and conservation-area requirements.
What should I consider before hiring forestry equipment?
The right forestry equipment depends on what is being cleared, the size and density of the material, terrain, gradients, ground conditions and the access available. For stump grinding, consider the stump diameter and the space around it. For chipping, consider the size and volume of the branches or brash and how the chip will be handled afterwards. Soft, sensitive or steep ground can also affect which machine can reach and work effectively on the site. The Forestry Commission explains the importance of ground protection, access and responsible operational planning in its guidance on sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting. Tell Coppard’s Godstone team what needs clearing, the approximate area and any access or ground restrictions and we can help identify suitable equipment.
Can a stump grinder handle large stumps?
Yes. Coppard stocks several stump grinders, including larger tracked Bandit machines for more substantial work.
The time and machine required depend on more than stump diameter alone. Tree species, stump condition, root structure, surrounding ground, access and how far below the surrounding surface the stump needs to be reduced can all affect the job.
Coppard’s current stump-grinder range includes a compact pedestrian machine as well as larger Bandit ZT1844 / SG40 and Brush Bandit 2550T models.
Call 01883 743 322 with the approximate stump diameter, access width and surrounding conditions and our Godstone team will help identify a suitable grinder.
What can I do with the wood chip?
Wood chip can be retained for suitable uses around the site or removed as part of the clearance arrangements.
Depending on the material and site, chip may be useful for paths, mulched areas or other landscaping applications. Avoid assuming that all freshly chipped material is suitable for every garden use, as tree species, foliage content and the plants or soil involved can affect how it should be used.
If large quantities of chip will be produced, decide before the work starts whether it will remain on site and where it can be stored or spread.
Tell our Godstone team about the volume of material being processed when discussing the chipper requirement.
Can I hire a chipper and stump grinder together?
Yes. Chippers and stump grinders can be hired together from our Godstone depot, subject to current availability.
This can be useful where trees or larger vegetation have already been cut and the project involves both processing branches and brash and removing the remaining stumps.
The machines do not necessarily need to be used in one fixed sequence across every site, so the equipment should be arranged around the actual clearance programme.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team about the material, stump sizes, access and project timetable and we can help arrange the appropriate equipment and transport.
Need Forestry Equipment Hire in Godstone?
Call 01883 743 322 and speak directly to our Godstone team. Wood chippers, stump grinders, flail mowers and specialist clearance equipment are available for woodland, estate and land-management projects across Godstone and Surrey, with collection or delivery subject to current availability.
