What Makes Tracked Wood Chipper Hire Worth Considering?

Clearing trees and overgrown vegetation can leave you with piles of branches, twigs and timber. Getting rid of this material can take considerable time, particularly across large sites or areas with difficult access. Tracked wood chipper hire offers a practical way to process woody material on site, reducing its bulk and making it easier to handle.

What Does a Wood Chipper Actually Do?

A wood chipper takes branches and suitable timber and cuts them into much smaller wood chips. Rather than transporting large piles of bulky material away from the site, contractors can process it closer to where the clearance takes place.

These wood chips can have several uses, depending on the material and project requirements. They may be used for landscaping mulch, suitable path surfacing or biomass fuel production. Processing branches can also help simplify storage and transportation.

For forestry contractors, landscapers and site clearance teams, this means less loose material to manage after felling, pruning or removing unwanted vegetation. It can also help make better use of the resulting timber, rather than treating everything as material for disposal.

Why Choose a Tracked Machine?

Getting machinery to the right place is not always straightforward. Woodland, uneven ground and restricted access routes can make positioning equipment a challenge.

A tracked wood chipper uses tracks rather than conventional wheels to travel across suitable terrain. These provide traction and help the machine maintain stability on uneven surfaces. This can make it easier to reach working areas that would be awkward for some wheeled alternatives.

Positioning the chipper closer to the branches can also reduce the distance material needs to be carried. This is particularly useful when clearing vegetation across larger sites, where repeated trips can quickly add to the workload. However, ground conditions still matter. Check the access width, gradients and surface conditions before arranging delivery.

Meet the Jensen A550XL

At H. E. Services, our Jensen A550XL 8-inch diesel fixed track wood chipper is designed for demanding wood processing tasks.

The machine has a stated capacity of approximately 18m³ per hour, although actual output depends on the material being processed and operating conditions. Its two-blade system and 120kg flywheel support the chipping process, while adjustable chip lengths of 5mm to 20mm allow different output requirements to be accommodated.

With a width of 1,370mm and an operating weight of 1,630kg, its dimensions are important when planning access. The fixed-track design makes it a useful option for suitable woodland, landscaping and commercial clearance projects.

Get More From Your Clearance Project

Wood chipping is often one part of a wider site preparation job. Depending on the project, digger hire may also be useful for removing roots, preparing ground or carrying out associated earthworks.

At H. E. Services, we supply a wide range of plant machinery, including mini, midi and large diggers, tracked loaders, dumpers, telehandlers and specialist excavators. Choosing suitable equipment for each stage can help contractors organise work more effectively.

If you are processing waste wood, it is also worth checking the relevant environmental requirements. The GOV.UK guidance on treating waste wood and plant matter explains when specific waste exemptions may apply.

Find Tracked Wood Chipper Hire at H. E. Services

Whether you are clearing woodland, managing overgrown land or preparing a commercial site, tracked wood chipper hire can make handling branches considerably easier. Our Jensen A550XL combines on-site wood processing with tracked mobility for suitable challenging environments.

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All information correct as of: 30/10/2026