Groundcare Vehicle Finance for UK Forestry, Arboriculture & Land Management Businesses

 

Forestry, arboriculture, and land management businesses operate in some of the most demanding outdoor environments in the UK. From dense woodland and commercial forestry sites to urban tree maintenance and rural estates, these teams require machinery that is powerful, reliable, and capable of handling heavy workloads in all weather conditions.

Gable Business Finance specialises in providing flexible asset finance solutions for the machinery used by forestry contractors, arborists, woodland managers, and environmental land services. With equipment costs rising and environmental management becoming increasingly regulated, financing has become the most effective way for businesses to stay equipped, stay safe, and stay competitive without exhausting capital reserves.

Essential Machinery Used Across the Forestry & Arboriculture Sector

The forestry and arboriculture industries rely on a wide range of specialist equipment. This machinery is often expensive, technically advanced, and exposed to harsh working conditions — making finance an ideal way to renew or expand fleets.

Wood Chippers

Professional tree surgeons and forestry operators rely on:

• Tracked wood chippers
• Tow-behind road-legal chippers
• High-capacity industrial chippers

Brands commonly financed include Först, Timberwolf, GreenMech, Jensen, Bandit, Vermeer, and Schliesing.

Tree Shredders & Biomass Equipment

With biomass production increasing across the UK, shredders and high-output processors are essential for:

• Biomass fuel production
• Land clearance projects
• Waste reduction and recycling

Brushcutters & Ground Maintenance Tools

Forestry and landscaping teams depend on robust handheld and backpack tools including:

• Heavy-duty brushcutters
• Strimmers and clearing saws
• Long-reach hedgecutters

Chainsaws & Climbing Equipment

Arborists require continuous replacement cycles for:

• Professional chainsaws (Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo)
• Climbing kits and PPE
• Battery-powered saws for noise-sensitive areas

Groundcare and Support Vehicles

Forestry teams often finance:

• 4×4 pickups
• ATVs and UTVs for woodland access
• Compact tractors with forestry guards
• Trailers and winches

Why Forestry & Arboriculture Businesses Choose Finance

Forestry and tree-care businesses experience fluctuating revenue, seasonal peaks, and constant wear-and-tear on equipment. Asset finance allows companies to grow sustainably while maintaining a modern, compliant machinery fleet.

Key Benefits of Finance

• Preserve cash flow: No large capital outlay required
• Rapid access to new equipment: Replace breakdowns or expand fleets immediately
• Tax-efficient solutions: Repayments may be offset against taxable profits
• Finance new or used equipment: No age restrictions
• Fund private purchases or dealer purchases: Maximum flexibility
• Bundle multiple assets: Finance several machines on one agreement

Finance Options Available Through Gable Business Finance

Hire Purchase (HP)

• Spread the cost over 1–7 years
• Own the equipment at the end
• Ideal for long-term forestry machinery

Finance Lease

• Low upfront cost
• Fixed rentals
• Upgrade easily at end of term

Operating Lease / Contract Hire

• Lower monthly payments
• Return, extend, or upgrade
• Perfect for short-life or high-wear assets

Asset Refinance

• Release equity from owned machines
• Generate working capital instantly

Forestry Business Loans

• Unsecured financing for expansion or staffing
• Fast decisions for urgent projects

Who Buys Delimbers & Heavy Forestry Equipment?

Delimbers and similar machines are key assets for large-scale timber processing and woodland management. Typical buyers include:

• Commercial logging companies handling bulk harvesting
• Independent forestry contractors operating regionally
• Forestry management companies working for private landowners
• Government forestry bodies such as Forestry England
• Sawmills and timber processors handling raw logs
• Arboriculture operators using smaller delimbing attachments

Popular Delimber Brands & Models We Finance

• Log Max – including the Log Max 6000V
• FAE heavy forestry processors
• Tigercat – such as the Tigercat D860
• John Deere processors and knuckleboom loaders (e.g., 437E + CSI 264)
• Hypro tractor-mounted processors (e.g., 755HB)
• Nisula forestry heads
• Waratah delimbing systems
• Ponsse and Eco Log harvesters

Case Studies: How Gable Supports Forestry & Arboriculture Businesses

Case Study 1: Logging Contractor Upgrades to Log Max 6000V

A commercial harvesting contractor needed a high-output delimber to keep pace with new woodland projects.
Gable arranged a Hire Purchase plan allowing the business to purchase a nearly-new Log Max 6000V with minimal upfront cost.

Case Study 2: Arboriculture Firm Finances a Fleet of Chippers

An expanding tree-surgery company required two additional tow-behind chippers.
Gable bundled both machines into a single Finance Lease, lowering monthly payments and preserving cash flow during peak season.

Case Study 3: Forestry England Contractor Uses Refinance for Cashflow

A contractor supplying Forestry England refinanced their owned tractor and mulcher to unlock capital for new staff and vehicles.
Gable delivered a fast asset refinance package, strengthening working capital during a busy period.

Case Study 4: Sawmill Invests in John Deere Delimber System

To improve throughput, a major UK sawmill purchased a John Deere 437E loader paired with a CSI delimber head.
Gable structured a long-term Hire Purchase agreement aligned with expected timber contract revenue.

Case Study 5: Woodland Restoration Firm Purchases Hypro Processor

A conservation-focused forestry team needed a versatile tractor-mounted processor for small-scale woodland work.
Gable sourced a soft-asset finance solution suitable for older equipment and non-dealer purchases.