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Tree surgery is one of the most equipment-intensive services within the landscaping sector. Whether a contractor is providing hedge reductions, full dismantles, crown thinning, dead-wooding, or emergency storm clearance, reliable machinery and certified arborist equipment are essential. For many UK landscaping contractors, purchasing this equipment outright is costly — which is why Gable Business Finance provides specialist financing solutions designed specifically for arboriculture, grounds maintenance, and landscaping businesses.
This article provides a complete guide to the essential equipment landscapers require for tree surgery, the finance options available, and how Gable helps contractors acquire the tools they need while preserving cash flow and working capital.
Professional tree work requires a selection of chainsaws suited to each stage of the job:
Chippers allow contractors to process branches and brash into manageable chip, saving time and removing the cost of waste disposal. Finance is common due to high purchase prices.
Used to remove the remaining stump after felling. Compact pedestrian grinders are ideal for small gardens, while larger tracked grinders are used for commercial sites.
Used to reach high branches without climbing, ideal for crown lifting and deadwood clearance.
Rigging is essential for controlled dismantling in confined spaces:
Used for initial rope placement in the canopy.
Tree surgery is one of the most dangerous trades in the UK. Essential PPE includes:
Capstan winches or vehicle-mounted winches are used for pulling, tensioning, and lowering heavy sections in confined or dangerous positions.
For large removals, dangerous trees, or sites where climbing is unsuitable, contractors frequently invest in:
Many contractors now use SRT (Single Rope Technique) for efficiency and safety.
Tree surgery equipment is expensive — from £300 for a climbing kit to £70,000+ for a large chipper or MEWP. Gable Business Finance specialises in helping landscaping contractors access the equipment they need with flexible, tax-efficient finance options.
Gable’s expertise ensures contractors can finance everything from small climbing kits to full vehicle fleets, without straining cash flow.
A new contractor needed a full kit: climbing gear, two chainsaws, PPE, and a second-hand chipper. Gable arranged a low-deposit Hire Purchase agreement, allowing the business to begin trading immediately while protecting vital working capital.
A growing firm secured finance for a pedestrian stump grinder to offer stump removal services. Gable structured payments over 36 months with no upfront VAT, increasing profitability from day one.
A contractor specialising in dangerous removals financed a 20m tracked spider lift. Flexible finance reduced initial costs, enabling them to win larger commercial contracts.
A long-standing arboricultural business replaced an old 6” chipper with a modern 8” model. Gable refinanced the existing chipper to reduce the deposit, improving overall cash flow.
Contractors working for schools and hospitals financed STIHL battery kits and charging infrastructure. Gable provided a bundle finance package covering all tools under one agreement.
An established contractor financed a portable capstan winch to help dismantle storm-damaged trees safely. Low monthly payments ensured affordability during the off-season.
The company financed a compact loader to assist with heavy lifting, stump removal, and site preparation. Gable structured seasonal repayments aligned with peak work periods.
A team performing large sectional dismantles needed heavy-duty rigging gear. Gable financed the entire set — pulleys, slings, bollards — spreading costs over 24 months.
A landscaping firm financing a second tipper van enabled them to run two teams simultaneously. Gable arranged funding with minimal deposit and fast approval.
A contractor experiencing seasonal slowdowns refinanced their owned chipper to release cash for wages and fuel. Gable provided a structured refinance package within 48 hours.
Yes. Gable Business Finance can fund both new and used equipment, including private sales.
Yes — equipment bundles can be financed under a single agreement.
Yes. Gable provides flexible repayment structures tailored to landscaping income cycles.
Absolutely. Gable regularly finances new businesses with the right planning and documentation.
Private sales are fully eligible for finance, subject to verification.
If your landscaping or tree surgery business needs new machinery, upgraded tools, or help managing cash flow, Gable Business Finance provides fast, flexible asset finance tailored to your needs.