What Size Woodchipper is Right for Your Business?

Choosing the right woodchipper is one of the most important equipment decisions for arborists, landscapers, councils, and contractors. The right size machine improves efficiency, reduces downtime, and helps you deliver better results for your clients.

At Monitor, we supply a wide range of woodchippers from trusted brands like Morbark and Först, designed to suit everything from small-scale tree care to heavy-duty forestry and land clearing.

This guide provides an overview of woodchipper sizes and where they might fit best. Every job is different, so we always recommend speaking with our team before making your final decision.

Key Factors When Choosing a Woodchipper

• Feed Capacity – The maximum branch diameter the machine can handle.
• Engine Power – Determines speed, output, and efficiency.
• Mobility – Wheeled or tracked models for different terrains.
• Durability – Heavy-duty construction reduces downtime and maintenance.
• Business Use Case – Arbor, landscaping, utility, or forestry applications.

Small to Medium Workloads – Compact & Versatile

Först ST8D Diesel Woodchipper

• Feed Roller Aperture: 8” x 10” (200 x 255mm)
• Brakes: Fully Braked Chassis & Handbrake
• Capacity: 35 Litres
• Power: 45hp Kubota Diesel
• Weight: 1,250 kg
• Best For: Arborists, landscapers, councils
• Why Choose It: Compact, easy to tow, excellent chip quality, and Först’s AutoIntelligence system for smoother operation.

Perfect for arborists and contractors who need a reliable chipper that can handle daily use without the bulk of a large forestry machine.

Medium to Heavy Workloads – High Power for Bigger Jobs

Morbark Beever 1821 Diesel Woodchipper

• Throat Opening: 20.5″ x 31″
• Capacity: 227.1 litres
• Power: CAT 213 hp Engine
• Weight: 5,534 kg
• Best For: Vegetation management, municipal contracts, larger arbor businesses
• Why Choose It: Heavy-duty feed system, large infeed opening, and optional tracked mobility for tough sites.

A strong choice for contractors who need more capacity and power without stepping into full forestry-scale equipment.

Large-Scale & Forestry Work – Maximum Productivity

Morbark Beever 2131 Diesel Woodchipper

• Throat Opening: 20.5″ × 31″
• Capacity: 227.1L
• Power: CAT 213 hp Engine
• Best For: Land clearing, biomass production, large tree services
• Why Choose It: The Beever 2131 Chipper is a well-equipped combination of power, performance, and capacity – making this the ideal unit for residential tree services, lot clearing, vegetation management, maintenance contractors, municipalities and more.

Morbark Beever 2230 Tracked Chipper

• Throat Opening: 22” x 30”
• Capacity: 246L
• Power: 365 hp Cummins
• Best For: Forestry crews working in remote or sloped areas

These are powerhouse machines for businesses where output, durability, and reliability are critical.

Business Use Case Guide

Buy or Hire – What’s Right for You?

Buying a woodchipper makes sense for high-frequency use and long-term investment.

Hiring a chipper is ideal if you only need one for seasonal or occasional projects, or if you want to test a model before buying.

Monitor offers both new woodchippers and hire options, so you can choose the solution that suits your business.

In conclusion,

The right size woodchipper depends on your business needs:

• Först ST8D → best for arborists and small contractors.
• Morbark Beever 1821 → suited to councils, utility work, and larger contractors.
• Morbark Beever 2131 / 2230 → built for forestry, land clearing, and large-scale biomass.

At Monitor, we’ll help you choose the perfect woodchipper for your business—backed by training, service support, and genuine parts.

Explore the full Monitor woodchipper range here.