Phoning around Mthatha for the right machine and a fair rate takes time. Send one request instead, with what you need, the dates or how many, and we pass it to chipper and garden equipment dealers who supply Mthatha and nearby areas of Eastern Cape.
Wood Chippers in Mthatha
Looking for a wood chipper for sale in Mthatha? Garden equipment and farm machinery dealers around Mthatha sell petrol, PTO and diesel chippers. Ask who stocks knives and parts locally and who services chippers, then compare quotes on the size your branches need.
New to this? Read the wood chippers guide for the options and the questions worth asking before you pay.
Mthatha notes on equipment & supplies
Chainsaws, chains, oil and protective gear can be bought from hardware and farm suppliers in Mthatha town, and some hire shops rent out chainsaws and chippers. Stump grinders and cherry pickers may need to come from East London, so book early. Contractors working out towards Ngcobo and Viedgesville should carry spare chains, fuel and a first-aid kit, as help can be far away on rural roads.
Trees in Mthatha
Mthatha is the main centre of the former Transkei region, set on the Mthatha River among rolling grassland hills. Bluegums, pines and wattle were planted widely around homesteads, schools, missions and old woodlots, and many of those trees are now tall, heavy and close to buildings. Summer brings thunderstorms with lightning and strong wind, while winters are cool and dry. Requests come from homeowners in town, schools, churches, clinics and government buildings, and from families in surrounding villages clearing trees near houses and kraals. Much work is outside the city, so travel adds to the cost. Wattle and gums are often listed invaders, so check the listing for your tree and area.
The requests we see from Mthatha usually come from:
- Homeowners: turning hedge clippings and fruit tree prunings into mulch for beds and paths
- Schools, churches and municipalities: parks and cemeteries chipping branches into mulch for municipal beds
- Businesses and commercial property: a grounds team chipping prunings from office parks and hotel gardens
Local tips for Mthatha
Common here: felling tall gums and wattle near homes, schools and churches. Ask each team or supplier about this: ask who keeps the firewood and whether travel is included in the price. Where they work from: mthatha town centre, with teams travelling to Libode, Mqanduli and Ngcobo.
Requests range widely: 4 cm shredders to 15 cm plus towable chippers. Here, homeowners lead the requests, typically for turning hedge clippings and fruit tree prunings into mulch for beds and paths. One local point to raise: bluegums, pines, black wattle and old planted shade trees.
Service area: Mthatha and surrounds
Tree fellers, hire yards and suppliers on our network work in Mthatha and surrounding areas, including Ngcobo, Libode, Qunu, Mqanduli, Tsolo, Viedgesville. Give the suburb and a rough idea of the job, so the quote can allow for travel and the right crew and machines.