Absolute perfection at its finest

Clip-On & Fully Enclosed Belt Covers

A new and improved slidebox design from the 200mm upwards

Larger Diameter Hydraulic In-Feed Rollers

CLIMAX Couplers & Improved Hydraulic Systems

Absolute perfection at its finest

PARKER Hydraulic motors standard on feed rollers of the 200 to 375mm chipper range

Drum Lock Pins added to the 200 and 250mm chipper range

Welded Hydraulic Cylinders to improve lift & crush efficiency

Larger Hydraulic & Fuel Tanks throughout the TOMCAT range

Fanned Chipper Drums added to the 200 and 250mm chipper range

TRUSTED AROUND THE WORLD - FROM FIJI TO PERU, CAPE TOWN TO MOROCCO
FOR CLASS LEADING PERFORMANCE, SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS

From big to small we manufacture them all!

We offer the widest range of locally designed and manufactured engine-driven wood chippers on the continent! Each unit was designed and purpose-built for a specific industry or application. Our chippers range between 100 mm and 375 mm capacity. All our chippers are available as a tractor-driven unit or with an electric motor.

Making compost like a boss

Using our range of compost turners is by far the most cost-effective and efficient way to turn your compost when doing it on a large scale. We manufacture the Wikkelnick range of compost turners that's been designed and built in Worcester since the early 2000s and sold across South Africa. The robust design and the hydraulic horizontal /vertical lift function makes this compost turner the most popular unit on the market.

FAE STC200 Stone Crusher for hire in SA

We offer a contracting service on our PTO stone crusher paired with the powerful New Holland T6090 tractor to crush rocks and stones in your vineyards and orchards or when you want to level the soil before establishing a new block. For more info please contact us.

Utilising Invasive Species - Bos Tot Kos

Bos-tot-kos is when encroaching bush/alien vegetation is cut down and processed into feed for sheep, goats, cattle and game. Producing bushfeed is definitely not for the faint-hearted. It is hard work and needs dedication. You will need some tools to produce it and it is labour intensive. Despite this, the benefits of producing bushfeed are endless.

Woodchip Mulch

It has been proven over time that there are many benefits of applying mulch in your garden.  Have you ever wondered why one should use wood chips as mulch? Wood chips are a sustainable source. Most wood chips in South Africa are produced from alien clearing projects or by chipping wood that would have ended up on a landfill site.  So by using wood chips as mulch you are utilising something that would have been burned or not used.

Clearing Alien Vegetation and river systems

Alien vegetation is plants and trees that are native in another country and came over to our country where they settled between our indigenous vegetation. Some alien vegetation was brought to South Africa centuries ago intentionally as these plants possess many beneficial properties. Some aliens, however, have been spread unintentionally over the years, entering our country on people’s shoes, tents, ships, animals, imported plants and airplanes. But since these species are not indigenous to South Africa they pose several risks.

Effective composting

Compost in its simplest form is a recycling process where organic matter such as wood, vegetable scraps and leaves which is regarded as waste, is decomposed and turned into a product rich in nutrients that feeds the soil. Compost is the product created through a natural process where organic (waste) products are combined so that micro-organisms can develop and decompose these materials into a useable product called compost.

Chipping difficult & fibrous palms, reeds and grape-vines

Palms are one of the most popular trees in Southern Africa especially along the coastal towns of our country. During a proper trimming session a decent sized palm tree will produce quite a lot of waste. If palm fronds are left unprocessed (in their natural form) on the ground they will take many years to decompose. The fibre inside palm leaves is very tough and does not break down easily. Palm leaves are extremely durable and do not simply rot and decompose like other plants.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Jannie Theron - Owner of First Tree Felling

TOMCAT 200AFE, TOMCAT 350SG Stump Grinder and TOMCAT 450HV Log Splitter

“By incorporating the TOMCAT fleet into our business, we have improved our efficiency on site which eliminates numerous trips to dump sites and are now utilizing the chipped mulch from the TOMCAT 200AFE for customers who are in search of mulch. The advantage of having a TOMCAT 450HV Log Splitter has also allowed us to offer an additional service for firewood to customers. To top it all off the TOMCAT 350SG Stump Grinder allows us to offer a complete solution to our customers.”

MJ Odendal – TOPTURF Cape Town

TOMCAT 150 CDE Wood Chipper

"Speedy and professional service. Excellent craftsmanship. I will recommend TOMCAT Wood Chippers to anyone!"

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Fourie Zulch – Wakkerstroom Boerdery Ceres

TOMCAT 250 AFP Wood Chipper

"We were in the market for a new woodchipper after our old chipper of 18 years was retired. Imported wood chippers were quite expensive. I phoned TOMCAT Chippers to arrange a demonstration. At first I was sceptical about a chipper that was so much more affordable than imported chippers. I was absolutely amazed at the performance of the woodchipper. We bought a TOMCAT 250 AFP and the service was great. After a year we wanted to customize the chipper to work better in our application on the farm. TOMCAT helped us with open arms and made all the changes in their workshop. I am very glad that I decided to buy a TOMCAT. This woodchipper works so fast that it catches up with the pruning team, where the old one used to get left behind. If I were to buy another woodchipper, I would definitely buy a TOMCAT again, but maybe a bit bigger."

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Joubert van Vuuren – Bloemfontein Tree Felling

TOMCAT Model 200 AFE Wood Chipper

"TOMCAT Chippers like ours perform above and beyond our expectations on a daily basis. Making our business more efficient and profitable. Thank you TOMCAT for your effortless support in all aspects with our nonstop workhorse of a chipper."

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Mike Fryer – Knysna Lawns

TOMCAT Model 200 AFE Wood Chipper

"TOMCAT have good management and great service. Anybody who needs to know that can contact me."

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Simon Barlow – Rustenberg Wine Estate

"Out of all the chippers we have seen this is by far the best game one. Ease of use, hardiness and great service makes it a must-have if you are clearing bush and trees."

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Adriaan Louw

"Very happy with how the chipper works and very happy with the excellent service we received from TOMCAT. Definitely a company to recommend to anyone."

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Fred The Feller

TOMCAT Model 200 AFE & Model 250 AFE Wood Chipper

"I have owned two TOMCAT wood chippers and between the two I have nearly logged 1000 hours of trouble-free operation. Spares are no problem, couriered the next day unlike imported machines, so from my experience I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend these very capable machines."

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Sam Hardingham – Everyday Arbor, Australia

TOMCAT Model 100 CDT Wood Chipper

"It looks like a toy, but the Tomcat 100 CDT wood chipper is far from the toy performance you might expect from a chipper of this size. Its design and build quality rival well known chipper manufacturers whilst being possibly one of the most maneuverable chippers on the market. Of course, it's not going to process material as quickly as a larger machine, but limited access jobs can be tackled with a different approach."

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Lee Mager – Arbor Ascent Tree Care , Cape Town

TOMCAT Model 1000 CDE Wood Chipper

"Very productive, easy to handle & very mobile as you can pull it right next to the branches."

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Liesl van der Walt – Babylonstoren Drakenstein Vallei

TOMCAT Model 750 CDT Wood Chipper

"Hierdie masjien is ‘n baie groot deel van ons kompos-maak proses."

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Theo Groenewaldt – Tokara Stellenbosch

TOMCAT Model 2590 AFP Wood Chipper

"Werk fantasies! Chip al ons olyf snoeisels en al die wingerd stokke lag lag op!"

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Pieter Kruger – Stellenbosch

TOMCAT Model 750 CDT Wood Chipper

"100% Tevrede met die diens wat ek uit die masjien kry"

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Martiens Korff – Witsand

TOMCAT Model 1000 CDE Wood Chipper

"Die masjien is baie prakties en werk 100%!"

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Justin Anthony – CVES

TOMCAT Model 1000 CDE Wood Chipper

"Hassle free, simple design & super durable! Always received quick and excellent after sales service from TOMCAT!"

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Brett Wortmann – Selborne Golf Estate

TOMCAT Model 1200 AFE Wood Chipper

"These chippers speak for themselves - definitely quality. We are using it constantly throughout the year. We use it 2 to 3 days a week between the golf course and garden departments. If I had to do it over, I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to buy a TOMCAT Wood Chipper again or to promote your brand."

MJ Odendal – TOPTURF Cape Town

TOMCAT 150 CDE Wood Chipper

"Speedy and professional service. Excellent craftsmanship. I will recommend TOMCAT Wood Chippers to anyone!"

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tomcat chipper testimonial

Mike Fryer – Knysna Lawns

TOMCAT Model 200 AFE Wood Chipper

"TOMCAT have good management and great service. Anybody who needs to know that can contact me."

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Simon Barlow – Rustenberg Wine Estate

"Out of all the chippers we have seen this is by far the best game one. Ease of use, hardiness and great service makes it a must-have if you are clearing bush and trees."

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Adriaan Louw

"Very happy with how the chipper works and very happy with the excellent service we received from TOMCAT. Definitely a company to recommend to anyone."

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Lee Mager – Arbor Ascent Tree Care , Cape Town

TOMCAT Model 1000 CDE Wood Chipper

"Very productive, easy to handle & very mobile as you can pull it right next to the branches."

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Liesl van der Walt – Babylonstoren Drakenstein Vallei

TOMCAT Model 750 CDT Wood Chipper

"Hierdie masjien is ‘n baie groot deel van ons kompos-maak proses."

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Theo Groenewaldt – Tokara Stellenbosch

TOMCAT Model 2590 AFP Wood Chipper

"Werk fantasies! Chip al ons olyf snoeisels en al die wingerd stokke lag lag op!"

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Pieter Kruger – Stellenbosch

TOMCAT Model 750 CDT Wood Chipper

"100% Tevrede met die diens wat ek uit die masjien kry"

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Martiens Korff – Witsand

TOMCAT Model 1000 CDE Wood Chipper

"Die masjien is baie prakties en werk 100%!"

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Louwri van Heerden – Chipper SA

TOMCAT Model 2500 AFE Wood Chipper

"A productive & efficient industrial wood chipper"

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Justin Anthony – CVES

TOMCAT Model 1000 CDE Wood Chipper

"Hassle free, simple design & super durable! Always received quick and excellent after sales service from TOMCAT!"

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SUPPORT NETWORK IN SA, NAMIBIA, ZAMBIA, CENTRAL AMERICA & AUSTRALIA

FAE - Advanced Shredding Technologies

FAE forestry by Tomcat Chippers South Africa

TOMCAT Chippers have been the FAE Dealer since 2018 in South Africa. FAE have a big range of products, and the ones that we’ve listed below on our website, is the ones that we’ve learned is the most applicable for our conditions, but the FAE Range is by no means limited to these models.

We carry stock on some of these models, and others we have to order from FAE in Italy. FAE have been founded in 1989, and since then have become a world leader in manufacturing and supplying mulching equipment in the Forestry, Road Contracting & Agricultural sectors. We are proud to represent this quality brand in South Africa. Some of the main reasons that makes FAE Mulchers so popular in South Africa are:

  • Durable and reliable machinery built to last in tough environments
  • Unique cutting angles, materials and mechanisms increase FAE mulchers' efficiency and ensure low running costs
  • Hardworking areas that takes strain on FAE machines are reinforced with special steel to extend the lifespan of the unit
  • Backed by TOMCAT South Africa's trusted after-sales support

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AGRICULTURAL AND URBAN FORESTRY INDUSTRIES

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