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FSI · Engine stump grinder

FSI B23

14 hp 2wd pedestrian stump grinder

FSI B23 Finance is arranged by Buckingham Leasing for UK business users, with hire purchase, lease and refinance options on the FSI B23 from £5,000 to £5m, subject to status and credit acceptance.

Finance ready

1–7 year terms — monthly, quarterly or bespoke profile
HP or Finance Lease — take ownership at the end
Minimal deposit and 6-month deferral available

Overview

About this machine

The FSI B23 is the successor to the popular FSI B22, combining proven design features from both the FSI B21 and FSI B22 models.

Choose between a 14 hp Kohler or an 11 hp Honda engine, and benefit from hydraulic 2WD alongside new features like Auto Sweep Release and a redesigned cutter wheel housing.

FSI B23 combines power and user-friendliness with familiar design elements to make stump grinding easy and efficient. Built for arborists, landscapers, and contractors who need a dependable machine they can count on every day.

Operator-friendly design

The vibration-damped and height-adjustable handle combined with the pivot-point design make it less strenuous for the operator to sweep the cutter arm from side to side.

Auto sweep-release

This unique FSI feature automatically releases the sweep lock when the wheel brakes are activated, making it effortless to change position at the stump. No manual unlocking needed - just brake and reposition

No daily maintenance

The closed bearing for the cutter wheel is pre-greased from factory for more than 1000 hours of normal operation, eliminating the risk of under- or over-greasing and make daily maintenance a thing of the past.

Self-propelled

The hydraulic wheel drive enables effortless driving across terrain and up ramps. Control the direction of travel simply by turning a section of the handle - intuitive operation that feels natural from day one.

Easy transport

With multiple, easily accessible lashing and lifting points, you can quickly secure the B23 for transport and arrive safely at your next job site.

Key features

  • Choose between 14 hp Kohler CH440 or 11.1 hp GX390 Honda engine
  • No daily maintenance, the cutter wheel bearing is pre-greased from the factory for more than 1000 hours of normal operation.
  • Auto sweep-release, automatic release of the sweep when braked

Specification

Technical detail

Manufacturer specification. Configuration may vary — confirm exact spec at enquiry.

Powertrain

  • Engine typeKohler CH440 / Honda GX390
  • Engine size10.5 kW / 14 hp / 8.2 kW / 11.1 hp
  • FuelPetrol
  • Ground drive2WD Hydraulic
  • Cutter wheel driveV-belt

Dimensions

  • Length1870 mm
  • Width680 mm
  • Height1300 mm

Additional specification

  • BrakeManual
  • Above ground level30 cm
  • Below ground level25 cm
  • Sweep118 cm
  • Max cutting depth2.1 cm per sweep
  • Diameter386 mm
  • Tooth systemFSI 21
  • No. of teeth2,1 cm, 8 pcs
  • ClutchV-belt
  • Sweep systemManual
  • OperationIn the handle
  • FeatureDocument tube, Hour meter
  • OptionalSpecial RAL colour

Financing the FSI B23 with Buckingham Leasing

The FSI B23 is a engine stump grinder from FSI, the Danish manufacturer whose machines are widely used by UK tree and grounds professionals. It suits arborists, tree surgeons, landscapers, grounds maintenance contractors and local authority teams who need a self-contained machine that can be driven or walked straight to the stump.

Headline figures from the manufacturer: engine size 10.5 kW / 14 hp / 8.2 kW / 11.1 hp, sweep 118 cm, below ground level 25 cm. Always check the latest data sheet with your dealer before ordering.

Ways to fund it

  • Hire purchase: spread the cost over a fixed term and own the FSI B23 at the end.
  • Finance lease: keep capital free and pay for the machine while it earns, with options at the end of the term.
  • Seasonal or stepped payments: shape repayments around busier winter and spring felling periods where lenders allow.
  • Refinance: release cash tied up in machinery you already own to help fund a new grinder.

Things to think about before you buy

  • Access widths and ground conditions on your typical jobs, as they decide between wheeled, tracked, pedestrian or attachment models.
  • Tooth and wear part costs, servicing intervals and dealer support near you.
  • How the grinder will be transported, including trailer weight limits and towing entitlement.
  • Whether new or used stock gives better value for your workload.

We arrange finance for new and used FSI stump grinders from £5,000 upwards, for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across the UK. Send us the dealer quote and we will come back with clear options in plain English.

Explore more groundscare finance or read what asset finance is and how it works.

Finance

How we can fund it

Two routes typically used for machinery of this class. We'll recommend the right structure once we understand the business.

Hire Purchase

Own the asset outright at the end of the term.

  • VAT reclaimable up front
  • Fixed monthly repayments
  • Capital allowances available
  • Ownership passes on final payment

Finance Lease

Use the asset with lower initial outlay and flexible end options.

  • Payments treated as operating cost
  • Rentals offset against taxable profit
  • Balloon or minimum term options
  • Extend, sell or return at term end

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Ready to talk about the FSI B23?

Tell us a little about the business and we will structure the funding — hire purchase or finance lease — around your cash flow. No obligation, FCA authorised.