Skip to main content
0
Menu
  • News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8nZjNwQdnY&feature=youtu.be

About Us

Chapman Machinery Ltd is a UK-based design and manufacturing company specialising in innovative, high-quality equipment for the equestrian, agricultural, and estate management sectors.

Combining advanced engineering with practical design, Chapman delivers durable, performance-driven products trusted by individuals and companies across the country.

Our History

Founded in 2010, we are a small, close-knit company rapidly growing in the agricultural manufacturing sector.

Founder James Chapman (pictured opposite) remains closely involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and is always happy to offer help and advice to customers, both before and after their purchase.

Focusing on producing high-quality, practical equipment for the agricultural, equestrian, and horticultural industries, our machines are designed for ease of use, durability, and long-term reliability.

Every product we make reflects our commitment to British engineering, innovation, and customer satisfaction — ensuring that every Chapman machine delivers outstanding performance and value for years to come.

Dedicated Team

All our products are proudly manufactured on-site at our headquarters in Devon, UK. We take great care to ensure that our quality not only meets but exceeds expectations in every aspect of design and production.

Our experienced team is always on hand to provide quick, knowledgeable support and advice for any queries. With a dedicated manufacturing workforce committed to excellence, every Chapman machine is built to the highest standard — ready to perform, endure, and deliver results from day one.

When you invest in a Chapman product, you can be confident that your custom is genuinely valued, and that we’re committed to helping you get the very best from your machine.

Meet The Team

Our Premises

We proudly design, manufacture, and assemble all our products right here in the UK, using our in-house team of skilled engineers, designers, and technicians. This hands-on approach means we know every detail of our machinery inside and out, allowing us to maintain the highest levels of quality, precision, and reliability in everything we produce.

Our dedicated manufacturing facility is fully equipped to handle every stage of production — from concept and design through to fabrication, assembly, and final testing. Because everything is managed under one roof, we can ensure exceptional consistency and rapid turnaround times.

To support our customers long after installation, we also maintain a large inventory of machine components and spare parts on site. This enables us to respond quickly to service requests, minimise downtime, and keep your equipment running smoothly.

As a proud UK manufacturer, we are committed to providing ongoing service, support, and parts availability for many years to come. When you choose us, you’re not only investing in high-quality British engineering, but also in a dependable partner dedicated to the long-term performance and serviceability of your machinery.

Why choose Chapman?

Founded in 2010, we’re one of the newer manufacturers in the machinery world. We often get asked by potential customers why we think our machinery is better than the existing providers. So here are a few reasons why we’re great to deal with.
2 YEAR WARRANTY

To reach and remain at the forefront of our industry, we are committed to producing high-quality, reliable machinery at a competitive price point. We stand firmly behind the performance of our equipment with an industry-leading two-year warranty, giving you complete peace of mind and confidence in your investment.

MADE IN BRITAIN

We firmly believe that true quality control can only be achieved when design, manufacturing, sales, and spare parts operations are all managed in-house. By keeping everything on one site, we maintain complete oversight of every stage of production, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and reliability in everything we deliver.

PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION

Our machines are built with innovation in every detail, offering unique features that give you unbeatable performance and usability every single day.

Great company to work for and deal with, Mr Chapman himself is a helpful person and easy to deal with.

Jeremy DavisMay 2017

Bought the FM120 flail mower a few years ago. Super machine. Chapman are very responsive on emails with query's and sending out parts. I would highly recommend them

Rory O SullivanAugust 2023

Very impressed with Chapman Farm Machinery, James delivered our arena grader and took the time to set it up and show us all the adjustments. A very substantial piece of kit that does the job perfectly. Cannot recommend this company highly enough. Excellent service.

Nicola WhiteFebruary 2018

Broke x2 belts on my used FM120 over the weekend and went to chapman mowers and was welcomed by every staff member I came across . The lady in the office who has a little black dog called razer I can't remember her name but what a loverly member of staff. She knew the exact belts I needed for my unit and took me to them on the shelf . Showed me around a bit . I will be purchasing a RM120 from them this year for sure no other company comes close to the quality of the machines at chapman with the parts back up the staff being as nice and knowledgable as they were it's no wonder why I will return.

Mr JayMarch 2019

Excellent bit of kit, great service, great value for money, highly recommend 🙂

Mark TaylorMarch 2021

I have used a Chapman FM120 flail mower since I purchased it new in 2014 and it’s been an excellent, reliable and efficient mower for my horse paddock, regularly used every year and following the first cut after the winter dealing with new growth of docks, thistles, nettles and coarse grass etc. It’s very easy to set up and use behind my quad bike with a 50mm ball hitch. The heavy duty British design and manufacturing cannot be faulted as I have had no issues over the years and the Honda electric start engine is as powerful as the day I bought it and starts first time, every time. I’ve just bought a replacement set of flail drive belts (a matched pair, replaced as just stretched with normal use and age) and again, the usual engine servicing parts and am pleasantly surprised and pleased at the competitive prices and the friendly, responsive and comprehensive after-sales service is second to none! Same day replies and shipment overnight!
I’ve seen a number of cheaper imports appear and disappear over the years at various Agri shows (and I did a comparison in 2014 before I purchased the FM) and I have still not seen any mower to compare to the Chapman especially for frame strength, features, quality of components and the build quality excels. In short, as is always the case when it comes to value for money, you get what you pay for. Well done and proud to support British manufacturing!

Phillip BosworthJuly 2022

We bought the 1.5m rotary topper and big bale handler in 2023 - service has been excellent. We had a problem with the bed on the topper, the machine was collected and returned with the bed replaced and the design strengthened - the company have been very easy to deal with and the equipment is very well made.

James HollowayMay 2025

I would like to express my most heartfelt and sincere gratitude to James for his invaluable assistance and expert guidance throughout this process.

I was already thoroughly delighted with the performance and quality of our RM120 mower, and the consistently outstanding customer service I've received has been absolutely unparalleled—further validating and reinforcing our decision to invest in a Chapman mower.
Moreover, I am particularly impressed that, thanks to the exceptionally responsive service and impressively swift delivery of the necessary components, I was able to successfully restore our mower to full working condition this very evening, which is truly remarkable and speaks volumes about the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.

James AdamsMay 2025

Great equipment to work with

Nevin MceldowneyOctober 2018

Brilliant service from start to finish.Highly recommended 👌

Darren TaylorOctober 2018

Thanks to Chapman Machinery for sending through my jacket from their recent competition. If anyone is looking for a tow behind flail mower, highly recommend their FM150, miles better than the logic! Thanks again guys

Dom ReesNovember 2018

I bought the RM150 topper this week and put it to action straight away. it did a great job on our paddocks. Our 250cc quad handled the topper ok on our hilly fields. so far so good 👍😊

Pól Ó LiongsighJuly 2019

Fantastic service, perfect machine. Great kit can't complement this firm and kit enough, fantastic company.

James DixonOctober 2016

We bought the Chapman arena leveller after doing a lot of homework looking at all manufacturers. We are thrilled with the product which is substantially built, easy to use and does a quality job !

Helen BriggsMay 2020

I bought the FM 120 Pro mower last summer and it is an absolute unit! Handles everything that gets thrown at it with ease. Very well constructed and easy to use. I have just converted it to wheels trailing which couldn’t have been easier after watching the instructional video on YouTube. Would highly recommend.

Dougie MacMarch 2022

Chapman machinery is faultless.
From our experience, don't waste your money trying to save a few quid unless you are happy to spend the difference on endless repairs, lost time and stress. Pay just a little extra and get proper quality British designed/made.
Over the moon with our FM120pro Flail mower purchased in May, been using it all summer on rough pasture/bracken/reeds/ uneven ground literally ploughs through with no effort.

T BOctober 2025

We bought a flail mower over a year ago - it is an amazing piece of kit. Initially bought to cut brambles and nettles back, but now also use it to cut grass with hammer teeth achieveing an almost lawn mowed finish. It is well built - obviously designed by someone who uses one - great Honda engine with seperate fuel tank which is great as other makes have an integral fuel tank above the engine which causes problems of fuel seepage into the sump (and for a friend this caused the engine to blow apart). It can also be mounted with an angled draw bar to offset cut. Adjusting the height of cut is really easy. We have the mulching bar attachment which works well.

Philip BOctober 2025

After months of research looking at other makes and cheaper makes we bought the Chapman round bale trailer. We needed to be able to move bales into the field over the winter and using a tele handlers was just making a mess. We opted for the twin axle version for the low ground pressure and the added capacity. The built quality is great, strong, galvanized and effortless to use with the remote electric winch. We run it behind a quad bike and this works really well. We should haver bought one years ago.

Chris BeckingsaleOctober 2025

I purchased the ATV bale trailer (2024) and the FM120 (earlier this year). Both are solid, well built machines! There are cheaper machines out there, but the build quality of the Chapman speaks for itself. The company couldn't have been more helpful - I phoned up before ordering to ask a few questions and once since purchasing as I was struggling to locate a grease point. Each time I have spoken to someone with fantastic knowledge about the machines and have answered all my queries.

Catherine MorrisOctober 2025

Called John for a non stock item and he was very helpful in getting me sorted. 5 star service for a 5 start machine!

Thanks again John and Chapmans Machinery.

Graham YoungNovember 2025

Bought FM-150 with hammer head flails almost two years ago.
Total workhorse of a machine.
Not a moments issue.
Have clocked up 90 hours on it,

Would look to chapman again for any equipment based on the strength and design that's in this mulcher.

James KerrNovember 2025

Had the FM120 flail topper on the quad a few years now. With its low profile it is an excellent machine with its heavy duty flails tackles brambles ,reeds and rough grass easily.. Plenty of adjustment for height and the Honda engine is very reliable.

Malcolm LawrenceNovember 2025

Excellent built products and brilliant backup!

Charlotte BurrowsNovember 2025

We bought the FM150 Pro flail in 2023 through Frank Nicol distributer. Faultless construction and service. The flail is amazing - very powerful and goes through almost anything, only getting bogged down in the most dense grass. We have the mulching bar installed which does work well. Two small improvements would be heavier duty jockey wheel (ours failed early on) and some protection on the winding handle as this slowly chips the paint off the barrel.

Luke NorrisNovember 2025

super clipper. really good and strong attachment system.
largest capacity I have tried

Mads GarupNovember 2025

I have been working with my Chapman F120 mower for two years now and it has far exceeded my expectations. I bought it to 'just' mow grass and soon found it goes through pretty much anything I can drive my RTV over or through, mulching everything.

Alex BlackwellNovember 2025

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!

This field is required

Enter your email to get your discount code off your next order!u00a0

5% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER!

CHAPMAN5%

Your exclusive code is ready! Copy it now!

5% Off For New Customers!
chapman machinery logo