Each has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to assembly and storage, ease of use, performance, and value for money. Any models with higher RPMs (above 4000rpm) and a faster shredding rate of above 200 kg/h were rated higher as they could handle both smaller vegetation and thicker branches. Make the most of your storage with BUNKER - choose from modular options, 4 clever ready-made combinations or stylish roller cabinets. A safety mechanism ensures that the shredder only works if the box is in place ands although the box feels sturdy, if it breaks, it will need to be replaced or the shredder won't work.

In fact, this seems to be slightly less than 4 mm in reality, although only by a couple of millimetres. One of the drawbacks of this type of machine is that you’re forced into feeding everything into the infeed slot individually. Rapid shredders slice up organic material, from hedge clippings to plant waste, making it much easier to dispose of or add to your compost bin. It is heavy though, at 27kg, and is not the easiest to move around and it would be difficult to lift if you needed to get it up and down steps. Instead of spending ages snipping all the twigs and branches to a manageable size for disposal in the green waste bin or at your local council dump, a good garden shredder will do the job in a fraction of the time and reduce all foliage to a much more manageable size, which you can then either put on the compost heap or in the council bin.The 2,500-watt Einhell uses a pair of fast spinning blade to cut through vegetation but larger pieces of hardwood and too many leaves will likely block the chute which means reaching for the included tamper. Instead of a fast, rotating blade, they ‘crush’ the organic material against a plate inside the machine. These are generally better at shredding larger items than impact shredders – often up to 45 mm in diameter.

It has 2500 W, a 4050 rpm cutting blade, a long cable, a 50-litre collection box, two wheels and a safety shut off. When using for the first time, tighten the blade adjustment knob and turn it back half a turn to prevent damage to the blade Technical Specifications Size: 87 x 55 x 43cm Weight: 29. There's also no external reset button on this shredder but it does have an internal stop button if jams occur.I wouldn’t recommend it if most of your garden waste is soft and green – other shredders will tackle this much more efficiently. The Handy Electric Garden Shredder is a solid budget option, that’s best tailored to lighter garden waste. It’s quite a scary machine, mind, since it literally slices through branches in a violent and exceedingly noisy manner.