Mac Allister Garden shredder/Chipper

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If you want something to tear through your hedge cuttings and slice up the odd light branch, this blade-based Einhell shredder might fit the bill. It’s lightweight, compact and easy to store, and not a massive effort to lug down to the bottom of the garden when a pile of waste has built up. The downside of this is that it’s really only suited to lighter jobs; the hopper isn’t the most accommodating, and you might want to take the 40mm maximum branch capacity with a pinch of salt. Anything too big tends to jam the mechanism or come through in strips. A bit more money will buy you a bigger, better shredder, but as long as you don’t get too ambitious and start feeding it chunky branches, this one will do the job. Similar to the Bosch AXT 25 TC garden shredder, the Makita UD2500 (electric) also makes an excellent top-performing heavy-duty roller. Although it may be an investment, this shredder is a fair price for what you get, which is an effective cut-and-crush system. Alongside minimising the volume of shredded waste and easy-to-use control panel, the shredder comes with a large collector bin. Remove any plastic tape etc, then roll your card up into a big cardboard log. Feed this into the chipper and you have shredded card in a flash! Garden shredders can be one of the loudest outdoor power tools, so there’s a lot to be said for one that doesn’t upset the peace, particularly if you have timid pets, poor neighbour relations, or you’re working on, or near, public buildings for long periods. Draper’s Quiet Garden Shredder does precisely what it says on the box. In no-load conditions, it is rated at 94dB – similar to an electric drill – which, given the tough nature of the product, is mightily impressive. Though it’s worth pointing out that it gets louder when you shred, due to the snapping sound of the materials.

Once you've shredded your garden waste, either pop it in your garden bin to be collected, or you could use it in your own garden for: Mulching Do I have all the basic safety equipment (gloves, goggles and ear protection) to operate the garden shredder? How much should I spend on a garden shredder? Aldi is one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. One of the reasons that people shop at Aldi is the range of special offers that often have nothing to do with groceries. We have seen everything from tents and picnic table, to, you guessed it, garden shredders as special offers. However, we then like to go a little deeper to explore more detail about the product by looking at products in the same category as Mac Allister MIS2500 Electric Impact shredder. That then tells us that there are 765 products in the Garden Tools category at B & Q. Alternatively, you can spit them straight into a wheelbarrow depending on your preferred working style. The plate inside the garden shredder can cause a jam when feeding through chunky branches into the feed hopper, but this happens very rarely.There is a number of safety features plus an overload cutout. So far the 2800 watt motor has barely slowed down no matter what materials have been shredded. Our first average we look at for Mac Allister MIS2500 Electric Impact shredder is to judge it against other products from the same brand, in this case it’s Mac Allister. This tells us that there are a total of 262 Mac Allister products at B & Q. By observation, we think the summary details for the Might Macs must be wrong. The 2 LSC machines differ by engine size – 205cc vs 249cc. That represents a big power difference. It cannot be right that both machines only deliver a 100kg/hr throughput. Aldi for Garden Shredders Shredders are potentially dangerous pieces of equipment, so take care when using them and try not to do too much at once. Obviously, pushing items right into the jaws or blades isn’t such a good idea, so look for handy accessories like a plastic plunger that can do the work for you. This Bosch AXT rapid 2200 (electric) with a 2,200W electric motor and a 12nm Torque is an industry favourite best small garden shredder. Weighing just 12kg, it's super lightweight and an absolute breeze to move around the garden. Its solid make allows it to shred superbly with its 40mm blade shredder cutting capacity.

A garden shredder is a clever piece of machinery, usually housed in a shed, that converts bulky waste into shreds and woodchip in an effortless manner. Some have a blade mechanism to slice twigs and branches, others (more robust ones) use a ridge roller to pull through the waste and crush it. But we'll go into this in more detail later. Garden shredders also tend to jam, often due to soft blades, or blades that can’t cope with the load being pushed in at once. It will happen to them all, even the good ones; it's something you’ll have to deal with when the time comes. What are the two types of garden shredders? Trees and hedges take a lot of looking after, and once you’ve put down the hedge-trimmer, loppers or chainsaw, that doesn’t mean you’re finished with the job. Simply getting rid of hedge clippings, branches and shrub prunings can be a major endeavour, particularly if you’re dealing with established plants, larger trees or fast-growing conifers. Although this compact model doesn’t have a collection box, it does come with a debris bag which is fitted on to a hook.

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Looking to turn a lot of freshly cut wood into woodchip? The Forest Master FM6DD has the muscle for the job. It will chip branches of up to 5cm in diameter and hurl the chips out from the discharge chute on the size. You can angle this to create a pile on the ground or spit them straight into a waiting wheelbarrow. You can also cram some pretty chunky branches into the feed hopper, though a plate inside it can cause the odd obstruction when you’re feeding them through. The really great thing about Aldi’s special offers is that they really are special. If you see a garden shredder on offer, you can bet you are going to get it for a great price. Conclusion What stands out for us is the the fabulous Bosch AXT 25TC. It’s the current Garden Shredder Review – Best Buy Garden Shredder.

Electric wood chippers produce no smoke from petrol fumes so are more environmentally friendly, plus they're quieter, making them more user friendly. However, we then like to go a little deeper to explore more detail about the product by looking at products in the same category as Mac Allister MSHP2800D-2 Electric Silent shredder. That then tells us that there are 765 products in the Garden Tools category at B & Q. Impact shredders are generally more compact in size and lighter to move around the garden. Roller designs will take up more room and are heavier. Petrol versions can be substantial appliances. Read more:

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In the former, a revolving metal cog draws in branches and crushes them against a plate. The spiral cutting system replaces the cog with a screw-type tool slicing and grinding material. Two steel blades chop down garden waste in this design. There’s a motor circuit breaker to prevent overloading, too. How to choose the best garden shredders Key specs – Maximum branch capacity: 44mm; Motor: 2,800W electric; Torque: Not specified; Collector: 55l bin; Cord length: 3m; Dimensions: 92 x 62 x 46cm; Weight: 20.5kg In the below video, vlogger The Middle-Sized Garden explains whether your best option is to compost, bonfire or take to the recycling centre - depending on the size of your plot. Most garden shredders use electric motors, so you need a cord for power. The longer this is, the less likely you will need to reach for an outside extension cord. There are some heavy-duty petrol models available, and these might be worth looking at if you need to do a lot of work at the end of a large garden or you’ve got larger trees and branches in need of shredding