How to choose a garden grass and twig shredder

Specifications

These shredders are divided into two main types: crumbling and cutting. They can also be subdivided according to the type of motor used - they are electric and gasoline.

Below are the comparative technical characteristics of some models of garden shredders.

Garden shredders are limited in movement by the length of the power cord.

Gasoline models do not have such restrictions, and they also surpass their counterparts in power.

For ease of use, the entire Viking range of garden shredders is equipped with wheels and a carrying handle. There is no need to bend over when working, because the waste receiving socket is located at a convenient height.

Many models have additional functions: reverse, electric self-start blocking and other interesting functionality. Also, when buying from authorized dealers, spare knives and other similar equipment are often included in the kit.

Advantages of garden chippers

The garden chipper is the same shredder, only small and designed for individual use. Good for clearing excess grass, leaves, soft stems and even small pieces of wood.

For an amateur gardener, the chipper will be an excellent option, because it has a number of advantages over other models.

• These units are very lightweight and easy to use.
• They are also small in size, which is why they do not take up much space during storage and are easy to transport.
• You can also highlight their strength and efficiency.

When planning to purchase a shredder, you must definitely think about how much it will be used and if the expansion of the farm is not included in the plans, and the cleaning of the site is already tired of the order, you can count on the chipper, which will become a faithful assistant in such a situation.

Tips for choosing a garden shredder:

To begin with, you need to clearly understand for what purposes the shredder will be used; it is unlikely that a professional sample will be needed for a small garden.
One of the most important components is the funnel, the most convenient option to use, it is a slightly inclined funnel, similar to a cone.
It is better to choose those models which are equipped with knives for initial processing, in this case grinding will take place in two stages

It is also important to consider the availability of cutting speeds, this is necessary in order to regulate the size of the resulting waste.
Another important factor will be the presence of several holes for different types of waste, so that both soft and dry waste can be milled on one unit with maximum efficiency. The kit must also include a pusher, otherwise you can get serious injury trying to push the debris towards the funnel with your own hands.
The noise level also plays a very important role, the maximum permissible value is 84 dB.
Also, a convenient function will be the ability to reverse various actions, that is, if suddenly a malfunction occurs due to a too large branch or any other inappropriate thing, then all work can be stopped and returned to its original course.
For the greatest safety, when choosing an electric model, it is necessary to take into account the presence of a self-start blocking, that is, if there is a failure in the operation of the electrical networks when it is turned on again, the chopper will remain inoperative.

Description of 3 popular shredders with customer reviews

1. VikIng GE 250 - a shredder with an electric motor with a power of 2.5 kW, is the most compact and convenient in comparison with other models in its class, it can grind various types of waste from leaves to small branches. I would also like to note its safety, there are several protection mechanisms against arbitrary launch. Among other things, it does not have a special container for shredded material. The average cost of this model is around 35 thousand rubles.
2. BOSCH AXT 25 TC is very convenient to use and is in demand among summer residents, this model can be called the most independent, because it is equipped with protection functions against arbitrary starting, reverse, and it is also capable of pushing recyclable materials into the neck without human help. The power allows you to process branches up to 4.5 centimeters, and the load on the knives can be adjusted. The price of such a unit is 32 thousand rubles.
3. MTD Rover 464 Q is the most popular model among gasoline engine choppers. It grinds almost everything that gets into it, has good power. Also, in comparison with its relatives, it is quite easy to operate and has a light weight, it is equipped with wheels for movement. Equipped with two points for receiving materials, the front one is intended for branches and other dry debris, and the rear one is for grass and leaves. The cost of this shredder varies from 76 to 82 thousand rubles.

Victor. Moscow.

I used an electric chopper for a very long time, but since there were constant power surges at the dacha, I decided to switch to the gasoline version, and did not regret my choice at all. The MTD Rover 464 Q is not only independent of the mains, but has truly enormous power, can easily process branches up to 8 centimeters thick, and the rear entry hopper can be configured so that grass and leaves are raked right off the ground.

Anna. Moscow.

We purchased a VikIng GE 250 for our garden and did not regret our choice at all, it is a pleasure to work with it, you can simply load all the garbage and wait for its processing, without worrying that it will work sharply after a shutdown or a breakdown will occur due to an accidental extra stone.

It is also very convenient that all the crushed grass falls directly to the ground, you do not have to constantly turn off the chopper, clean the container and turn it on again, as a last resort, if you do not want to rake everything later, you can substitute a bucket.

Konstantin. Chelyabinsk.

I was very pleased with the BOSCH AXT 25 TC chopper, it is easy to work with it, it does not create any hassle, thanks to its light weight, the wife alone can move it around the site.Separately, I would like to note its silence, the neighbors on the site have a feeling that a beast lives, and ours does not make almost a single sound, although everything suits us in terms of power, yes, he will not take a log, but he processes grass and small knots without problems.

Branch shredder rating

When selecting the best, first of all, the reputation of the manufacturer was taken into account, then other important indicators were considered. Based on the conclusions of garden equipment experts, the opinions of experienced users, reviews of ordinary buyers, a rating of the most successful models was compiled. The following mandatory parameters and characteristics were considered:

• Type of food;
• Power;
• Knife system;
• Equipment class;
• Equipment;
• Compactness;
• Convenience of transportation and operation;
• Labor intensity level;
• The weight;
• Security.

Depending on where, how and how much the chipper will have to work, the emphasis in the requirements is placed on different parameters. The TOP-13 includes the best shredders, grouped by type.

Best brushcutters according to user reviews

How to choose?

When choosing a model of a garden shredder, first of all, you should pay attention to the type of cutting mechanism, because the ability of the unit to cope with both hard and soft plant waste depends on it. The advantages of such modifications include reliability and durability, as well as the fact that many of them have the ability to reverse rotation of the cutter.

The advantages of such modifications include reliability and durability, as well as the ability of many of them to reverse rotation of the cutter.

The disadvantages include the narrow specialization of such mechanisms - they are not intended for grinding soft plant waste, for example, grass or corn stalks. Even damp, fresh branches can cause the machine to jam. In this case, you will have to partially disassemble the device and manually clean the mechanism.

A popular model of this type of shredder is the Viking 35.2L.

Disc cutter models are more versatile. Their advantages include the ability to remove sharpening knives and their replacement. For some models, knives made using laser technology do not grind for a long time.

Disadvantages of this type of device:

• the simplest models are designed to utilize only branches and harsh stems of plants - soft debris can clog and stop the mechanism.
• if a fairly large volume of thick and hard branches is being processed, then the cutting surfaces quickly become dull.

Mechanism Multi-Cut Chopping - an improved version of the circular knives, it is an invention of the Viking company.

A number of models have the ability to simultaneously process different types of waste. The GE 450.1 model has two funnels: a straight one for soft raw materials, an inclined one for wood.

And the GE 355 has a different kind of chopping mechanism. There is only one receiving socket, but for the disposal of hard garden waste, you need to turn on the right rotation of the knives, and for soft ones, respectively, the left one.

Also, the size of the plot affects the choice of the model of the garden shredder. If the land area is quite large, then it makes sense to take a closer look at gasoline models.

If a universal model is selected, then an additional plus is the presence of two separate receivers for different types of waste.

A convenient and pleasant advantage is that the shredder model has reverse and self-start blocking functions. In addition to convenience, these functions also increase the safety of the machine.