You can load up thicker branches on top thanks to the detachable hopper, and even see how much you’ve got inside the 40-litre collection box because of the see-through sides. A lighter shredder may not be quite as robust as a heavier model, and this will likely be reflected in the size of waste it is able to handle. Woodier growth is better suited to a rotary shredder, which can crush most waste apart from wet, sappy material, which will get stuck.

In fact, we like this garden shredder so much that it almost tipped our long term champion – the Bosch AXT25TC of its top spot. I fed it the same type of rose branches that the cheap Einhell model made light work of and it jammed up a few times requiring me to hit the reverse button to free up some of the leafy congestion.

However, that’ll only happen if you frequently throw dry twigs and large branches into the shredder. Alina Jumabhoy has spent several years learning about, and experimenting with, different organic growing techniques at various gardens and farms around the country. These can be hired for a day which is useful, as they’re not garden tools that a standard household will require often. Just note, at the time of writing, the LSRL PWS01A was cheaper then the Einhell or the Bosch impact shredders.

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. On at least two occasions, I fed it about 25 beech tree branches with full foliage one after another and it just kept on churning. 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. In fact, this machine comes within a whisker of displacing the Bosch AXT 25TC from the top or our rankings.Product DescriptionDescription NOTE Don't put in large quantities of leaves at once, it may get the machine blocked, if it does, use the blade adjustment knob to change the rollerâs direction of rotation to unblock it. Therefore, you’ll have to strike a compromise between finding a weight that is light enough to be practical, and a shredder that can handle what you need it to.

Instead of a fast, rotating blade, they ‘crush’ the organic material against a plate inside the machine. You can compare this garden shredder to the other top-rated Bosch unit in this guide in our Bosch AXT 25 TC vs Bosch AXT Rapid 2200 comparison feature. This article covers the soft fixes in which you can take in the event your garden shredder is not turning on. They will probably not manage the same branch diameter as roller shredders, but will reach a compromise between an impact and roller shredder. This Dirty Pro Tools™ Garden Shredder is a budget-friendly rotary impact garden shredder claiming to shred wood up to 40 mm and other leafy garden waste.

If Tacklife were procuring positive reviews how can we be sure the reviews on the LSRL listing are legitimate? Some models are known for jamming easily, so we also tested this throughout, feeding various forms of garden debris through, such as soft weeds, conifer clippings, and plant waste, as well as thicker branches, palm fronds, cardboard, and hay. However, bear in mind that we’re talking about a high-end, durable machine that’ll work relentlessly for ages.