Speed: We tested each model’s blade rpm and shredding rate to identify whether they were suitable for heavy-duty or light use. This smart-looking electric model is about the same size and weight as the Bosch and Cobra, and just as well built, though some assembly is required, including fitting the wheels. Be the first to review “LSRL Garden Shredder 2500W, Silent Crushing Shredder, Adjustable Cutting Size, Max.

As soon as you open the box and assemble the shredder, you can see that it has been made with simplicity in mind.This article covers the soft fixes in which you can take in the event your garden shredder is not turning on.

For instance, the Bosch Axt 25 packs into the collection box, so you only have to free space for it. It eventually swallowed the lot but closer inspection of the huge 67-litre collection bin revealed that it had simply crushed rather than cut the branches, which meant I wasn’t able to spread the remnants over the flowerbeds. Most of them are more hassle than they’re worth, especially for regular use, so I was interested to see how this Bosch shredder would hold up. Sarah’s role as chief editor at DIY Garden is about more than just making sure we’re literally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s (although she’s a stickler for detail, so it’s certainly about that too! Fuelled by her quest for self-sufficiency, she’s now putting that information to good use on her own rural farm.

It also breaks down well for storage, with the funnel slotting upside down into the collection box, which is handy if storage space is limited. With 3000 watts of cutting power, the Ryobi RSH3045U 3000W has got enough grunt to go through all but the largest of garden detritus, with two reversible, hardened steel blades designed to shred branches, brambles and shrubs to a fine mulch. However, f or a good all-rounder, consider a shredder with 2500 W – this will be able to deal with a combination of hard branches and green waste. There are no reports of the machine jamming – probably because of the design of the teeth on the roller – but, as mentioned earlier, this is going to lead to larger shreddings.