Bosch Garden Shredder AXT Rapid 2200 (2200 W, 230 Volt System, Cutting Capacity 40 mm, in Carton Packaging)

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Although this rotary shredder needs more assembly than an impact shredder it has clear instructions that make it easy to put together. For me the fact that this shredder has been on sale since 2007 is also a testament to its popularity and reliability. The reversible blades mean that you can be back up and running quickly even once the blade becomes blunt. Alina Jumabhoy has spent several years learning about, and experimenting with, different organic growing techniques at various gardens and farms around the country.

The Bosch comes with a “double sided, laser-cut precision blade that delivers approximately 7 times more cutting power than conventional blade shredders”. it’s light, and has large wheels and a handle so it’s easy to move around the garden and in and out of the shed. Even the thorny stuff like brambles, holly and the particularly vicious pyracantha are reduced to such small pieces that the thorns are no longer an issue and the shredded waste is safe to handle. There are a minority of users that claim it is only fit for light duties and the blade will still go blunt far too quickly.If you have lighter, fresher branches and twigs to chip, an impact shredder will chop these up easily and quickly.

Loading… RatingLet us know what you think about the Bosch AXT Rapid 2200 Garden Shredder by leaving a product rating. But, it breaks down well for storage, with the funnel slotting upside down into the collection box, and if storage space is limited, would fit easily into a corner or under a shelf. It's sturdy and stable when it's up and running and although it's awkward to move around, at 20kg it's the lightest rotary shredder in our test. Our expert testers trial hundreds of garden tools to work out which will do the job well and offer the best value, comfort and quality.

It will happily run for a couple of hours pretty much continuously and the only time we had blockages was when we fed it heavy, dry branches.

Despite its size the shredder is light to move around and it has a 6m orange cable, which is easy to see but shorter than some in our test.Although the amount of noise produced by a garden shredder can vary between brands and models, long term exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage. It's easy to set up and unlike most of the other impact shredders in our test has an easy-to-use 40L collection box that slots under the funnel and helps to make the shredder sturdy and stable. We’ve tested essentials like the best garden spades and best hoes as well as more specific kit like the best hedge trimmers, the best splitting axes, the best pressure washers and the best strimmers. I asked the reason for the malfunction and if there is the economic possibility of being able to solve it by purchasing, if necessary, the relative spare part.