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

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Impact shredders should have a safety flap within the funnel to protect fingers from the blades but stability is also important. About the only thing regularly criticised about this machine is some people complain about short blade life. Complaints are dealt with quickly and several users comment on getting replacement models very quickly when they reported problems.

For me the fact that this shredder has been on sale since 2007 is also a testament to its popularity and reliability. When you're pruning in the garden, rather than adding the spent branches to your green bin or bagging them up and taking them to the recycling centre, why not make the most of this valuable resource by shredding it for the compost or for use as a mulch?There's a safety flap to protect fingers and the steel blade shreds well, producing fine shreddings. Don’t put too much material in the funnel at once and put the thicker ends of branches in first if you can. Although this rotary shredder needs more assembly than an impact shredder it has clear instructions that make it easy to put together. Possibly the only questions are “Is your garden waste predominantly woody” and, “Do I want a quieter self feeding model?

It has a round plunger for pushing material down towards the roller blades and a short, black 4m cable. Motor power rating is only one consideration when comparing shredders but there is no doubt that this shredder is more than powerful enough. They're simple to build, and light and easy to move around, with steel blades that finely shred material that's perfect for mulching. If you use your garden shredder regularly, there will come a time when you won’t be able to sharpen them anymore.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. Each has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to assembly and storage, ease of use, performance, and value for money.

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. The fast-feed hopper and practical plunger ensures rapid and efficient throughput of garden debris at up to 90 kg per hour. Before doing so, it’s worth taking a quick photo of how everything’s assembled, just to remind you where things go when you’re putting the blades back in. We first tested this garden shredder way back in 2008 but, since it’s still available and popular, we decided to put it through our tough tests again to see how it compares with newer machines on the market.The reversible blades mean that you can be back up and running quickly even once the blade becomes blunt. Very satisfied with the product, I have had it for several years, only here is the internal thread that holds the blade is worn, I would like it to be repaired rather than throwing the shredder away.

A collection box or bag makes it easier to move and use your shreddings, and the bigger the better as it will save you emptying it less often. A motor protection lock is also essential if the blades jam and a reset button will help ensure you only start the machine when it’s ready to go again.

Loading… RatingLet us know what you think about the Bosch AXT Rapid 2200 Garden Shredder by leaving a product rating. 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. We tested a range of electric corded shredders, using them with different prunings, including both woody branches and fresher growth, to help you find the right one for your garden. Like most rotary shredders this needs more assembly than an impact shredder but it's not complicated to put together and once assembled is sturdy and stable. Since these have a built-in vice, along with a guide that will help you to maintain a consistent angle, wet wheel grinders will give you the most accurate finish.