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. 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. 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.

If you use your garden shredder regularly, there will come a time when you won’t be able to sharpen them anymore. 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. However, no collection bag is provided and the bright red cable is easy to see but only 4m long, so you may need an extension lead with this, depending on where in the garden you're shredding. It copes with all prunings fast, grabbing and drawing them into the funnel quickly and smoothly and shreds them into a fine mulch. 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.You’ll need to use a chisel guide to hold your blades steady, and, again, use short quick strokes to sharpen them. It’s great value for money but it there are now several other models that have good ratings and are cheaper. A garden shredder chips garden waste so that it takes up less room and breaks down quickly and easily, and if you want to save money on compost and mulch in the future, they’re an essential piece of kit.

The 2200 Watt Bosch ‘PowerDrive’ motor and that high rotational speed cope with most things that you are likely to throw at it. Despite being lighter than most comparable shredders, the AXT Rapid 2200 excels with incredible cutting performance. A flat plunger helps you push down waste into the funnel easily but it pulls in material strongly and smoothly. A high-speed 2,200 W Bosch Powerdrive motor delivers the highest torque in its class for effortless shredding.Don’t put too much material in the funnel at once and put the thicker ends of branches in first if you can. If your blades are dual-edged and both sides are blunt, flip them over and do the same on the other side. It has a long, 10m orange cable that's easy to see and comes with a good sized collection bag that attaches to two hooks on the side to catch the shreddings as they fall. 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’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.

But like other shredders that come with a collection box , it's only useable when this 50L plastic box is in place.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. Possibly the only questions are “Is your garden waste predominantly woody” and, “Do I want a quieter self feeding model? The blades on cheaper impact shredders can blunt quickly so make sure you can access them easily – most funnels swing open with the twist of a dial and all the machines in our test had reversible blades, so they last twice as long before they needed replacing. The BBC Gardeners' World Magazine reviews team tested different electric shredders for the same amount of time and with the same range of material - including woody branches and fresher growth and both straight and messier, branched stems.