A useful helper in the country: garden electric shredder

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Plant care on the land is accompanied by regular waste collection. Even with a small area and a small number of plantations, difficulties arise. It is especially difficult to dispose of branches of bushes and trees. To facilitate the performance of these working operations, an electric garden shredder is used. It will be easier to choose the right technique and not experience difficulties during operation after reading this article.

Electric shredder

The content of the article

1 What is a chopper for?
2 Technical parameters and selection rules
3 Garden shredders: how to choose the best deal on the market
4 The advantages and disadvantages of homemade products
5 Conclusions and additional recommendations
6 Video: overview of garden shredders

What is a chopper for?

Without previous experience, it may seem that such equipment is superfluous. With the help of an ax and a chopping block, even large branches are divided into small parts. They will be useful for heating, and small waste will be poured into the compost pit. But any experienced person will immediately note several disadvantages of traditional methods and the clear advantages of new technologies:

It takes a lot of time and effort to get the job done. In the fall and spring, labor costs increase. The use of technology significantly speeds up these processes.
If long branches are folded into the fertilizer pit, it will quickly fill up. Small fragments decompose faster. They fill the volume with minimal voids.
Shredded branches are suitable for mulching. They create insulating layers in winter. They protect plants, retain moisture, prevent soil overheating.
It is easier to work with waste in this form. For export, they are loaded into a bag. Here, as in the compost pit, the available volume is used rationally.

The issue of converting raw materials into pellets should be considered separately. This pelleted wood waste is subsequently used as fuel. By means of the screw mechanism, loading into the boiler is automated. With the correct use of such equipment, heating costs can be significantly reduced.

Pellet boiler

Note! The above describes how unnecessary waste is converted into valuable raw materials.There is no point in considering a completely useless incineration process. It should be noted that in some municipalities, making large smoky fires in the open air is prohibited.

Technical parameters and selection rules

Electric garden shredder is preferable to other options for the following reasons:

This technique, with equal power, is cheaper than gasoline or diesel models.
It is ready for immediate use without any special training.
Such a power unit is characterized by increased reliability. It can be operated for a long time without changing oil, filters or other routine procedures.
Electric shredders are compact and lightweight.

The electric motor turns on in any weather

Helpful information! Diesel engines are difficult to start at low temperatures. Gasoline units are less sensitive to these conditions, but they consume more fuel.

Operating principle

Structural and technological drawings

This picture shows the seed of a simple crushing unit. It makes it easier to understand the purpose and functionality of the components of the equipment:

1 - support posts.
2, 9 - fastening elements.
3 - a disk with perpendicular blades. This device throws the shredded waste outside.
4, 5 - knives set at an angle and horizontally. This arrangement of tools ensures efficient handling of different types of waste.
6, 7 - inlet necks. The branches are loaded from the side, leaves and other small plant waste are loaded from above.
8 - grinder body.
10 - a device that prevents the accumulation of debris.
11 - neck for unloading processed raw materials.
12, 13, 14 - structural elements fixing the power unit.
15 - electric motor.
16 - power button.

Garden shredder (shredder) application

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Equipping different models of equipment

The above is a simple old model of domestic production. The consumer parameters of a modern garden shredder (shredder) are much better.

Compact model

The body, necks and other parts of the structure are made of high quality polymers. The use of new materials provides high strength with low weight. Pay attention to other features of the shredder:

Even lighter models are equipped with wheels.
Some models come standard with special waste collection bags.
The compact size does not make it difficult to carry out work in cramped conditions. They come in handy when choosing a suitable storage location.

Waste pusher with red handle for increased safety

The raised body allows the use of bulky containers

In this model, a robust metal frame provides structural rigidity. Large wheels with rubber tires make it easier to navigate uneven terrain.

Shredder with plastic container for the accumulation of processed waste

Protrusions on the neck guide the branches in the right direction, reduce the risk of injury

Knife shredder

The cutter is better suited for crushing solid waste

Multi-purpose knife-milling tool efficiently recycles various waste, but is expensive

The versatile knife-milling tool efficiently recycles various types of waste, but is expensive

How to purchase a suitable electric garden shredder

The following list contains the criteria to consider when choosing a garden electric shredder:

A powerful power unit is more expensive. But it performs its functions with less loads, so the resource of the equipment is greater.
It is necessary to check for what maximum thickness of branches a particular apparatus is designed.
Heavy equipment will make it more difficult to move. But it is more stable compared to compact models.
Household shredders of garden waste are powered by a 220 V network. Professional-level equipment is connected to 380 V (three phases).
Be sure to check the type of working tools (knives, cutter, combined version). You should make sure that there will be no problems with sharpening, purchasing spare parts.

Garden shredders: how to choose the best deal on the market

Brand / Model	Power, kWh	Thickness branches (maximum), mm	Weight, kg	Tool	price, rub.
Champion / SH250	2,5	40	10,8	knives	7600- 8200
Bosch AXT / Rapid 2000	2	35	11,5	knives	9200- 10900
Bosch / AXT Rapid 2200	2,2	40	12	knives	12800- 13400
Stiga / Bio Silent 2500	2,5	40	28,5	cutter	14950- 15800
Bosch / AXT 25 D	2,5	40	31,3	cutter	19600- 21300
VIKING / GE 375	3	40	31	combination knives	35000- 38300

The advantages and disadvantages of homemade products

If you create a garden shredder with your own hands, you can use the power unit you need in terms of power, take into account other individual needs. But you need the ability to process metal, welding and other specialized equipment. If there are no appropriate skills and equipment, the total cost will be more than purchasing a finished product in a store. Before implementing an appropriate project, you need to sensibly assess your capabilities.

For the manufacture of homemade products, standard parts, components and assemblies are used

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Conclusions and additional recommendations

To figure out how to choose a garden shredder without mistakes, you need to make a list of personal requirements:

The area, number of plants, and other parameters of the land plot are taken into account.
The weight of the equipment and its dimensions matter.
Some new brands make quality products, but offer them cheaper than established manufacturers.
You should check not only warranty obligations, but also the availability of a technical service center.

A comprehensive analysis of all significant factors will help you make the right decision.