10 best garden shredders under 20,000 rubles

The main advantage of this grinder over analogues in the budget segment is the rotary principle of operation. Chopping knives are located on a vertical disk, due to which it easily crushes both leaves and grass, as well as rather thick (up to 44 mm) branches, without clogging. Another plus is the combination of relatively low noise and impressive electric motor power - 2.8 kW. So, according to reviews, the device can be filled with trimmings of shrubs (raspberry, shadberry, willow), pine paws along with cones, aspen, birch, etc. When processing them, there is no sound discomfort. The output is chips with a length of 30 – 35 mm.To slightly reduce the fraction, it is recommended to adjust the gap between the cutter and the stop plate according to the instructions given.

A budget chopper for infrequent and leisurely use with a minimum of basic functions is considered an indispensable thing in a small summer cottage. It cuts branches up to 1.5 cm with a bang, with fresh grass and tops it also straightens out, but it requires frequent cleaning of the shaft. The motor is very powerful, according to the documents, the device is designed for a material thickness of up to 4 cm, but in practice, knives cannot withstand such a load. From the reviews it is known about another design problem - dry bearings. Because of them, it is better to disassemble and lubricate the unit before the first start-up, otherwise there is a risk that the bearing will jam. They will change it in the service for free, subject to the availability of spare parts, which is far from always the case.

An electric shredder is rightly called an omnivore: it cuts whole trees or thick branches, no matter - dry or wet, with leaves or needles, as long as the thickness of the wood does not exceed 40 mm. For a house with a small garden plot, its capabilities are enough, while you do not need to overpay and be afraid that it will break at an odd hour. According to reviews, the average service life reaches 2 years, then it starts to break down. The cutting mechanism consists of 2 knives, which is typical for cheap shredders, there are no spare knives to replace. With spare parts, the problem, respectively, maintainability is in question. And when grinding freshly cut grass, you will have to work a little longer due to the constant winding on the shaft, it is better to dry it first.

A specialized all-rounder that grinds grain, hay, straw and fresh grass into a variety of animal feed mixes, as well as compost and mulch. For each type of products it is completed with a separate knife. The grinding process is carried out in a 10-liter bunker; up to 150 kg of grass mass can be obtained per hour. It is not intended for processing branches, however, the chopper seriously saves time and effort on caring for a garden plot and preparing feed in a personal or small farm. The owners are satisfied with it, they only complain about the outdated instructions and the manufacturer's recommendation to independently design a protective cover with a seal for the motor.

Despite its modest size, the performance of an inexpensive model reaches 150 kg / h. The declared maximum load is branches with a diameter of 4 cm, in fact, it “takes” cherry and birch 3 cm each without losing the sharpness of the knives. During operation it is noisy (almost 100 dB), the operator needs headphones.The opening of the receiving compartment is narrow, for the safe supply of debris, a plastic pusher is provided in the package, but the branches must first be cleaned of knots. When grinding wet materials - fresh grass, leaves, tops, etc., frequent cleaning of the internal elements is necessary. The engine overheats under excessive load, it needs to be allowed to cool for about 10 minutes, but hitting a stone or glass is not scary, as the protection will work.

The milling shredder of the famous Swedish brand Stiga is a convenient and quite productive tool for cleaning the garden plot from seasonal trimmings. The design is based on the rotation of an 8-tooth hardened steel gear driven by a 3.4 HP brushless electric motor. With. The reverse function allows you to deal with a stuck object without disassembling the case. The operation is simple and safe, carried out using large buttons marked with inscriptions, for feeding there is a complete plunger with an ergonomic handle.The container is very roomy - 60 liters, can move out from under the frame on special skids, but is made of fairly soft plastic and bends when raised and lowered.

One of the few budget models that can grind medium and large debris in intensive mode. The knife cutting system handles branches of medium hardness up to 40 mm, and cuts them into small chips of the ideal size for mulching. Thin branches (up to 0.5 cm) pass through, but still break into pieces 10 cm long. The device is not heavy (14 kg), stable, equipped with 2 transport wheels, can be moved and installed in the right place without much effort. But noisy like a chainsaw - the power of 2.5 kW affects, thanks to which more than 250 kg of trimmings can be disposed of per day. And there are complaints about the short power cable.

The brand familiar to many gardeners, the pleasant price and the impressive capabilities of the chopper have led to its extreme popularity. Ryobi RSH2545B is the youngest and most inexpensive model in the line and the only one equipped with cutting blades, not milling cutters. Due to this, the branches are cut into small fragments, but it is imperative to monitor the sharpness of the edges and not get carried away with laying thick trunks. The maximum cutting diameter is 45 mm, and the owners confirm that the device “gnaws” thick branches without problems. What he lacks is a longer cord (6 m) and a constructive improvement of the lock on the garbage bin, it often jams.

The main advantage of the model lies in the ability to capture the trunk or branch and tighten it completely as it is crushed. This is convenient - while the first portion is chopped, you can already prepare the second. And the jamming of the device is not scary - just a little, you can immediately turn on the auto-reverse. The shredder makes almost no noise, the Makita branded electric motor does not heat up, the design copes with the declared thickness of the trees - up to 4 cm. The fragments are quite large - up to 3 cm in length, therefore, to obtain high-quality mulch, it is recommended to pass the wood pulp through the shredder again.

Handy, fast-acting shredder with laser-cut double blades. It is not suitable for chopping grass and roots, but from branches of 1–2 cm it will instantly make not mulch, but a feast for the eyes. It will also cope with thick trunks, but you need to get used to the feed - due to the increased speed, they quickly tighten and get stuck. Even small branches can be chopped, only they are recommended to be served in a bunch.To connect the device to the electrical network, you need an extension cord - it does not have its own cord, only a built-in plug. Also, there is no grass catcher - a bag for collecting chips is offered to be purchased separately, or you can use a household bucket of a suitable height.