Bosch AXT Rapid 2200 Corded 90kg/hr 2200W Electric Shredder

Although not a large machine it really performs. We had a huge pile of garden waste that needed to be dealt with so decided, after much research to purchase this Bosch shredder and we have not been disappointed. We have been rather restricted by the weather but are gradually working our way through our green mountain. It is a great little machine, brilliant for the price and to be thoroughly recommended.

Easy to set up and use, don't shove too much in at once or it bungs up. Beware anything with soil/pebbles, they blunt the blade instantly. It is quick to dismantle and remove blade and re-sharpen it, which is worth doing quite frequently.

I have used other shredders that use a large gear to crush and chop and this shredder is much better. I was surprised that it is pretty quiet and very fast. I would strongly recommend this machine.

Generally, an excellent shredder but can clog if fed too rapidly with wet grasses. Copes well with freshly-cut twigs and stalks with no risk of thrashing the operator. Relatively quiet but wear ear-defenders to exclude high frequency sounds. Avoid carrying stones into the machine - these will damage the blade.

It worked but things kept jamming even though the twigs were small. It also did not start well, having to twist the on off button many times just to get it going. The funnel is designed that you cannot overfill it. First day was OK. Second day it stopped cutting things into small stuff and just started shaving the twigs. Constantly stopping to check if something was jammed, but nothing was evident why it did this. And then it just stopped. So took it apart once again, even the blade to see if anything was jammed behind it. Nothing. Putting it back together was a nightmare as well. B&Q I am returning this one to you. I thought because Bosch put their name to it, it would be good. Nope.