How to Find the Best Chipper Shredder for the Best Price
When it comes to yard clean up a chipper shredder can help you make quick work of all those dead leaves, sticks and branches. As we become more conscious of wasting precious materials, the trash of our yard area is becoming a source of mulch and money-saving compost to enrich our gardens. Here is some information on how to buy the best chipper shredder at the best price so you can reduce the volume of garden waste and convert it into something valuable. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide what you need. Before shopping for a chipper shredder you will want to figure out exactly what you want your machine to do. Do you need heavy work like grinding tree limbs or are you primarily looking to shred leaves and twigs? Electric shredders and combination units will handle light work but will be limited by cord length. Heavier gas-driven units can handle bigger wood and can be used away from an electrical source. The more demanding the task, the more expensive chipper shredder you will probably need.
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Do your research. Consumer Guide liked the Patriot CSV-2515 electric chipper-shredder. At an estimated $890, this chipper shredder handles small branches to 2 1/2" in diameter, leaves and other yard debris well. It is small enough to move and store easily.
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Compare prices for features. For around $1100, the Patriot CSV-3060 gas chipper-shredder is made for the heavier jobs. It handles larger yards, chips branches to 3" in diameter well and was highly reviewed by How Stuff Works.
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Consider environmental issues. The WoodChipperShredder.com 1.5 Horsepower Electric Wood Chipper Shredder is an electric model that is easy to use and relieves you of the usual gas emissions so it is environmentally friendly. It can handle 2 1/2" diameter branches and, like the Patriot CSV-2515, costs about $890.
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Choose a chipper shredder that fits your demands. Personally, I use the McCulloch MCS 1400. For my yard I only need a lightweight machine. It's a small electric chipper shredder that is easily rolled from place to place and handles light work nicely. I wouldn't chip branches over 1" in diameter with it though it is supposed to handle slightly larger. The assembly instructions are somewhat skewed and the chipper shredder does have a few idiosyncrasies you need to get used to, but you couldn't get a better, small chipper shredder for such a low price anywhere. It sells for an estimated $200.
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Look at reviews and ratings. There are many more models to choose from. For more information on how to find the best chipper shredder for the best price, please check the links listed in the Resources below.
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MIghtyDreamer
Feb 06, 2009
You broke down well the definitions of types and costs of chipper shredders for the average person to understand. thanks for the information -
Kallicat
Jan 25, 2009
Great information about chippers/shredders. I am looking into getting one in the next few years.
