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The 6 Best Shredders – Guide

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The 6 Best Shredders – Guide

A shredder is suitable for shredding garden waste such as branches and twigs. This not only saves space in your organic waste garbage can but also makes gardening easier. Shredders are available as roller, knife, and turbine shredders.

Find out which shredder is suitable for your purposes in our checklist. A selection of practical shredders can be found in our product recommendations.

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The Different Types Of Shredders
  • There are so-called roller shredders, knife shredders, and turbine shredders.
  • Roller shredders crush branches and twigs with the help of rollers that are pressed against an individually adjustable metal plate. With a roller shredder, you can shred even bulky garden waste quite well. Roller shredders are relatively quiet and usually have an automatic intake. They are less suitable for wet material.
  • Knife shredders are suitable for finer cuts so that you can use the cut material very well for mulching afterward. To ensure that you always achieve a good cutting result, the blades should be resharpened regularly.
  • Turbine shredders work with a roller-like turbine equipped with blades. They combine the advantages of a knife shredder and a roller shredder in one device but are also correspondingly more expensive.
The Performance
  • You have the choice between a shredder with electric drive or a gasoline shredder.
  • Gasoline shredders have significantly more power, which is measured here in horsepower. The higher the horsepower number, the more powerful the shredder. Particularly good shredders score with up to 15 hp.
  • With an electric shredder, you can tell the power by the wattage. Common models have about 2,500 to 3,000 watts. This is quite sufficient for normal garden waste.
The Volume
  • Shredders can be quite loud, so that the work is not very pleasant. Roller shredders are much quieter than other models and are therefore often referred to as “quiet shredders”. The noise level of electric shredders, for example, is around 70 dB to 90 dB.
Safety
  • A shredder should have good stability. A restart safety device is also very important. It prevents the machine from continuing to run immediately after you have removed any jammed chippings.
  • A tamping wedge not only makes your work easier, it also prevents you from reaching too deeply into the filling chute.
The Equipment
  • A cover that can protect the shredder from sudden rain and much more is extremely practical. A comfortable handle is also very useful for moving the shredder on any terrain.

We have compiled the best and most interesting shredders. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

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The Best Sellers Of Shredders

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular shredders for you.

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1 Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black
2 Bonsaii Paper Shredder for Home Use,6-Sheet Crosscut Paper and Credit Card Shredder for Home Office with Handle for Document,Mail,Staple,Clip-3.4 Gal Wastebasket(C237-B) Bonsaii Paper Shredder for Home Use,6-Sheet Crosscut Paper and Credit Card Shredder for Home Office...
3 Bonsaii 12-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, 5.5 Gal Home Office Heavy Duty Shredder for Paper, Credit Card, Mails, Staples, with Transparent Window, High Security Level P-4 (C275-A) Bonsaii 12-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, 5.5 Gal Home Office Heavy Duty Shredder for Paper, Credit...
4 Bonsaii 10-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, 5.5 Gal Home Office Heavy Duty Shredder for Credit Card, Staple, Clip with Transparent Window(C209-D) Bonsaii 10-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, 5.5 Gal Home Office Heavy Duty Shredder for Credit Card,...
5 Bonsaii Paper Shredder, 8-Sheet Crosscut Shredder with 4.2 Gallon Bin Shred Credit Card/Mail/Staple/Clip, P-4 Security Level Document Shredder with Handle for Home Office (C261-C) Bonsaii Paper Shredder, 8-Sheet Crosscut Shredder with 4.2 Gallon Bin Shred Credit...
6 Aurora Commercial Grade 200-Sheet Auto Feed High Security Micro-Cut Paper Shredder/ 60 Minutes/Security Level P-5 Aurora Commercial Grade 200-Sheet Auto Feed High Security Micro-Cut Paper Shredder/ 60...
7 Bonsaii 18-Sheet Heavy Duty EverShred C149-C Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder 60 Minutes Running Time, 6 Gallon Pullout Basket and 4 Casters, Black Bonsaii 18-Sheet Heavy Duty EverShred C149-C Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder 60 Minutes...
8 Bonsaii Paper Shredder for Home Use, 8-Sheet StripCut Home Office Shredder, CD/Credit Card Shredder Machine with Overheat Protection, 3.4 Gallons Wastebasket Bonsaii Paper Shredder for Home Use, 8-Sheet StripCut Home Office Shredder, CD/Credit Card Shredder...
9 Bonsaii 12-Sheet Micro Cut Shredders for Home Office, 60 Minute P-4 Security Level Paper Shredder for CD, Credit Card, Mails, Staple, Clip, with Jam-Proof System & 4.2 Gal Pullout Bin C266-B Bonsaii 12-Sheet Micro Cut Shredders for Home Office, 60 Minute P-4 Security Level Paper Shredder...
10 Fellowes 14C10 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Home Office Paper Shredder Fellowes 14C10 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Home Office Paper Shredder
11 Amazon Basics 8 Sheet High Security Micro Cut Shredder with Pullout Basket, Black Amazon Basics 8 Sheet High Security Micro Cut Shredder with Pullout Basket, Black
12 Bonsaii 15-Sheet Office Paper Shredder, 40 Mins Heavy Duty Shredder for Home Office, Crosscut Shreder with Anti-Jam System & P-4 High Security Supports CD/Credit Cards/Staple,5 Gal Pullout Bin C169-B Bonsaii 15-Sheet Office Paper Shredder, 40 Mins Heavy Duty Shredder for Home Office, Crosscut...
13 Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD and Credit Card/ 60 Minutes Continuous Run Time Shredder Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD and Credit Card/ 60...
14 BONSEN Heavy Duty Paper Shredder, 24-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, 40-Min Continuous Running Time, Commercial Grade Shredder for Office, 9-Gallon Big Basket, 55dB Super Quiet, P-4 High Security (S3105) BONSEN Heavy Duty Paper Shredder, 24-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, 40-Min Continuous Running Time,...
15 BONSEN Paper Shredder for Home Office, 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, P-4 High Security Level, Quiet Credit Card Shredder with Jam Proof System, 4 Gallons Bin (S3201) BONSEN Paper Shredder for Home Office, 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, P-4 High Security Level, Quiet...
16 Aurora AU1275MA Professional Grade 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and CD/Credit Card Shredder/ 60 Minutes Continuous Run Time, White/Gray Aurora AU1275MA Professional Grade 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and CD/Credit Card Shredder/ 60 Minutes...
17 HP - Paper Shredder Micro Cut, 80-Sheet Auto Feed, Shreds Credit Cards & Staples, Heavy Duty Paper Shredder for Home Use with 3.8 Gallon Basket HP - Paper Shredder Micro Cut, 80-Sheet Auto Feed, Shreds Credit Cards & Staples, Heavy Duty Paper...
18 Aurora AU1220XA 12 Sheet Crosscut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 5.2 gal Wastebasket Aurora AU1220XA 12 Sheet Crosscut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 5.2 gal Wastebasket
19 Fellowes ‎Powershred 99Ci 18-Sheet 100% Jam-Proof Crosscut Paper Shredder for Office and Home, Black/Gray 3229901 Fellowes ‎Powershred 99Ci 18-Sheet 100% Jam-Proof Crosscut Paper Shredder for Office and Home,...
20 Bonsaii Heavy Duty Paper Shredder, 24 Sheet 60 Mins Large Office Crosscut Shredder for Commercial Use, Anti-Jam System & P-4 High Security Supports CD/Credit Cards/Staples, 7 Gal Pullout Bin C144-D Bonsaii Heavy Duty Paper Shredder, 24 Sheet 60 Mins Large Office Crosscut Shredder for Commercial...

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Current Offers Of Shredders

You can find the best current offers on shredders in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
Bonsaii 10-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, 5.5 Gal Home Office Heavy Duty Shredder for Credit Card, Staple, Clip with Transparent Window(C209-D)
Bonsaii 10-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, 5.5 Gal Home Office Heavy Duty Shredder for Credit Card, Staple, Clip with Transparent Window(C209-D)
Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
$53.11 −6% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
Fellowes 14C10 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Home Office Paper Shredder
Fellowes 14C10 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Home Office Paper Shredder
Quiet Operation: Minimized noise to prevent distraction in shared workplaces or at home
$119.99 −17% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 7
Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD and Credit Card/ 60 Minutes Continuous Run Time Shredder
Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD and Credit Card/ 60 Minutes Continuous Run Time Shredder
Nonstop 60-minute continuous run time. Basket Capacity - 300; Anti-jam auto-reverse to clear paper jams; ultra-quiet operation
$173.99 −29% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Shredders

What is a shredder?

A shredder is a machine often used in the garden. It shreds garden waste to make it easier to dispose of.

How does a shredder work?

A roller shredder crushes garden waste between its rollers, while a blade shredder cuts garden waste into small pieces. A turbine shredder combines the advantages of the roller and knife shredder.

Which shredders are good?

Which shredders are good is a matter of taste and depends on the intended use. You can find a wide selection of good shredders in our product recommendations.

Why does my knife shredder run backwards at times?

A knife shredder runs backwards as soon as something gets caught in the knives, clogging the cutting mechanism. This is to clear the blockage in the chipper.

How much does a shredder cost?

Depending on the size and type, shredders cost between 200 and 1000 euros. Professional versions for large areas cost significantly more.

What kind of shredders are available?

Shredders are divided into roller, knife and turbine shredders.

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