Branch thickness and the power to feed it · review
A steel-bodied electric mulcher with three 11-inch blades for leaves and yard waste, at $300. It is big and pricey for the job.
The WORX cuts with line. This uses three steel blades at 4,100 RPM in a steel body.
That means $110 more and twice the weight.
Wear eye and hearing protection, feed material only with the supplied push stick or paddle, and never reach into the hopper. The manual sets the limit on what the machine can take.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
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| Motor | 15 A, 1,800 W |
|---|---|
| Blades | Three 11 in, 4,100 RPM |
| Housing | Powder-coated steel |
| Wheels | Two 6 in |
| Weight | 39.9 lb |
| Amazon reference | B0DDDH4QHR |
| EAN | 0850035629123 |
Blades: the listing says three 11-inch blades.
It is sold as a leaf and yard-waste mulcher, so check the manual before you feed wood.
7.4/ 10
A heavier alternative to the WORX, if you want steel.
A big leaf volume and someone who dislikes line systems.
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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