Written on: 21/05/2010 by Gordunne (1 review written)
Bought this machine as the JCB Model I borrowed was rubbish. Easy to assemble,only 3 screws to hold motor on though,if they dont hold will put stronger screws in.Done a pile of twigs in an hour,not to noisy and coped well,small stuff could do with blade adj I think. All in all very satisfied. Liked the big hopper.Would have liked a Bosch but money a bit tight and this was sitting there so got for £80 and took it home. Done my job,just dont overload. (read more)
Written on: 13/07/2009
Was looking for a cheap and cheerful shredder when i saw this Challenge Xtreme 2500w Quiet Shredder in an Argos discount store. Seems to work fine. Cannot be robbed at the price of £50 (read more)
Written on: 16/07/2008 by precycled (2 reviews written)
This shredder does not have an auto-reverse function and none is described on the packaging or manual; however I bought it from the Argos website under the impression that it does. The shredder does have a manual switch to run the shredder in reverse, which clears jams from too much wood but does not clear the leafy mush that collects between blades on the roller. The plastic chute where branches go down is only around 1mm thick and bent out of shape on the second use. I now have a Bosch AXT... (read more)
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Written on: 11/02/2010
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