Shredders with Tow Hook

The shredder, also called a wood chipper or simply a chipper, is a machine designed for shredding pruning waste and gardening residues such as branches, leaves or grass. In recent years, shredders have become widespread, partly due to legislation prohibiting the burning of brushwood and weeds for safety and pollution reasons.

However, these types of residues need to be disposed of quickly, but transport to a landfill can often be complicated.

The biochipper allows waste material to be ground down, minimising its volume and offering three advantages:

• Saving time and waste transport costs;
• Production of raw material for fertilising plants, gardens and vegetable gardens;
• Possibility of producing pellet at home using a pellet mill.

It should be noted that shredders, regardless of their power source and power rating, can work. Their structure is designed to process wood that has been recently cut from the tree. Dry wood would quickly damage the cutting blade and hammers that make up the cutting mechanism.

Our selection includes:

• Electric shredders: these are by far the most popular and widely used for domestic use, particularly thanks to their very affordable prices. Given the amount of work these bio-chippers can do, they require a good supply of power. This is why a 3 kW electricity supply is often required. Electric shredders feature an electric motor with brushes and a plastic structure. They are suitable for those who need to carry out cleaning work in small/medium-sized gardens. The diameter of the branches that electric bio-shredders can shred can be quite significant, even around 40-45 mm, but there is still a limit on quantity: branches of this diameter are only the exception, as the structure and motorisation of these machines do not allow for prolonged work with excessively thick woody material. The market offers both electric shredders with free discharge and those equipped with a grass collector. The latter offer the convenience of throwing the wood chips into a container, ready for disposal. Electric wood chippers can also reach professional quality standards. In general, professional electric shredders boast much higher performance in every respect. This is mainly due to induction motors, which have a much higher effective power output than brush motors, making these machines suitable for intense and prolonged use. The steel structure also gives them a robustness that will last for years without any signs of wear. The ease of use guaranteed by the large loading hoppers allows for high hourly productivity when the shredder is used intensively and for long periods of time. These machines are obviously intended for those who need to use them in large gardens or for agricultural work.
• Petrol shredders: thanks to their steel structure and motor power, they are most often considered professional-grade machines. These machines are designed to perform more demanding tasks than electric shredders, both in terms of the size of the material to be shredded and its quantity. Petrol shredders also offer the possibility of operating completely independently of electrical cables or tractor-mounted shafts. Hobbyist petrol shredders are suitable for anyone who needs to carry out household tasks to clean their garden. These machines are designed primarily for use in small/medium-sized gardens, thus meeting the need for sporadic shredding of waste. Professional petrol-powered shredders, on the other hand, are fitted with recognised quality petrol engines, such as Honda, Briggs & Stratton or Loncin. These machines offer much higher performance than electric models in every respect. This is also thanks to their combustion engines, which have a much higher effective power output than electric motors, but above all a long service life that makes them suitable for working in long sessions without the need to add fuel.
• Tractor-mounted shredders: these are capable of greater cutting capacity, thanks to their connection to the tractor, which guarantees great power and an almost unlimited supply. These machines can process logs or branches with a diameter ranging from 5 to 10 centimetres, up to 15 cm in diameter in the larger, professional models. Given its characteristics, the tractor-mounted shredder is obviously a tool designed for use in the agricultural world. Its structure and power make it suitable for even large-scale jobs.

Each category of shredder is designed to meet specific organic waste treatment needs, offering solutions for reducing environmental impact and producing compost, pellet or wood chips. Branch shredders and professional shredders are distinguished by their efficiency and robustness, guaranteeing high-level performance.

Shredders and wood chippers are essential tools for those working in gardening, sustainable agriculture or DIY, offering a practical solution for organic waste management. These machines transform branches, leaves and vegetable waste into material that can be used for composting or pellet production, contributing significantly to reducing environmental impact and optimising outdoor spaces.

Bio-shredders operate using an efficient cutting system that shreds organic material into small pieces. Depending on the model, they can be powered in different ways:

• Petrol shredders use a petrol engine and are ideal for large areas without access to electricity.
• Electric shredders are perfect for domestic use, quiet and easy to use, requiring only a power outlet.
• Tractor-mounted shredders harness the power of the tractor to process large quantities of material, suitable for professional agricultural use.

In the world of agriculture and gardening, shredders and wood chippers play crucial roles in plant waste management, but their specific uses are often confused. The main difference between the two machines lies in the cutting device, i.e. the end result of their work.

• Garden shredders are designed to work with smaller diameter plant material, such as leaves, small branches and pruning waste, reducing them to small fragments. This finely shredded material is ideal for use as a base for compost or for the production of pellet, contributing significantly to reducing environmental impact and creating an effective recycling cycle.
• Wood chipper, often simply called a chipper, is equipped to handle larger diameter branches and logs, transforming them into wood chips or coarse shavings. This material has multiple applications, from ground cover to the production of biomass for energy, demonstrating the versatility and effectiveness of these machines in the field of sustainable plant waste management

There are different types of shredders designed to meet specific organic waste treatment needs. AgriEuro offers a complete range of petrol, electric and tractor-mounted shredders, each with distinctive features that respond to various contexts of use

• Petrol shredders: these are the ideal choice for those who need mobility and power without being dependent on an electricity source. These models, often preferred for professional or agricultural applications, are capable of handling large volumes of material, including branches of considerable diameter.
• Electric shredders: these are perfect for domestic use or in smaller environments. Their quiet operation and energy efficiency make them particularly suitable for residential gardens, offering an environmentally friendly and convenient solution for reducing plant waste.
• For those working in large-scale agriculture, tractor-mounted shredders offer maximum efficiency, harnessing the power of the tractor to process large quantities of material. These devices are designed for intensive operation, making them indispensable for waste management on large estates or farms.

In addition, AgriEuro's range of professional shredders includes advanced machinery capable of meeting the most demanding requirements. These shredders are built to withstand intensive and prolonged use, offering superior performance in shredding branches and plant residues of various sizes.

Petrol shredders are a powerful and autonomous solution for managing plant waste in large open areas. These machines are equipped with a petrol engine that provides the power needed to effectively shred branches and pruning residues. Thanks to their sturdy construction, petrol shredders are capable of handling larger volumes of work, making them ideal for professional and agricultural use.

• Autonomy: they do not require electrical connections, allowing them to operate anywhere.
• Motor power: the combustion engine guarantees high performance, even with large-diameter materials.
• Versatility: suitable for various types of vegetation, from thin branches to small logs.

Petrol shredders are mainly used in areas where the quantity and volume of plant waste to be managed is significant. They are the preferred choice of gardeners, farmers and landscaping professionals who require an efficient machine for reducing organic waste. These machines facilitate the production of compost or mulching material, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact and the improvement of soil fertility.

Electric shredders are divided into two categories: those equipped with an electric motor and those without. The former category stands out for their efficiency and practicality in processing small/medium-sized plant waste. Equipped with an electric motor, these devices are ideal for use in residential gardens, transforming branches, leaves and pruning waste into useful material for composting or as mulch for flower beds.

The structure of electric shredders includes a feed hopper, a cutting system (blades or rollers) and a container or grass collector for the shredded material. Powered by domestic electricity, these machines offer simple and safe operation, with a start and stop button for immediate control.