Masport bio shredder/chipper 6.5

[Paper Rustler]

does anybody know anything about these ? I have a friend that is keen to buy one for chipping garden waste and would like to know if it is suitable.

[GardenKit]

Sold a few of these. In common with most machines of this size they ar OK but dont expect too much.

 

They are stated as having a 65mm capacity on the chipper, but you will soon get fed up trying to chip that. It will however gobble up 40mm with ease, but the sticks do have to be straight with no branches.

 

The shredder must not be overloaded, its only suited to about 12mm material max, and not too bushy or you cant get it down to the shredder, it just jams in the chute.

 

It chucks the chip out the bottom and soon builds up a pile which blocks the discharge, so clear the chip or move the machine often.

 

On the plus side its well built and has a simple belt drive which is self tensioned by the weight of the engine. Its a bit bulky for storage too, and unstable for transport in a van or trailer.

 

Hope this helps.