The models that were shown are Toro electric #51574, #51602 and #51592. I ran a comparison of all three but the cutting mechanism (a metal blade, plastic string or whatever) is not included in the Specifications, so I have no way of telling which one might be the one you recommend. The all sell for $56-$57 (one is $1 more than the other two). and bit firmer/tougher than oak leaves or marigolds. So your recommendation of one with metal blades - and telling me where I can get it - is reading my mind! Many said they spent more time replacing the string than shredding leaves! One person even tried heavier gauge plastic string, and after that, metal wire, with no better results. There is review after review from users saying they had to constantly replace/reload the string after only a couple handful of leaves. It quickly became apparent that models that use plastic string are no good. Thank you! Since posting the above, I have been researching and reading lots of reviews on Amazon.
I have seen them made by Worx, Flowtron, Harbor Freight, etc.Īnyone have one? What brand? Why do you love it or hate it? I would really appreciate any advice! I am only looking to shred the magnolia leaves - no wood, branches, sticks, twigs, etc., - so I'm hoping an electric one will serve the purpose. I don't want to invest in a gas-powered chipper/mulcher/shredder. I've also done the old trick of running the mulching lawn mower over a raked up pile. It blows the leaves all over the place and is pretty inefficient. I tried putting the leaves in a large plastic trashcan and using my weed wacker (string trimmer) but it did not work well at all.
They are easy enough to rake up, but I never know exactly where to go with them after I have them raked up. Does anyone have any experience with electric leaf mulchers/shredders? I have a ton of magnolia leaves year-round and they are difficult to use as mulch because they are big, they blow around, and they are slow to break down.
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