What is BEST GARDEN SHREDDER like after 7 years use? Bosch AXT 25 TC

[@LeighScott-p4b]

I have had mine for what seems 10 years. And not stuck in a garage all winter, coming out for a brief stint in a short spring, but sub-tropical Queensland and going every week all year. And I do zero maintenance (though I might start). It has NEVER let me down. Like all pieces of gear, it takes a experience to find out what it prefers and what you have to do to make it happy. That said it is 1000% better than the rubbish gear that preceded it. By far the best garden gear of have ever owned. Saved me going to the dump hundreds of time. I really love my Harry (Bosch).

[@ToTheGarage]

We should start the owners club🤣

[@nicolajohnson9723]

Thank you, thank you. Just saved us from spending a fortune a replacement. Your tip about sharpening the aluminium plate by turning the knob was great and sorted out our problems.

[@bobwalker6573]

I also have one of these, used semi professionally for 6 years. I use loads more WD40, especially when dealing with conifers, at least once per hour of use. Without this the Guide Plate tends to seize - stuck up with sap. Apart from that , the best investment I have made in a long time. Work it for days on end (10 - 15 a year, 6 - 8 hours a day) with no problems .

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Bobb Good to hear from someone who has given theirs more use than me. I genuinely think it's still the best machine on the market after all these years. (Without spending thousands obviously) I will increase my WD40 input👍

[@janmccormack1144]

Do you have any idea of the running costs per hour?

[@bobwalker6573]

A tally depends on the pics of electricity, however about £0.60 per hour. Not a lot !

[@JefJanssens]

Can the knifes be taken out to be sharpened?

[@bobwalker6573]

@@JefJanssens no, it's a fixed multiblade rotor. However the anvil can be adjusted to compensate for wear. I'm still using mine and haven't even replaced the, replaceable anvil.

[@Eeepus]

Thanks. Great review. A bit slow at the start, but made me pull the trigger on this machine - 4 years after you made this review!

[@hannugrusbacka5583]

Thank you very much for this review. I actually bought one yesterday thanks to your video. The final result of the chips is most important for me. Greetings from Sweden

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad I could help!

[@austenj4539]

"Every year, I open 'her' up and give 'her' a squirt of WD40." Reminds me of my marriage vows! I have to state, as a pro-gardener - I found that this Bosch clogged [as all do] with green leaves. Releasing the Bosch hood to unlock is a pain not found on the Macallister Drum unit, once sold from Screwfix. Go to anything now found with 45mm/2 inch branch crunching capacity for around £160,

[@sidneyalicea9768]

Just set the pressure plate after 5 years, no wonder wasn't cutting right,...Thank you for the video.

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it helped

[@YourFrienjamin]

The way you take care of it - I'm not surprised it's lasted.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Benjamin

[@MetzJnr]

11:11 perhaps a sideways telescopic wheel frame would have sorted the top heavy issue for transport. Then collapse it back ik for storage..

[@asa100]

Thank you!! Best review ever! What’s great is showing how it works over the years, there isn’t one German review nearly as good as yours! Thanks again 👍🏻

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Sascha. Very kind of you to say so.👍

[@johnathanrudy7049]

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[@areshudson4508]

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[@johnathanrudy7049]

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[@johnathanrudy7049]

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[@athanassiosdesigner]

Have it for more than 10 years. It has shredded literally tons and huge volumes. It was me that let it down with a faulty electric cable that damaged the circuit (loosened/unstable electrical current) I love this beast ! It’s a hard working partner.

[@ToTheGarage]

Well said sir

[@johnm3269]

Thanks. its always good to know that things last. I am buying with added confidence after seeing your video

[@jeroengoetstouwers8574]

I own it for a few months now and I got a big garden to work on. Its great for branches green and dried and provides amazing "mulch" to toss under hedges or around trees to keep the weeds down and provide extra protection against soil drying out. However green leaves tend to just get a rough chop, same with really thin branches. But for me it doesn't matter to much but if it bothers you try to bundle them together so the machine has something to bite down into. Overall great shredder and its relatively quiet compared to a classic shredder with spinning blades

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad you are enjoying your shredder👍

[@noahfence4969]

I have the 23TC and use it every fortnight during the growing season, I think it is about 9 to 10 years old.. Your review was spot on ! Even though mine is the little brother, it chomps through everything and fills up to 2 wheelie bins each fortnight. I have been taking down 20ft conifers for the last few years and have lent it to mates as well. I have just ordered a new pressure plate. I would replace it with a new one in a heartbeat., As you mention, it is wobbly to move around. One of the wheel axles is bent and so the wheel falls off regularly. It's worth the extra investment.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Noah. Great to here the smaller version is just as good

[@nilosof]

I've been through a couple of different shredders but I was really impressed when I managed to borrow this machine once. It is rather expensive in comparison but after seen your video on the condition after 7 years in use, I think I might actually buy me one.

[@ToTheGarage]

Great to hear!

[@kristinmcclary7194]

Great video on maintenance and I especially like the part on refreshing the blade.

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@janlucas2803]

I find this turbine system really good, especially for shredding green stuff. the major drawback with this model though is that the safety interlocks are not robust enough. I had to send mine back twice because the interlocks had failed, and it would not run.

[@quinxx12]

The crunch sounds are the best part. Just keeps munchin!

[@kevinharrigan4173]

good to know my recent purchase will last a few years. Thanks.

[@ToTheGarage]

Enjoy it Kevin. `shredding is good fun'.

[@Kimgundersen]

Jepp, I also have this one ( 6 years now) . I use it 2 - 3 times a year. Don't know if it's necessary, but I use bosch silicone garden tool spray after each use on the blades before I store it in the garage.

[@ToTheGarage]

Soundslike a good move to me Kim. I did not know Bosch did a spray. I will look out for that👍

[@daveboyd6642]

Just got my on delivered today and followed all your instructions and it works a dream thank you again my friend.

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad to help

[@austenj4539]

I wish that the wheels would pull out and lock to make it more stable when set up for use and for moving around. Also, I feed in the material more naturally from where you empty the basket, which is on the opposite side to the control buttons. Either way, Bosch should redesign so that the button control panel and the basket emptying process is on one side only. Finally, would it really have been so difficult to install a retractable housing for the power cord? Otherwise, a very good machine beyond design tweaks!

[@ToTheGarage]

Love the idea of a telescopic axle for moving it around. For me thats the weakest part of the design

[@sanderd17]

Having two handles pull out from the other side, like a wheel barrow, would also improve the stability a lot. Two handles offers way more correcting capabilities than one narrow handle at the top. Having all controls on the same side seems logical indeed. Though it's not that big of a machine to walk around it. I don't agree on the retractable power cord though. In my experience, those things get stuck when they fill up with garden debris, and cause more issues than a loose cord.

[@altomar718]

Great information and thanks so much for taking the time to make the video - Mine has just been delivered and having looked in the 'instruction' manual, the video expalianed what the 'instructions' didn't - Thanks a lot

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annashiegl]

Same here,had no idea how to remove the shute!

[@casper1240]

Great advice on the aluminium plate wondered why my machine wanst really chipping it was just shredding the branches thanks for the advice

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad to help

[@casper1240]

@@ToTheGarage 👍👍

[@NoferTrunions]

I'm sold. Biggest thing is one that draws the branches in. Some big gas shredders don't do that. (Wonder if someone makes a gas turbine cone, eh?) Of course now it looks like it might be NLA and so have to see what the new one is and where to get.

[@bruceboucher2134]

impressive love the blade sharpening facility, sadly not got any bushes large enough to shred

[@ToTheGarage]

I recon having this increases the pruning I do bruce. Because feeding it is such good fun😁

[@daveboyd6642]

Brilliant Video, I was just looking at buying one and you have convinced me this is the ideal one for me, thank you from Kinsale ,Ireland

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad I could help

[@katewarrender5484]

Great video. Thank you. It really helps to see how it works after seven years. I am so impressed seeing it in action. We bought a B&Q one a few years ago. May have been a quarter of the price but it was utter rubbish and never worked. If we buy another, it will definitely be one like yours. Thanks.

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it was helpful!👍

[@kjetilknyttnev3702]

I know its supposedly safe to do maintance and such near the blades. But please for the love of God, its SUCH an easy safety precaution to unplug it first. It's on standby, and you are putting your fingers in the grinder. No, its not supposed to switch on, but safety, people. Takes two seconds, could save you a hand.

[@AurelienCarnoy]

Great video. You are taking good care of it. Is that mineral oil you put on

[@shkico4513]

We have the exact model and I tried to use it after all the years my family kept it in garage. I noticed it doesn't shred even the smaller branches, it just cuts them partially so they get stuck pretty fast. Shredder was never maintained and I just looked into instruction manual, they don't say anything about WD40. I will try it though and see if that helps, but in that case I am not sure if it is a good idea to use the waste in a compost or around edible bushes and such...

[@ToTheGarage]

Wouldn't worry too much about WD40 contamination as its not advisable but can be consumed as its not oral toxic.

[@MirageProductions]

Interesting, I never knew that made one for the home gardener. Bosch has always been an excellent German Brand. Mine is made in Mexico and it's called Jose. He is actually out front cleaning up all the branches and leaves from last nights wind. He hasn't broken down yet.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Jesus cuts my lawn...

[@MirageProductions]

@@garyvanremortel5218 I had a Jesus about 15 years ago. Also very reliable. Had to leave it behind when I moved.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

@@MirageProductions He used to tell me 'blessed are the cheesemakers'.

[@barrytipton1179]

Sent the Mcallister back bought the Bosch it’s great much better than the einhell and Mcallister much easier to store for winter

[@ToTheGarage]

an excellent swap👍

[@barrytipton1179]

I had the einhell it worked well but was left out due to illness and forgetting I knew the Bosch was good but not how good I bought a Macalister wish I had watched your video first

[@AurelienCarnoy]

7:18 the aluminum got bent. How do i fix that? Take out the screw? Bang on the aluminum plate until it is strait? 😕

[@samphire]

I have a 7 year old one too, I used it the other day, works like new, great machine. The only two problems I have with it are the basket sliding forward and stopping the machine so I need to position it "up hill" and that its a pain to move if you don't install the top portion with the handle on.

[@ToTheGarage]

That happened to me one too! You have reminded me. I convinced myself it had blown a fuse and then felt foolish when I finally noticed the basket had got heavy and slid DOWNHILL! Thats a top tip for everyone that I missed. Thanks J S

[@cunnyfred9562]

@@ToTheGarage When you put WD-40 into your machine, doesn't it have a negative effect on plastic parts?

[@sMm49]

@@cunnyfred9562 does it affect dead material like plastic that much? It only removes grease. Can't see how that harms plastic. The cogs though...

[@stadleroux]

I used to have the same problem, and I particularly did not want to position it uphill, because then the blade cone is less successful in getting rid of chipped material inside it, causing it to get clogged up much easier, so I looked for another fix. I eventually ended up drilling two holes in the plastic housing in the front of the machine just above the basket and just inside the metal frame, screwed a small bolt into each with a nut and washer on both sides of the plastic to keep it in place with the bolt head about a centimeter or two above the plastic. Then I also drilled another hole into each of those little 'winglets' in the black part on both sides of the grille in the rear of the machine. I can't see that they serve any purpose other than decorative, but they are pretty sturdy! I then threaded a nice thick length of bungy cord through one of those holes, around the basket on the INSIDE of the metal frame in the front and back to the hole in the other 'winglet,' where I tied a good strong figure 8 knot in the bungy cord before tightening the cord enough to pull it back when I pulled it out, and then I made the same knot at the other end. I'm sure you could also use one of those bungys with the hooks already fitted if you wanted, it just needs to be the right length. When I need to remove the basket to empty it I simply hook the bungy cord over the two bolt heads in front, where it stays until I return the basket to its rightful place and then I unhook the cord and the basket is nice and tight in position once again!

[@mustasan77]

Great job, thank you for taking time to make this video, really useful piece of info..

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@george12652]

Hello John, That is a really good video on the AXT25 TC. Just one question,have you had occasion to use an Allen key on blade adjusting knob?or should it be left alone? Regards George

[@ozzcombe]

I have one lasted about two years Control board burt out can’t get replacement so it’s in pieces in garage

[@Giantcatcher]

It was effective at 13m30s when you turned it up to full speed. 👍

[@Daniel-wb4lr]

Strap it to a sack trolley to move around easier that's what I do when dragging it a distance

[@eylensuer1748]

Thank you for the video. Please let me know what is the difference between TC and D model apart from one is more expensive than the other?

[@ToTheGarage]

turbine cut =TC which is the one I have and more expensive. It has the clever cone shaped blade D is the standard machine with a less effective blade

[@josdenis3684]

Good review. Thanks!

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it was helpful Jos

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

I’m wondering if it will work well for green materials such as tomato plants at the end of the season? It strikes me as a really good machine! I hope they sell them in Canada! Klaus

[@ToTheGarage]

It should

[@chrischurm8821]

Thank you for the the useful ,to the point review . I'm looking myself at the moment and thought about the Bosch model one down from yours. How does yours handle privet cuttings? It's good to know yours has lasted a long time as the greater outlay is justifiable. ATB Chris.

[@jasonhuhare]

I think that after you used the machine last time, you had better clean up the machine. It makes your machine keep the best condition.

[@barrytipton1179]

Wish I hadn’t watched your video I’m tempted get shut of mine now and get this what’s the newer version I can’t find a description link

[@kotgc7987]

With self feeders, has anyone had their glove or hand caught as it feeds? Is it easy enough to press the stop button?

[@ToTheGarage]

As long as you dont have two trapped hands, the stop button is easily accessible and it should only be self feeding due to gravity. So pulling up or back on the branches should stop any cutting taking place. If your machine genuinely pulls branches in then its not cutting them all the way through (Will produce ribbons rather than chips) If so turn the knob on the side that brings the aluminium shearing plate into closer contact with the blade.👍

[@fletton_man]

Looks awesome. Just ordered one. Thanks!

[@ToTheGarage]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jamescooper2898]

Thanks for the video.. I love mine but can't figure out how to sharpen the blades... Or find a video on it. Anyone got any suggestions?

[@Zapo9668]

How well do leaves work with this? The top loader looks quite narrow?

[@ToTheGarage]

Mine has not seen to much leaf action beyond fir tree fronds and the leaves still attached to branches. I imagine if you are thinking of feeding it fallen eaves then yes the feed hopper is not really very well suited ad they would not be heavy enough to self feed. I copes with anything still attached to branches and twigs really well though.

[@Zapo9668]

@@ToTheGarage thanks for your answer. I was looking for primarily fallen leaves with branches on the odd occasion.

[@PlentitudeIsland]

@@Zapo9668 I need one for many large dried mango leaves. Did you find a good one for leaves ?

[@meganfaye1426]

Brilliant thank you - the black dial info was particularly helpful. I love mine, I call it Shredward Woodward 🤣

[@ToTheGarage]

I love the equaliser so this message I WILL remember😁👍

[@markrutledge66]

I'm just a Yankee from the states and not trying to be rude but where do you get your money to work on your cars I love British cars I have a 98 XJR and need of a fuel pump do you have any episodes of putting one in? 2:40 2:40 2:40

[@ToTheGarage]

Im self employed as an engineering consultant. I work very hard for a couple of weeks each month and spend the rest of the month spending what I earned on having a nice time with my wife and my cars. Also although the UK is a very expensive place to live. Its filled with car nuts, so parts and tools are not too expensive and british car parts will allways be cheaper over here.

[@zarrow50]

I brought the AXT 25D second hand and it doesn't seem to pull stuff through very well

[@onestepbeyond5221]

Informative video, this is just what i need 👍

[@VISTATREKKER]

Great stuff thanks for the review

[@ToTheGarage]

No problem 👍

[@bradleypease2492]

Is the d model rubbish compared or reasonable in terms of usage?

[@EnMenLuAna]

so this 08:03 is the right way how to sharpen the blades ?

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Rob. Although its not technically sharpening th blade at all. Its just matching the Aluminium shearing block to the profile of the Blade, The Effect is to sharpen the cut. If you start getting long ribbons of wood in the collection bin because the blade has not cut all the way through, then this is a sign that the blade and the shearing block are no longer mating perfectly.

[@robertsmithshair4199]

@@ToTheGarage just bought mine and I’m getting long flattened ribbons on some material. Instruction says no need to sharpen in first use

[@wobblegsy]

Really helpful review, thanks

[@caroldurand6803]

Does it shred autumn leaves?

[@mourad3480]

TY from France...

[@markhall3323]

Good video thanks

[@ToTheGarage]

You're welcome

[@kamilalewandowska6668]

Mine stopped totalt coz sth stuck inside. Will not go on reverse.what do i do????

[@andreaswalter5498]

What is whis Cleaning?

[@hollyxie4059]

Where can you buy it?

[@claudiarozenblit6106]

Have you ever had to sharpen the blades or is it always via the black key?

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Claudia Rozenbilt✋. I have never had to re sharpen the blades, just the black key as you say. Im genuinely not sponsored in any way by Bosch, but have to say I work this pretty hard several times a year and have never had any issues. When I think of the 3 Micky mouse shredders I owned previously, they were worn. out or broken in 2 years tops.

[@mohammedsajid4679]

Great thanks good video 👍

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lisalalita]

Helpful review. Thx

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bartengels7939]

Hi John, wich brand of plastic cleaner you’ve used? Kind regards, Bart Engels

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Bart. I tend to use Autoglym Vinyl and plastic restorer on everything black

[@bartengels7939]

@@ToTheGarage ok, thank you John!

[@hannahreid1830]

Could this machine chop long stem grass hay for my senior horse?

[@stadleroux]

I have one too, and although I wouldn't say it couldn't do that, I have found that it's at its least successful with very light material. Since the blades are being turned so slowly, there's basically no centrifugal force, and if the material being shredded is so light in weight, it has virtually no momentum to drop out of the blade cone by itself. This machine truly is the best shredder for domestic use that I've come across, but it is intended for garden refuse, which by nature is widely varied in structure, size and moisture content. It needs variety from green leaves to dry branches to be at its most efficient in clearing the blades of shredded material.

[@hotwireman49]

Can't seem to get it over here in the states. DARN IT!

[@ToTheGarage]

Booo😔

[@brigittavandersandt3330]

Is this Electric?

[@darkdrumhead]

Thank you

[@ToTheGarage]

You're welcome

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

Love this. Thanks for making the video. I want one. Sharing with my little gardening group. 👍☺️

[@ToTheGarage]

So nice of you. Thanks for watching

[@chucknutbraker]

7 years my ……. looks like it's brand new

[@ToTheGarage]

lives in the shed but its hardly cosseted. Im really pleased👍

[@DavidSmith-fn8ur]

Manual states do not apply any cleaners or polishers

[@uroskovac2212]

Can I feed it leafs and dried/fresh grass?

[@ToTheGarage]

Iy would grind them up for you but you would spend a lot of time poking them down with the red pusher thingy

[@uroskovac2212]

@@ToTheGarage that wouldnt be a problem. Its good to know it can do it

[@torquaytoffee561]

Best 17 minutes and 23 seconds of my life !!!!! Shame you haven't bothered cutting the bloody grass

[@ToTheGarage]

Thats a wild life reserve, and you will not be able to prove otherwise!😉

[@Kimgundersen]

@@ToTheGarage 😂

[@timeglisky7573]

Security first. Unplug first.

[@ToTheGarage]

👍👍

[@jimbarwise2809]

Good for woody material, but poor for green stuff, can take an eternity

[@ToTheGarage]

I found this machine copes better than a previous impact shredder I had with the green stuff. But you are right the woodier the load, the more impressive this machine is

[@triantako]

Good review but I strongly disagree on the last comment. This is NOT the best shredder you can buy for domestic use. For exactly the same money you can buy this little beast "Forest Master Compact 4hp Electric Wood Chipper" which is MUCH faster and shreds much finer. Forest Master is also a specialist company and not an all do company like Bosch.

[@ToTheGarage]

Looks genuinely interesting triantako👍 No collection bin though

[@triantako]

@@ToTheGarage I have owned both. The Bosh feels like a toy in comparison to the Forest Master. I usually put a large basket or my wheelbarrow at the chipping end which captures 95% to 99% of the shredded material.

[@ToTheGarage]

@@triantako Excellent Intel. Thank you

[@stadleroux]

OK, I've watched a video of someone using that shredder and it certainly looks impressive enough, but since the Forest Master brand is not available here in South Africa it's a moot point, for me, whether it's better than the Bosch or not. I have to say, however, I wonder if it would be as efficient as the Bosch at shredding palm fronds, since all the high-RPM shredders I've used were notoriously bad at shredding anything consisting of a stringy fibre, as palm fronds tend to do. The fibres would get wound around the rotating axle in no time, clogging it and eventually bringing it to a complete stop. This Bosch, on the other hand, will simply chew it up, green or dry, leafy part and all, like it's nobody's business. If it can get through the mouth of the top chute the Bosch will deal with it. But yes, we have several petrol models available here similar in design to this electric Forest Master and if an electric model of the same design should ever become available here I'd probably sell my two current high-RPM shredders and a left kidney to get one of them! I especially love the idea that the entrance chute is so large and that the exit chute comes up so high AND can be directed where you want it!

[@triantako]

@@stadleroux No idea about the palm fronds as I never had to shred any of those. I do not think the fibers would be a problem for the Forest Master. What is a potential problem though is wet and mussy materials.

[@karlsklips3268]

Be there all day though with that thing

[@mikesquire6641]

The worst shredder I have owned or used. My 3rd Bosch and my last Bosch purchase ever. Badly designed, dangerous, unhelpful and expensive. Unless all your property is smooth tarmac and you grow bamboo I would recommend you avoid this shredder. I have no idea how it gets so many good reviews.

[@bwghall1]

we country folks just burn waste as is. any size!

[@tohottotrot]

Like watching paint dry!

[@buknoy4616]

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[@davidhoffmann5105]

Proč to meješ nejdříve to musíte vyčistit je to špinavé jak dobytek nakonec se čistí plasty

[@mikaellindqvist5599]

Best? Its completely useless as you handle the best material threw it. The leafy green filled twigs of late dpring and summer this is the optimal material voth for mulch and composting. But no put one or two branches with leaves on it and this shamelessly frequent no1 shredder becomes useless. On top pf that there is no way of reaching down into it to coean the stopp. Useless design unless you waste your materials by letting the leaves dry and fall off before shredding and thus get a much inferiour product out of it.