Chippers & Shredders

Turn Garden Waste into Garden Wealth with Chippers & Shredders

Managing garden waste doesn’t have to be a chore—or an environmental burden. At Ron Smith, our range of woodchippers and garden shredders helps you turn unwanted branches, prunings, and foliage into reusable mulch and compost. Whether you’re a professional landscaper or weekend gardener, we’ve got a chipper shredder to help you work smarter, reduce green waste, and enhance the health of your garden.

From powerful petrol wood chippers to compact electric garden shredders, every machine in our line-up is designed for performance, reliability, and ease of use. If you’re looking to tidy your outdoor space while making the most of what nature gives you, a wood chipper shredder is a real game-changer.

What Does a Chipper or Garden Shredder Do?

A garden wood chipper, sometimes known as a chipper machine or wood shredder, is built to break down hardy material, such as thick branches and woody stems, into smaller chips.

Shredders, on the other hand, are best suited to reducing softer green materials, like leaves.

Many machines combine both functions, giving you a chipper shredder that handles virtually all types of garden waste. This has led many people to use the terms ‘chipper’ and ‘shredder’ interchangeably.

By reducing the volume of this organic matter, wood shredder machines make disposal of garden waste much more manageable—or better still, transform it into a valuable by-product.

Choosing the Right Chipper or Shredder

1. Electric Garden Shredders

Quiet, low-maintenance, and ideal for smaller gardens, electric garden shredders are a top choice for domestic users. These machines are typically lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, so if you’re a homeowner tackling hedge trimmings or flowerbed waste, an electric wood chipper/ small garden shredder could be the perfect fit.

2. Petrol Wood Chippers

When you’re dealing with larger gardens or more demanding tasks, a petrol chipper shredder usually offers a serious step up in power. Built to cope with thick branches and tough foliage, these machines offer mobile power without being tethered to a plug. A petrol garden shredder is a go-to for landscaping professionals, along with homeowners managing lots of tree pruning or a big seasonal clean-ups.

3. Cordless Garden Shredders

The great news is that if you want to buy woodchippers that use battery technology, now you can. Leading manufacturers, like Eliet, are manufacturing cordless models with comparable performance to the best wood chippers powered by petrol. (You can buy a battery-powered Eliet wood shredder for sale through us.)

4. Heavy Duty Garden Shredders

For large estates, commercial grounds, or garden maintenance businesses, a heavy duty garden shredder is the only tool for the job. These machines are designed for frequent use and can handle dense, fibrous material that would choke lesser models. So, if you’re looking at serious throughput, a heavy duty wood shredder machine built for endurance is essential.

5. Leaf and Compost Shredders

Sometimes, it’s not about branches but piles of leaves or soft plant waste. Leaf shredders and compost shredders are specially engineered to reduce this type of material into fine mulch. It’s not just tidier; it speeds up decomposition, turning autumn clean-up into nutrient-rich compost for next spring.

Key Features to Consider

• Power Source: Choose between petrol shredders for robust performance or electric shredders for quieter, low-maintenance operation. The emerging market in cordless shredders is designed to provide the benefits of both.
• Cutting Mechanism: Drum systems, blade systems, and turbine cutters all offer different strengths. Selecting the right one helps optimise performance and avoid blockages.
• Feed Capacity: The maximum branch diameter varies by model. A mini wood chipper may suit small twigs, while a tree branch shredder can handle much thicker pieces of wood.
• Portability: Consider transport wheels and weight. Even small woodchippers can be cumbersome if they lack good mobility features.
• Storage & Footprint: If space is limited, a compact garden shredder chipper is much more practical than a large, commercial-grade model.

Why Use a Garden Shredder?

A garden shredder is an incredibly practical tool that transforms how you handle green waste. First and foremost, it drastically reduces the volume of pruned material, freeing up valuable space in your garden bins.

And rather than hauling this waste to the tip, you can avoid landfill entirely by turning garden debris into something useful and sustainable. Shredded organic matter breaks down more quickly than larger clippings, giving your compost heap a real head start and producing rich, garden-ready nutrients sooner. The fine mulch produced is ideal for spreading around flowerbeds or borders to suppress weeds and help retain moisture in the soil.

A garden shredder also saves you time and effort. Instead of chopping branches or cutting down waste by hand, you can simply feed the material into the machine and let it do the hard work for you. Whatever you’re reason for shredding, a garden waste shredder turns tedious garden chores into manageable tasks.

Why Choose Ron Smith for Garden Shredder Machines?

We’re proud to offer you an exceptionally diverse range of chippers and garden shredders for sale, with models available to suit homeowners and businesses alike. This includes electric, petrol, and cordless mulcher shredders, brought to you by leading brands like Billy Goat, Cobra, Eliet, Lawnflite, STIGA, and STIHL. So, whether you’re after a STIHL garden shredder, a petrol wood chipper for sale, a tree shredder, or a cheap garden shredder for occasional use, we’ve got the right solution at a great price.

FAQs

What’s the difference between a wood chipper machine and a shredder?

Strictly speaking, a wood chipper is designed for hard, woody material like branches and tree limbs, reducing them into smaller chips. A garden shredder handles softer green material, such as leaves. However, with many models now combining both capabilities to become chipper shredders, the terms ‘wood chipper’ and ‘shredder’ are often used interchangeably.

Which is better: electric or petrol garden shredders?

It depends on the scale of your work. Electric garden shredders are quieter, easier to maintain, and great for light to moderate use. Petrol wood chippers offer greater power and mobility, making them better suited for heavy-duty tasks or remote areas without electricity.

Can garden chippers be used for composting?

Yes. As they break down materials finely, compost shredders not only improve the quality of your compost but also reduce decomposition time.

What size branches can garden chippers handle?

This depends on the model. Small electric chippers typically handle pieces up to 40mm in diameter, while some heavy duty garden shredders and petrol chipper shredders can tackle branches of 75mm or more. Always check the manufacturer’s specifications in the wood chipper’s handbook.

Where can I find a quality wood chipper for sale?

Here, at Ron Smith, of course. We stock a wide variety of woodchippers for sale, including electric, petrol, and cordless models. And with a range of options to suit different needs, you’re sure to find the right model for your garden.