5 best leaf mulchings

Product description

Get Shredded! The Sun Joe Shredder Joe SDJ616 13-amp electric leaf mulcher/shredder instantly turns the hefty heaps of dead leaves crowding your yard into nutrient-rich mulch that can be easily disposed of or utilized as compost. Not only will Shredder Joe reduce your yard waste up to 1/16th of its original size, but it will also create an ideal fertilizer that can be recycled and reused to rejuvenate your garden. Plus, Shredder Joe uses electric power, not gas, so you can eco-consciously shred your leaves without producing toxic emissions. Shredding leaves into mulch is easy with Shredder Joe. Simply dump handfuls of leaves into the easy-to-load 19-inch hopper, and watch its powerful 13-amp motor and bladeless mulching system make quick work of your yard waste. With its 12-inch cutting diameter and heavy-duty trimmer line, Shredder Joe safely and efficiently mulches up to 55 gallons of leaves per minute! Featuring Smart Shred technology, Shredder Joe employs an advanced motor cooling system that diverts the air from the shredded leaves to significantly reduce the amount of dust generated during use. Unique to Shredder Joe is an easy-to-read control dial with adjustable settings for wet or dry yard waste, including leaves, thatch, grass clippings and even pine needles. Weighing only 13.4 lbs, Shredder Joe is easy to transport and its space-saving design lets you remove the legs and nest the motor housing inside the hopper for compact storage. Shredder Joe assembles in minutes with no tools required! Twenty replacement cutting lines are included and are equally effortless to install. GET EQUIPPED for fall cleanup with the Sun Joe Shredder Joe — the smart, safe and efficient tool to lighten up your leaf load. Sound power level - 110 dB.

• Powerful: 13-amp motor with 8, 000 RPM
• Compatible: trash-can compatible hopper
• Control dial: easy-to-read control dial
• Dust-reducing motor: lightweight and durable dust-reducing motor cooling system
• Required extension cord rating 16 gauge. Maximum extension cord length (ft.) 50

User questions & answers

Question:	where is this manufactured
Answer:	The Sun Joe leaf mulcher/shreader is manufactured in New Jersey.
Question:	I have a very large yard. What's the maximum length and size outdoor extension cord(s) I can use with this shredder without burning out the motor
Answer:	My extension cord is 50 feet long, 2 25s connected together. The current rating is for when the device is mulching, not just spinning, which in my experience if you are doing it alone is about 75% of the time. The risk is not in burning out the motor because of the cord, the risk is overheating the cord. If you are not overloading the motor, it should last, like mine has. Before you buy a heavy (hard to use) 14 or 12 gauge wire, try the 16 Gauge and feel the wire after 30 minutes of use, if it is warm or hot then you will need to use the higher gauge wire. Note: this device has two design flaws, the legs, no matter how you tighten them tend to slide down during use; and it is difficult to keep a paper leaf bag secured under the device, I use large rubber bands (garbage can size), the elastic band on the device doesn't work for paper bags.
Question:	Can I use the Birtish 230 Volt supply for this device
Answer:	I'm assuming the questionnaire means standard British 230 Volts. I'm not sure what would result as the motor is meant for standard U.S. 115 Volts so 230 Volts may over-speed the motor. Would suggest that a transformer be used to step down to 115 Volts.
Question:	Are the lines easy to replace? About how long do they last
Answer:	The lines are very easy to replace. The interval between changes depends on the material you are shredding. We just concluded our fall shred-a-thon - 32x55 gallon garbage bags stuffed with mostly maple and some oak leaves. There are very few sticks or twigs in our leaves, so we don't ever break a line. Over time they do wear, and when they shorten an inch or so, I put in new ones. I think I changed strings 3 times, mostly when grinding the oak leaves as they are tougher than the maple. Changing takes just a couple minutes and you can do it with gloves on!

Product features

Get Shredded With This Easy To Use Leaf Mulcher!

Simply dump handfuls of leaves into the easy-to-load 19-inch hopper, and watch its powerful 13-amp motor and bladeless mulching system make quick work of your yard waste. With its 12-inch cutting diameter, the Shredder Joe electric leaf mulcher safely and efficiently mulches up to 55 gallons of leaves per minute!

Featuring Smart Shred technology, Sun Joe employs an advanced motor cooling system that diverts the air from the shredded leaves to significantly reduce the amount of dust generated.

Leaf Bag Attachable

Conveniently attaches to leaf-bag-lined trash container for easy disposal.

13-Amp Motor

Powerful 13-amp motor with 8,000 rpm mulches up to 55 gallons (208 l) of leaves per minute and reduces yard waste up to 1/16th its original size.

Control Dial

Unique to Sun Joe is an easy-to-read control dial with adjustable settings for wet or dry yard waste, including leaves, thatch, grass clippings and even pine needles.

Product description

Turn 11 bags of leaves and debris into 1 with the 13 Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher. A whole afternoon’s worth of work can be chopped down into a manageable load, instead of dragging a dozen+ bags to the curb. This tool features a clean air motor cooling system, enabling it to run at peak efficiency and keep mulching up to 53 gallons of leaves per minute. Its 13” cutting diameter is supported by an easy to change string system, so you’ll always have sharp line. Easy to use, easy to maintain, easy to store, it’s lawn clearing made easy.

The WORX WG430 Leaf Mulcher is the all-in-one solution to an annual problem: piles and piles of leaves in the yard. It smartly disposes of heaps of leafy yard waste in a few simple steps, turning hundreds of gallons of rotting leaves into vitamin-rich, organic mulch that's a perfect fertilizer for your flowerbed or garden. The WORX Flex-a-Line bladeless mulching system uses normal, heavy-duty grass trimmer line instead of dangerous metal blades to easily and safely mulch through leaves and debris.

The WORX WG430 Leaf Mulcher At a Glance: Powerful 13 Amp motor generates 8,500 RPM Easy, tool-free assembly Mulches up to 53 gallons of leaves per minute Ultra compact for storage Disposes of leaves and debris straight into bags Ideal source of fertilizer Dust-reducing, clean-air motor cooling system

Mulcher components nest for easy storage. View larger.

Universal bag holder enables one-step mulching and disposal. Click for more features.

Reduce dust and exhaust with patented clean-air cooling system. View larger.

A Lean, Green, Mulching Machine

Shredding leaves with a traditional gas shredder/mulcher can disturb the environment with noxious air and loud noise. Thankfully, with the electric WORX Leaf Mulcher, you can put the 'green' back in 'green thumb'.

Showcasing a powerful 13 Amp motor that delivers 8,500 RPMs, the WORX Leaf Mulcher will reduce a mass of dead leaves and twigs to 1/11th of its original size. That means you won't be lugging 11 bags of whole leaves to the curb for distribution or disposal--instead, you'll only have to worry about a single bag.

With the WORX Leaf Mulcher's 13-inch cut diameter and oversized mouth, you can mulch up to 53 gallons of leaves per minute. Acres of dried leaves can be collected and pulverized into manageable mounds of mulch in practically no time at all.

Create Mulch and Compost

It is estimated that almost 25% of the urban waste stream is made of yard waste and debris. In the fall, it can account for more than 60% of what flows into your local landfill.

The WORX Leaf Mulcher actually transforms your yard's dead leaves and debris, which would normally end up in a landfill, into vitamin-rich mulch and compost that can be recycled into your garden or flowerbeds.

Shredded leaf mass furnishes nutrients that assist in new plant growth during the growing season. Furthermore, mixing mulch into your garden and flower beds will aerate the soil and encourage new growth. Additionally, leaf mulch will increase water retention in the soil, reducing watering time and saving money.

Compact, Versatile, and Easy to Use

At less than 20 pounds, the WORX Leaf Mulcher features a compact design, in which the disassembled parts nest neatly together for convenient off-season storage on a shelf in your shed or garage. Setup takes only a few minutes, with absolutely no additional tools required!

In addition, the mulcher features a dust-reducing clean-air motor cooling system. Air and mulched leaves are separated through an external cooling air intake and exhaust to significantly reduce dust generation.

For further convenience, The WORX Leaf Mulcher's safe Flex-a-Line bladeless mulching system features tool-less cutting line replacement and a universal bag holder that accepts both paper and plastic bags. To top it off, an oversized on/off switch allows for easy, hassle-free operation.

The WORX heavy-duty Leaf Mulcher is the one machine that will end hours of misery once and for all and will make fall cleanup fast and easy!

What's in the Box

WORX WG430 Leaf Mulcher, 24 replacement lines, and one universal bag holder.

Tool-free locking system enables easy assembly and storage.

From the Manufacturer

The new Worx leaf mulcher makes collecting leaves easier, quicker and leaves your yard tidier. By simply dropping your leaves into the large feed hole they are mulched to 1/11th their size and drop right into a bag you fit under the unit. Its unique design accepts both plastic and paper bags and delivers an exceptional high mulch efficiency rate of 53 gallons/minute. This is achieved with the safe flex-a-line bladeless mulching system, offering the added benefit of tool-less cutting line replacement. Assembly is also tool-less and coupled with its compact design allows for convenient, easy off-season storage in your garage or shed. The design incorporates a dust reducing clean air motor cooling system and an oversized on/off switch for ease of use. The 13 amp motor delivers 8500 rpm and accommodates a 13-Inch cut diameter all in a package that weighs only 20 lbs. The WG430 comes with 24 replacement lines and 1 universal bag holder.

• 53 GALLONS/MIN: That’s right, the 13.0 Amp motor mulches up to 53 Gallons of leaves per minute
• RIGHT INTO THE BAG: Disposes of leaves and debris into a bag you can attach beneath (bag not included)
• 11:1 MULCH RATIO: That’s 11 bags chopped down into 1, all due to the innovative blade-less Flex-a-Line mulching system
• STURDY YET PORTABLE: At 20 pounds, this tool is substantial and stays in place during use, but isn’t so heavy that you can’t move it around the yard easily
• DO IT YOURSELF. DO IT BETTER. DO IT WITH WORX: WORX tools are engineered with cutting-edge technology, and above modern efficiency standards, so you can build a cost-effective tool collection that’s been designed to last
• EASY ASSEMBLY: Putting it together is a snap and requires no tools. And it’s designed that way so you can just as easily disassemble it for storage
• INCLUDES: 13 Amp Leaf Mulcher, Cutting Line, Bag Support Ring

Product features

Clean Air Motor Cooling

This patented tech significantly reduces the dust that is typically generated during the mulching process by utilizing an external air intake and exhaust system.

53 Gallons of Leaves per Minute

That’s right, this bladeless mulcher can chop up a lot of leaves! Blow or rake up all the leaves in your yard and stuff them into the mulcher.

11:1 Mulching Ratio

Turn 11 bags of leaves or debris into just 1 bag. This mulcher features the Flex-a-Line system, which uses heavy-duty string trimmer line to chop leaves instead of dangerous blades.

Tool-free Assembly

It’s easy and quick to put together, and it’s just as easy to take apart and store for the offseason. Each of the parts nest into one another, so they take up hardly any space on a shelf.

Drag Fewer Bags to the Curb

Turn 11 bags of leaves, twigs, or debris into just 1 bag. You can take acres worth of leaves and reduce them into a much more manageable task. Then you only have a couple of bags to dispose of. Or you can reuse that mulch in gardens and flower beds.

Makes Yard Work Easy

Standard plastic yard work bags or reusable paper bags slide right over the stand, the mulcher is placed on top, and the funnel locks into place. All you need to do is start feeding leaves through the top into the Flex-a-Line system that chops them up into 1/11th of their size.

Product description

The Worx 350 CFM – 12A Electric TRIVAC Blower/Vac is your 3-in-1 complete leaf and debris clearing system. Blow the leaves into a pile, flip the switch and suck them up and mulch them into the collection bag, and dump it for compost or collection. It takes a chore that often lasts all afternoon and makes it go much quicker. It takes 18 bags worth of leaves and chops it down into 1 with its powerful two-stage metal impeller and shredder blades. If a leaf blower is better than a rake, the TRIVAC is better than a regular ol’ leaf blower. You don’t even need to switch out tubes to change between functions. You just flip a switch. And that tube is angled so you can get under patio furniture and the deck without having to squat or get on your hands and knees. And even though this machine blows out air between 80 and 210 mph, it weighs less than 10 lbs and has been engineered to be operated with just one hand. That means almost anyone can use it to clean up the yard or blow out the driveway. The collection bag technically holds 1.2 Bushels of yard waste, but again, with the 18:1 mulcher, that’s going to be 18x more leaves than if you were raking or blowing the traditional way. Stop making yard work such a chore, and grab yourself a TRIVAC 3-in-1 Blowing, Vacuuming & Mulching System.

• LEAF BLOWER, MULCHER & VACUUM: Yard work doesn’t stand a chance with this 3-in-1. And it’s fun to use. Leaves and debris on your lawn won’t be there for long
• QUICKLY SWITCH MODES: Changes from leaf blower to vacuum mode and back again with just the flip of a switch. No tools needed, just you and your Worx TRIVAC
• METAL MULCHER: The metal impeller cuts in two stages, chopping leaves down to an 18:1 mulch ratio – that’s 18 bags of leaves mulched into 1
• 2 SPEEDS FOR DIFFERENT: JOBS 80 mph to 210 mph and 350 CFM. Go slow for pavement or tight corners. Dial it up to 210 on the open lawn
• DO IT YOURSELF. DO IT BETTER. DO IT WITH WORX: WORX tools are engineered with cutting-edge technology, and above modern efficiency standards, so you can build a cost-effective tool collection that’s been designed to last
• ONE-HANDED OPERATION: Believe it or not, the Worx Trivac is designed to be controlled with just one hand. It’s only 8.6 lbs in blower mode, and the ergonomic design funnels the wind in a way that’s easy to handle
• GET HARD TO REACH PLACES: The clever tube design curls up at the lip to get under lawn fixtures and landscaping elements. Perfect for when you’re in vacuum mode

Product features

Single-handed Operation

Compact and lightweight, so even though it’s powerful, almost anyone can still use it with just one hand. And that slim design makes it easy to store.

Innovative Tube Design

Easily reach under the deck and patio furniture, or sweep under the cars in the garage without having to back them out.

Blow or Mulch or Vacuum

This powerful 3-in-1 is the ultimate solution to leaf and debris collection. Instead of just being able to blow leaves all over the yard, you can suck them up and mulch them with the same device.

Switches Modes Quickly

You don’t need any tools to switch functions, either. It’s just the flick of a switch to turn it from a leaf blower into a vacuum or mulcher.

Metal Impeller

The two-stage, all-metal system consists of a durable impeller connected to a shredder blade, which chops 18 bags of leaves or debris down into just 1.

Easy to Use

With all that power and functionality, you’d think only a lumberjack could handle the TRIVAC. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s only 9.3 lbs! And it’s engineered to funnel all that wind power from the back to the front, so you only need one hand to operate it.

Fewer Bags on the Curb

With an 18:1 mulch ratio, that means you can mulch 18 bags of leaves or debris down into just one. That’s because the all-metal mulching system chops leaves down into 1/18th of their original size. C’mon, that barely even sounds like yard work.

Product description

Switch from blow to vac and mulch with just the turn of a dial. “Rake the leaves” with just this one tool in half the time it used to take you. And with the 16:1 mulch ratio, you’ll have far fewer bags to drag to the curb when you’re done. The 600 CFM – 12A Electric TRIVAC is here to make yard work so much easier. First off, all that tech is less than 10 lbs, so almost anyone can operate it with just one hand. The 2-speed control lets you blow on low for tight corners, and then crank it up to 70 mph for the open yard. 600 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) is an awful lot of air and creates a nice wide stream to get even more done in less time. And the powerful 12A electric motor frees you from the expense and hassle of gas-powered blowers to give you a cleaner and quieter experience. Let’s talk some more about that mulching function. The patented articulating design lets you flip it into vacuum and mulch mode with just one turn. You don’t need to switch out the tube, and you certainly don’t need any tools to do it. It sucks up leaves into the metal impeller and shredder blades, which chops them up into 1/16th their regular size. So you can stuff 16x more leaves and yard debris into the 1.4 bushels collection bag than you could with a regular yard vacuum or a blower or a rake. Welcome to the TRIVAC, it’s the better way to go “rake the leaves.”

• LEAF BLOWER, MULCHER & VACUUM: The proprietary design changes from a blower to a vacuum with a mulcher with just the turn of a dial. Blow, vacuum, and mulch all day long if you want. But you won’t have to. The Worx Trivac makes quick work of yard work
• A WIDE, STRONG STREAM OF AIR: 600 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) come streaming out of the wide-mouth tube. That’s high-capacity air volume so you clear your property with less passes back and forth
• METAL MULCHER: The metal impeller with its shredder blade cuts in two stages, chopping leaves down to a 16:1 mulch ratio – that’s 16 bags of leaves mulched into one
• QUICK, DETACHABLE BAG: When it’s time for composting or collection, the bag has an easy release. No muss, no fuss. Turn a dirty job into a quick one
• DO IT YOURSELF. DO IT BETTER. DO IT WITH WORX: WORX tools are engineered with cutting-edge technology, and above modern efficiency standards, so you can build a cost-effective tool collection that’s been designed to last
• 2 SPEEDS FOR DIFFERENT JOBS: Go slow for pavement or tight corners. On the open lawn, switch to speed 2 – up to 70mph – and see what it can do
• ONE-HANDED OPERATION: The Worx Trivac is designed to be controlled with just one hand. It’s only 9 lbs. and the ergonomic design funnels the wind so it’s easy to handle

Product features

3-in-1: Blow, Vacuum, Mulch

The perfect yard clearing tool. Say goodbye to your rake, and you’re going to be using a lot fewer garbage bags.

One-Handed Operation

All this power and functionality only weighs 8.6 lbs, so you can operate it and haul it around the yard with just one hand.

Metal Mulcher

The metal impeller with its shredder blade cuts in two stages, chopping leaves down to a 16:1 mulch ratio (that’s 16 bags of leaves mulched into 1).

Easy Bag Removal

A durable leaf collection bag is included with the TRIVAC, and it detaches quickly for emptying and cleaning.

One-Touch Conversion From Blower to Vacuum

Just turn the knob. The patented articulating mower switches from Blower mode to Vacuum mode as quick as that.

A Wide, Strong Stream of Air

600 Cubic Feet per Minute, blowing out at 75 MPH, from a motor spinning at 16,500 revs/min is more than enough air volume and force to clear the largest lawns with the biggest trees.

Metal Mulcher

The durable, high-efficiency metal impeller boasts a 16:1 mulch ratio. That means 16 bags worth of leaves get chopped up into 1 bag. No more lining the curb with dozens of bags of leaves.

Product description

This 12a Electric Blower Vac Is A 3 In 1 Blower, Vacuum, And Mulcher. The 230 Mph Blower Blows Through Leaves And Debris With Ease. The Anti-clog Vortex Impeller Prevents Logging When Mulching. It Can Grind Up 10 Bags Of Mulch Down To 1. There Are Two Speed Selections For Flower Beds And Powerful Enough For Matted Leaves. It Is Easy To Switch Between Vacuum And Blower In Seconds As There Is No Need For Tools. The Easy Empty Blower Vacuum Bag Design Saves Time And Effort. Its Built In Cord Retainer Keeps The Extension In Place And Plugged In For Uninterrupted Use.

• No tools needed to switch between the blower and vacuum
• Can grind ten bags of mulch into 1
• 230 Mph blower

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the new blower/vac include the bag
Answer:	Yes, it does include the bag. However, because the manufacture will immediately change the next year model.........I purchased extra bags.
Question:	does it come with a cord
Answer:	No
Question:	It states this thing needs batteries. For what? Anyone know or is it a mistake
Answer:	I love mine, but it is electrical. I have a very long extension cord and do a wonderful edging/cleaning job (275 feet) of my corner plot in 1/2 hour. Maybe there is a battery run model that your reader is complaining about?
Question:	Does this unit have a metal impeller
Answer:	Dr Doug says yes, mike g. says no. The BV5600 already has a recall on it regarding the bottom lid coming undone to pose a laceration issue. In other words, you can lose fingers possibly if you don't get the new revised, better, improved, lite, less filling and lo-cal lid cover provided free by B & D. I bought the Harbor Freight $49 blower/vacuum unit and had to have my tailor sew in a metal zipper to replace the plastic one after returning three bags. But the plastic impeller broke finally after two year. Got brittle, I guess. I would suggest getting a metal impeller in the model you chose.

Product features

BLACK+DECKER 12 Amp Blower Vac

With up to 230 mph of blowing power, this electric blower vacuum powers through leaves and debris with ease. An Anti-Clog Vortex Impeller helps to prevent clogging while vacuuming and mulching.

Specs:

Quick Conversion

Converts from blower to vacuum in seconds.

Anti-Clog Vortex Impeller

For 10:1 mulching of leaves and debris.

Two-Speed Switch

Allows controlled cleaning in gardens and flower beds.

Built-In Cord Retainer

Reduces chance of cord coming unplugged.

About BLACK+DECKER

Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When home owners have work to get done, they trust that BLACK+DECKER’s products will do the job efficiently and reliably.