Rob & Shel wrote:
In the current Bunnings catalogue is a GMC 2100W mulcher for $99.
I want one for my 1/8 acre block to shred shrubbery & (maximum) finger sized
twigs, to tide me over till I move out bush.

Any thoughts on this mulcher?

I've got a GMC 2300W circular saw which is heavy, but very sturdy with
plenty of grunt which represented good value for money to me.
So I wonder if the mulcher shown would be equally good VFM.
2100W if used right is a fair bit of grunt.

I plan to nick over to the store later this week or so to check it out, but
in the meantime I wonder if you have any comments.

Other's listed a
GMC 2400W $158
GMC Silent 2100W $199
Ozito 2400W $269
Talon 2200W $317
MTD 5HP 4-stroke $999

Thanks,
Rob

Don't know the mulcher so cannot comment about it but can offer a couple
of other comments.

I've had a Black & Decker 1800W mulcher for close to 20 years now and it
didn't cost me $99 (at today's prices) but a lot more. You get what you
pay for.

The things to watch out for is the quality of the blades and what is
their replacement cost and availability. I have never had to replace my
blades because I think the quality of the steel is excellent. All I do
is sharpen them on the grinder when necessary.

The other thing to be wary of is whether or not the motor spindle is
sitting in a simple sleeve bearing or in a ball-race. I once both el
cheapo circular saw and wasted time and wood because the bloody thing
wouldn't cut in a straight line. And all because the motor spindle was
sitting in a sleeve bearing - hence the very cheap price. I took it back
the next day and replaced it with a professional saw (which I still have
after ~25 years).

However, if you are happy with a $99 piece of equipment then go for it.
Alternatively, why not lower you lawnmower to cut closer to the ground
and use this to mulch your prunings?

Cheers.


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