Patriot Products CSV-3090H 9 HP OHV Honda GX Gas-Powered Wood Chipper/Leaf Shredder Review

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(More customer reviews)The Patriot CSV-3090H Chipper and Leaf shredder exceeded every expectation I had. Right out of the box, a single pull on the rope started the Honda engine. Since then I've never had to pull twice to get it going. Once the chipper is warmed up, it eats everything I want to throw at it. Old branches, new branches, old leaves, pine cones and multiple brands of twigs all generate a mulch my wife loves. The best news and first thing I tell friends is the Chipper is made in the USA. (No, it isn't sold by Walmart). We need more companies like this who still take pride in quality workmanship. Then maybe American-Made can compete again.

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If you're in the market for serious lawn equipment for homeowners and professionals alike, you've come to the right place. At Patriot Products, we specialize in delivering the best machines at highly competitive prices. Our extensive line of lawn and garden tools is designed to make tackling even the biggest of jobs a breeze. Patriot Products in an American company that specializes in providing top-of-the-line lawn maintenance equipment. Branch after branch, day after day, the CSV-3090H Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder brings strength and efficiency to the big jobs. This unit combines Honda's smooth quiet power to Patriot's rugged, heavy duty, tri-plated rotor. This combination gives you low oil shutdown, semi-pneumatic tires, and 3 inch chipping capacity. Patriot's triple-layered rotor is laminated for greater strength. An outboard bearing supports the rotor, taking the load off the engine shaft for longer life and smoother running. If you like Honda's reliability and like to tackle the really big jobs this is your machine. This unit weighs 140 lbs and will chip all day long.

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Troy-Bilt 24A-204B766 CSV 206 24-Inch 206cc Gas-Powered 3-in-1 Self Propelled Chipper/Shredder/Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)I have now been using the 6.5 HP Troy Built C/S/V for three months. To make this simple, I'll get straight to the pro's and cons...
Pro's...
1) The factory did an excellent job of packaging and crating the unit for shipment
2) The unit feels substantial and this was reinforced for me as I went through the very simple set-up process (takes about an hour to unbox and set-up)
3) Directions for set-up were flawless
4) Once started, the unit does an excellent job of picking up dry leaves and twigs through the vaccuum nozzle -- it cleared my 1/3 acre yard in about 2 hours (including the time it took me to get the refuse to the street for pick-up)
5) When the suction power of the nozzle is overhwelmed by leaves, it is very easy to unclog the nozzle -- I just use a twig
6) I found that the unit hungrily accepted branches up to 2.5 inches in diameter (I measured) -- the unit does start to bog down on branches larger than this
7) Does a fantastic job of mulching yard waste -- I can't say it does this to a 10:1 ratio like the company claims (how do they measure this?), but I am very please with how few lawn bags I am using this season
Cons...
1) This unit is EXTREMELY difficult to start. For context, I am 6' 2" and before that third helping of Christmas dinner, I weighed in around 235 lbs. My wife, 5' 3" and around 120 (if she reads this I'm a dead man!), was never able to start the unit. I would guess that the pull weight on the starter cord exceeds 60 lbs. Exascerbating the issue is the rather awkward position in which the pull starter is located.
2) Branches can get jammed in the feeder shoot, and the plunger is never quit long enough to drive a lot of branches to the grinding teeth. Freeing these items from the feeder tube can be a frustrating process.
3) Awkward position of zipper on the catch bag makes it difficult to transfer mulched waste into garbage bags
Net/net: If you have a lot of trees and want to save time and think you're man enough to start it ; ) -- BUY IT!

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The Troy-Bilt 6.5-horsepower self-propelled chipper shredder vacuum features a powerful 6.5-horsepower engine for better performance and improved power. The unit has a 3-in-1 capability with a vacuum nozzle, chipper chute, and shredder to give you three clean-up tools for ultimate versatility. The 24-inch vacuum width is extra-wide for bigger clearance and makes quick work of large areas. The adjustable vacuum intake height will raise and lower the vacuum nozzle from 1/4-to-4-3/4-inches to accommodate varying ground conditions. Other features include a 3-inch chipping capacity, and a heavy-duty hardened-steel impeller and cast-iron shredding screen that reduces debris in a 10:1 reduction ratio. The self-propelled transmission has 1-forward speed for easier use, and provides plenty of maneuverability for large yards. The 3-bushel, felt-lined collection bag reduces dust when in use, and the 6-inch lockable front caster wheels and 10-by-4-inch fully pneumatic rear wheels provide ease in maneuverability. The chipper comes with a limited 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship.What's in the Box Chipper/shredder/vacuum, and safety goggles.

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Patriot Products CSV-2515 14 Amp Electric Wood Chipper/Leaf Shredder Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, it is not a gasoline engine so it is not going to have the same power due to the limits of amperage typical households can supply. However, even with these power limits I was very impressed with the power this electric chipper has. I was able to chip wood up to 2 inches in diameter with no problem except that the chipper pulls the wood into the machine faster than the machine can handle. So when chipping thick branches it is important to grasp them firmly and pull back when the chipper starts to pull them in too quickly. Be prepared, it pulls hard! If you are patient and feed at the correct rate you should not have any problems with clogs.
If the unit does clog the engine pulls too much power and your breaker will trip, which did happen to me a few times before I learned what the machine could handle. This chipper needs its own 20 amp dedicated circuit or it will trip the breaker when it starts. I live in an older house with older wiring that is mostly 15 amp, which could not handle the current. Luckily, the circuit my refrige is on is a 20 amp circuit that is close enough to a door so the extension cord can reach, but now I have to unplug the refrige when I want to run the chipper. (i'll fix this inconvenience by running a new 20 amp circuit to an exterior plug) So you should plan to put in a dedicated 20 amp circuit if you don't have one before you purchase this.
This chipper is very solidly built. If it does clog the plastic leaf bin is sturdy enough so that the entire unit can be upended to clear the chips, but it is heavy so be careful flipping it. The chipper cone isn't too hard to take off either in case wood gets stuck there. Since it is electric you just flip a switch to turn on and off, which is much more convenient than a gas engine. It is also much quieter than a gasoline engine, but you still should wear hearing protection when using it (no complaints from the neighbors so far).
The wood chips it produces are very fine, but the shredder doesn't work that well on green stuff. In fact, the shredder part is the easiest to clog. I tried a palm frond in the shredder opening and it clogged the machine. So now I just have to pull the fronds apart and put them through the chipper. It seems the shredder isn't much good for anything but dry twigs and leaves. But that is no biggie as it is not hard to feed most stuff into the chipper.
I bought this unit when I read the poor reviews for the cheaper electric chippers (free shipping if you order direct from their site). You get what you pay for. Patriot sells a quality machine that you can buy replacement parts for and that can be serviced. The other cheapo chippers don't even sell replacement blades! What do you do when your blade wears out? Don't buy a foreign-made piece of crap that you'll just end up throwing out. No regrets with my purchase.


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Our most popular model! This Electric Chipper Shredder is the only one of its kind on the market today. Our unit will chip branches up to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. It is also ideal for shredding leaves. There are no hassles with gas or oil. It turns on with the flip of a switch. It can be used inside your garage, basement or hothouse. This environmentally friendly workhorse has no ugly fumes. It plugs into your standard 110 volt outlet. You will need a good heavy-duty extension cord of less than 100 ft as this unit draws 14 amps of electricity. The electric chipper shredder weighs less than 100 pounds and comes with large wheels for easy transport around your home and yard. See for yourself why this valuable yard and garden tool received the National Home Gardening Club Member Tested Seal-of-Approval. We are also excited to report that in the summer of 2009 our electric chipper was rated a "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest magazine. This honor is given to less than 3% of the products tested and our chipper has received this honor for a SECOND time. This unit comes complete with a 2-year warranty, a collection bag, and safety goggles.

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Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder Collection Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)this product arrived quickly and as advertised, it is a great deal for the price based on my searches.

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This bag is great for anyone who is chipping wood or shredding leaves and vegetation. Simply connect the bag to the discharge of your wood chipper or leaf shredder. Processed material is conveniently collected in the bag so that it can neatly and easily be moved to where it is needed.

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