Ryobi RSH2545B Electric impact shredder review
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- Impact

The Ryobi RSH 2545B is a mid-priced garden shredder which can chop branches up to 45mm in diameter. Ryobi say it's a significant upgrade on previous models, so we put it through our rigorous tests to see how well it would cope.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What is it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
September 2019

Technical specifications
General
- Weight13.4kg
- Cable length6 metres
Features
- Collection box
- Tamper
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