Which one of these two woodchippers would you recommend? What should I look out for in general? All woodchipper-advice appreciated!


I've been eyeing woodchippers for a while now since I have a garden with lots of trees and bushes that need to be trimmed. Plus, I'm surrounded by other gardens that regularly want to dispose of their branches - I'll happily take those too to get more organic matter for my compost & mulching needs.Now there are two options I've been looking at for a while now and I would love to have someone experienced guide me a little:This one I can get for 420.-. It seems chinese-built since there are other brand-lookalikes. The reviews and videos in action seem alright and it would do the job for my garden.This one I can get for 540.-. Looks like a more high-quality option, but I'm not sure. Just because it's built in the UK, can I expect more quality? Reviews look good too and it'd definitely get the job done.Bottom line: What do I need to consider when making this decision? I'm a layman when it comes to these woodchippers and there's probably some stuff I'm missing.Help is much appreciated! I live in Switzerland in case you're wondering about prices etc.

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