The durable and easy-to-maneuver Echo Bear Cat SC3206 3-in. chipper/shredder turns leaves, twigs and pruned branches into mulch and compost. Powered by a 206cc Briggs & Stratton overheadvalve motor, it has two reversible blades that will chip a 3-in.-dia. branch or bundle of branches and eight serrated shredding knives for leaves. Other features include two 8-in. pneumatic tires, separate chipping and shredding chutes, solid, welded construction and strong motor mounts. Echo Bear Cat, 888-625-4520 www.bearcatproducts.com.
“The Echo Bear Cat 3-in. chipper/shredder has an easy-to-start motor and produces finely processed mulch. It’s ideal for urban yards, and the pneumatic tires provide easy movement.”
“The amount of mulch I got from my yard work was more than needed, so I shared with my neighbors. The machine is easy to store and has reduced my costs for mulch.”