The scheppach lonus 3 garden shredder. when purchasing a new garden shredder there are 2 considerations. the noise level & will it choke up on the garden waste. we believe this shredder to be the best on the market & that it will shred up your garden waste without upsetting the nieghbour. The quieter you can work in your garden the more you contribute to this harmony. Even if local community regulations & by-laws specify minimum noise levels, you can still achieve all the same results in your garden by using a lonos the quiet shredder from scheppach. the lonos 3 is quiet as a whisper only 82db. Another reason why a lonos shredder is ideal for those who reside in a built up area is that storage is usually another consideration. After the work is completed, the lonos can be easily parked in the smallest corner. The name itself indicates what lay behind the original invention. Lonos stands for “low noise system”. Nevertheless, in spite of the marked reduction in noise level, the scheppach lonos shredders achieve maximum cutting efficiency. The secret of the low noise volume is the combined roller chopper principle used in the lonos. The roller needs only 39 rpm instead of the usual 3, 000 rpm. The efficient cutting & feeding sequence is achieved because of the cog effect of the cutting roller. Therefore the quick & effective processing of branches up to 4.5 cm thick depending on model purchased is no problem if you have a lonos. The enclosed housing contributes considerably to noise insulation. The motor housing; the filler chute, & the ejector, create one soundproof unit the compact housing; the minimal weight of just 23 kg, the trolley, & integrated handle, all give the lonos shredders maximum mobility. Practical accessories increase one’s pleasure in use. A special shackle ensures a tidy cable. There is a facility for stowing goggles & other utensils. Finally, the results of all your labour are well cared for in the cutting box. Standard equipment: impact-resistant fall-safe housing of high quality synthetic material, integral handle & trolley. Efficient roller/crusher/cutting system for uniform cutting. Diameter (l/w/h) 470mm x 470mm x 890mm. Feed opening: 175mm x 30mm. Ejector opening: 140mm x 80mm. Ejector height from ground: 330mm. Cutter roller speed: 39rpm. Cutting capacity: branch thickness approx 45mm..