This is not a 20:1 reduction as advertised it's 15:1.
It was easy to assemble need 2 13mm wrenchs since a couple of bolts can't be tightened with a socket. The handle bolts are 10mm.
The manual for the motor says to use 15-40 the chipper manual says 10-30
I used 15-30. It started right up a ran good put a 2 branch through it easy. It should be fine but I knocked 2 stars off because I picked it because of the 20:1 advertising
Easy to assemble, but you will need to have two 13mm wrenches. Started right up and makes short work of branches and leaves. Wish I had bought one ten years ago.
Purchased this two months ago and I've already used it a few times. It arrived in good shape. We had no issues with assembling. Started right up. I've used it two times and it has worked fantastic. Does not take up very much space in my garage. I am pleased with the purchase and would recommend this chipper to others. Only slight negatives thus far: the instructions for starting and stopping are multi-step and can be difficult to remember without referencing the manual. Also, the blade jammed up once with small needles when I was running some fresh evergreen limbs through (no issues when I gave the machine a few extra seconds to process between evergreen limbs). Not big enough issues to change my satisfaction. Also, I noticed some reviews about power concerns. My machine had no issues with the 2-3” thick limbs. It was kind of fun feeding them in and seeing the machine make quick work of them.
I was shopping for a chipper that wouldn’t break the bank. EFCUT delivered. It feels sturdy, works hard, and is surprisingly quiet for its size.
However, I won't give him full marks, to prevent him from being proud.