Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 Review

The Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 is a multi-functional leaf blower, garden vacuum and shredder. It provides a quick and easy means of clearing leaves and other garden debris, working well on patios, drives, lawns, garden paths, etc. It has a powerful 3000W motor which allows it to achieve an air blower speed of up to 285km/h and a vacuum air flow of 160 litres per second. Switching between blower and vacuum modes is straightforward and fast.

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When being used as a vacuum, the Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 stores large amounts of leaves/debris. It achieves this with a large 50 litre leaf bag and a high 12:1 shredding ratio. This bag also has moisture-repellent dirt deflectors which direct debris and water to the ground. Note that the tool is lightweight both as a blower (3.4kg) and a vacuum (4.7kg). A comfortable shoulder strap is included.

About Bosch

Bosch are a brand of home, garden and DIY tools/machines/equipment. Their outdoor range includes lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers, lawn rakers, shredders, chainsaws, verticutters, pressure washers, grass/shrub shears, and more. They're a well known brand with a reputation for well engineered, high quality and reliable products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 is a flexible, powerful and versatile tool. It's essentially a 3-in-1 leaf blower, garden vacuum and shredder. It provides a quick and easy means of clearing leaves (and other garden debris) from lawns, patios, driveways, paths, etc. It can be switched between a blower and a vacuum within seconds and without the use of tools.
• Motor - The tool has a powerful 3000W motor.
• Air Flow - The blower has an adjustable air flow which can be set between 165km/h and 285km/h. The vacuum air flow rate is 160 litres per second. Higher speeds are better for use on lawns and lower speeds for use on hard surfaces.
• Collection Bag - The Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 has a collection bag with a large 50 litre capacity. Thanks to the high 12:1 shredding ratio, more shredded material fits into the bag, thereby reducing the number of times it needs emptying. The collection bag has handy moisture-repellent dirt deflectors which divert water/debris to the ground.
• Noise Output - The tool has balanced acoustics. The leaf vacuum has a reduced sound/noise level which is up to 75% of 99dB(A). The tool utilises ProSilence Technology.
• Weight - The tool weighs 3.4kg as a blower and 4.7kg as a vacuum.
• Support Strap - A handy and comfortable support strap is included.

Summary

All things considered, the Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 is a well designed 3-in-1 leaf blower, garden vacuum and shredder. It clears leaves, foliage and other garden debris with ease, achieving a blowing air speed of between 165km/h and 285km/h (as decided by you) and a vacuum air flow rate of 160 litres per second. We particularly like its high shredding ratio, large 50 litre collection bag and balanced acoustics. We rate the Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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