· High material throughput rate of 225 kilograms per hour

· Shreds branches with diameters of up to 45 millimeters

· Detachable feed hopper reduces the space required for storage by 30 percent

The new Quiet Shredder AXT 25 TC from Bosch combines the advantages of a blade shredder with the power of the cutting drum mechanism. Therefore, it shreds soft green material just as thoroughly as hard wood twigs. The innovative Turbine Cut System automatically feeds the clippings into the shredder. All you have to do is put branches, twigs or leaves in the feed hopper. The clippings do not have to be separated, they can be inserted simultaneously without stalling the cutting system. The gardener instantly has his hands free to collect new material for the shredder.

With the help of the unique feed hopper and the Turbine Cut System, the new AXT 25 TC achieves a high material throughput rate of 225 kilograms per hour. The notches on the innovative cutting mechanism not only prevent the shredder from stalling, they also ensure that the shredded material falls quickly and unhindered into the collection box. With its Turbine Cut System and its 2500-watt motor, the shredder can even shred branches with a diameter of up to 45 millimeters. And it is particularly quiet.

The new shredder also offers a special safety measure: an innovative sensor system and the integrated collection box make it impossible to reach into the rotating cutting mechanism when the shredder is running.

When choosing a shredder, an important criterion for many gardening enthusiasts is how much space it requires. Bosch took this into consideration when designing the AXT 25 TC. Its feed hopper is detachable and can be stowed away in the collection box. When this is done, the shredder is only 67 centimeters high and fits under any tabletop.

The AXT 25 TC is also particularly easy to transport thanks to ergonomic handles and wheels. The shredded material can easily be carried to the composter in the removable 50-liter collection box.

The new Bosch Shredder AXT 25 TC will be available at retail outlets from February 2009 onwards. The recommended retail price including VAT is 499.99 euros.

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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 275,000 associates generated sales of 38.2 billion euros in fiscal 2009. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros for research and development, and applies for some 3,800 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com.

PI6243 - May 2008