Spear & Jackson Razorsharp Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Lopper

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Specification: Handle span normal Closed/Open: 24/86 cm, Handle span extended Closed/Open: 34/132 cm, Maximum cut: 5cm diameter, Weight: 1.88Kg The handles are round and lightweight, made from aluminium with non-slip handles. Another benefit to this tree lopper is that it is very lightweight, weighing just 687 g. It is well balanced and easy to control. Also, because of the design, this tree lopper is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Best Telescopic Ratchet Bypass Loppers: MLTOOLS Ratcheting Extendable Bypass Lopper for Gardening – Heavy Duty Ratchet Lopper 39½” Extendable Long Handle – L8230 The tree lopper also utilises a ratchet mechanism, allowing you to cut progressively. This opens relatively wide, making it easier to cut by doing it in many stages. This results in a powerful lopper that can cut branches up to 4.5 cm in diameter. It is great for medium duty work and the carbon steel blades maintain their sharpness over time.

On the other hand, a long handle means that you have a lot more leverage and can reach branches that are further away. They tend to be a little more difficult to work with because of the extra weight, but if you’re comfortable handling it, it can actually be a very good option. For a lighter lopper, you’re typically going to get slightly worse build quality but it’s going to be easier to handle. You won’t strain your arms using it and they won’t feel uncomfortable after a while. These lightweight loppers are often made from aluminium or fibreglass, but the blades are still made from a heavy-duty material such as steel. Choose a lopper with long enough handles to reach the branches you need to prune. Make sure the blade is wide enough to cut through the size branch you need to remove. Most loppers cut between 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, and some are extendable, which allows you to set the tool at just the length you need. You can increase the reach of the pruner, with telescopic aluminium handles extending from 67cm to 105cm. It’s not so long that you struggle to control it when fully extending, offering simple operation to handle higher branches with ease. Another important consideration to make when buying is the type of cutting mechanism the tool makes. There are several options available, each one suitable for different types of pruning and catering to different user requirements. Geared

Handles: Depending on how much you plan to use the tool, padded handles are also important. They will give you extra comfort when using the lopper over an extended period. One of the features that makes this lopper so effective on bigger branches is the ratchet mechanism. Unlike standard loppers, you winch the blades down so that the lopper takes the brunt of the work (it’s not a case of it relying on hand/arm strength alone).

There are soft grips on the handles and the aluminium construction helps to keep the weight down. Although still not the lightest tree lopper here, weighing 1.58 kg, it’s not amongst the heaviest either.

For pruning small trees, look for handles around 38 – 45 cm long. You’ll need loppers with longer handles (>50 cm) for reaching the tops of taller trees (over 200 cm).