Tree Loppers

The right pair of loppers can easily cut through thick branches, helping you get rid of dead wood and encouraging the growth of healthy, sturdy new shoots. However, it’s important to prune trees carefully to keep them in good shape – too much trimming can weaken the tree, reduce its lifespan and leave it vulnerable to pests and diseases. If you want to cut overgrown or diseased trees, it’s best to enlist the help of a tree lopping service – but for smaller plants and shrubs, the best loppers can help you make fast work of heavy-duty pruning jobs without too much strain.

Tree loppers are hand-held pruning tools that can trim or remove branches up to 2 inches in diameter. They are available in a variety of styles, with different blade designs and cutting action that affects how easy they are to use. Some have a gear system that increases the force applied to the blades, while others include a ratchet mechanism to allow you to cut in stages.

Many loppers are designed to be used for both dry and living wood, although anvil loppers tend to be better suited to the latter. They operate like a pair of shears, with a single straight blade cutting against an anvil on one side and a curved lower edge that grips the tree’s wood. This design offers more power than scissor-style loppers, but can cause more damage to living plants.

Alternatively, bypass loppers are more delicate on live growth, with a sharp cutting blade slicing past a stouter lower blade in side-by-side fashion. This is better for removing or shortening live branches but can be more difficult to handle, particularly in thick wood.

Another option is a curved blade that slices against an anvil at the base of the handles, which can be less effective for cutting living wood and is prone to causing more damage. Some loppers also feature a Teflon or titanium coating, which can help to reduce the amount of sticky sap that builds up on carbon-steel blades and makes them easier to clean.

This is a light and easy-to-use pair of loppers, which are ideal for pruning both live and dead green wood. The jaws are large enough to cut branches up to 35mm wide, but the curved handles ensure you don’t have to apply too much pressure. They’re also telescopic, so you can reach higher branches, and the padded handles and shock absorbers reduce the amount of force that’s transferred to your arms when they clamp shut. They’re also a good price for the quality and features offered. They’re supplied in a cloth bag and carry a two year warranty.

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