Loppers and Secateurs

Hi guys, am looking to buy a decent pair of secateurs and a lopper. I have lots of heavy pruning to do, thick woody branches. So want something strong and tough. Thinking of Fiskars geared lopper, recommendations please, also bypass or anvil types.

Thanks.

 

felco every single time. They do loppers too 60 and120 quid so not cheap but if th secateurs are znything to go by they will be superb i am currently trying to justify the expense

 

If you are doing heavy pruning, you will need a pruning saw as well.

 

14INCH chainsaw

 

I agree Felco are amazing! RHS recomended too!

 

1/4 to 1/2 inch secauters

1/2 to 1 inch loppers

1 to 4 inch (max) prunning saw/ bow saw

3 inches plus - chainsaw.

When using chainsaws and other saws undercut first to stop the bark tearing and do it in at least 2 goes. cutting off the final piece to tidy up.

If you are cutting back shrubs then shears/headgetrimmer can be very effective and time saving

 

I really rate my Sandvik/Bacho secateurs. I bought two of them approx 20yrs on the strength and recommendation of a nursery man.
It sounds as though they are similar to the Felco in that the grip swivels. This is feature that is a real must if you are carrying out pruning day in and day out.

My loppers are also Sandvik/Bacho, and once again, they are hard to fault.

 

Whatever you do dont buy green handled ones as I did once.......I could NEVER find them :dh: