The presence of a motor increases its weight, so it’s not the lightest pruner at 3.8 kg, but there is a shoulder included to help make it more manageable. Whilst the strap does help to some extent, using the RPP750S still requires a fair amount of upper body strength. Had an older 1.6m Wilkinson Sword pole lopper which served well for many years but this is just far better for higher branches, has a very solid and quality feel. Obviously heavier than our 1.6m one but not by much so shouldn't be too unwieldy. Long reach tree pruners typically employ one of two cutting mechanisms: bypass or anvil. Bypass pruners feature two curved blades that pass by each other, providing a clean and precise cut, making them ideal for live branches. Anvil pruners, on the other hand, have a single cutting blade that closes against a flat surface, allowing for easier cutting of dead or dry branches. Consider your specific pruning needs and choose a pruner with a cutting mechanism appropriate for the type of branches you’ll be working with. Weight and Ergonomics

I was impressed with the additional pole end handle (yellow) to give even more reach, when you can't hold the middle handle. Very clever. Easy to extend and retract and cutting action was very smooth. Wolf Garten multi-star RC-VM Professional Tree Lopper (closely followed by the Fiskars UPX86 long reach pruner) The Fiskars UPX82 PowerGear X Tree Pruner is a sturdy and durable European-made quality gardening tool with a very refined ergonomic design, which they’ve even improved over the previous model. Its light weight makes it very manageable for repeated precise, accurate cuts in very high, low or inaccessible branches, without making it tiring to hold for long periods. In fact, its ergonomic design combined with its light weight make it an absolute delight to use. The third tree I tested the pruners on were a white sapote, which tends to have ragged fibrous edges on the pruning cuts when tools aren’t sharp enough, and I managed nice clean pruning cuts on this tree also. More on this tree in a moment! The handle is ergonomically shaped for comfortable holding, and has a durable,orange soft-grip coating that has an almost slightly rubbery grip.Some telescopic/extendable pruners are manually powered. They have a ‘squeeze’ handle that causes the blades at the top to close and cut. As long as the blades are sharp enough, this shouldn’t be too hard on the hands. These manual pruners are usually best suited to cutting fresh, live stems/branches as opposed to woodier ones. They’ll work best on bushes, hedges and small, young trees. In the photos I’ve leaned the pruning tool against the tree to give a sense of scale, remember the tree pruner is 1.65m long, so this tree is around twice that in height. Since long reach tree pruning can be a physically demanding task, it’s crucial to consider the weight and ergonomics of the pruner. Look for lightweight models that won’t strain your arms and shoulders during prolonged use. Ergonomic features such as cushioned grips and adjustable handles can significantly enhance comfort and reduce fatigue. Testing the pruner’s balance and maneuverability before purchasing is advisable to ensure it suits your physical capabilities. Blade Quality and Maintenance Fiskars, a name we have all come to recognise as providers of quality, well made garden tools, pruners and garden shears have not disappointed with this model.

PowerGear X Telescopic pruning shears for fresh, young shoots, branches, and twigs up to Ø 3.2 cm in treetops and dense shrubs - without the help of a ladder - with a maximum total reach of 6 m when being used The lightweight yet robust construction of the aluminum shaft, coupled with the ergonomic SoftGrip™ handle, provides comfort, control, and a non-slip grip whilst using the tool. If you also want to use the pruner for some close-range jobs, make sure that its non-extended length is manageable. Extendable pruners tend to be over 1 m long even on their shortest setting, so there may still be jobs that will still require a pair of smaller hand pruners. Adjustable shaft thanks to telescopic handle that reaches branches at high altitude, Internal cable pull-system on the end handle for optimal power transmission and effortless cutting during long-term work, Optimized extendable handle with non-slip base and wear-resistant coating for a secure and soft grip and high durability With an adjustable handle that can extend from 2.4 – 4 m, this pruner is the longest model featured on this list, and one of the best telescopic tree pruners for reaching higher branches in treetops. Combined with arms-reach, it will be able to access branches approximately 5 – 6 m high.Not too heavy even when fully extended. Cuts very easily and made short work of lopping all the trees in my garden. Delighted/ The internal rope pully system is what assists with closing the blades and causes them to cut. Instead of a squeeze handle, which is what many other tree pruners have, this method is easier on the hands. It’s quite a revolutionary way of cutting, and sets the Fiskars pruners apart from others on the market. They’re chrome-plated and made from carbon steel, resulting in a high-quality tool that can comfortably cut branches up to 6 mm. In some instances, the blades can cut up to 10 mm. The pole is extendable from 130 cm to 200 cm, and is suitable for both mid-range pruning, and cutting higher up. Nevertheless, weighing just under 1 kg, it’s one of the best telescopic tree pruners in terms of manageability; not only because it’s easy to hold, but also because it’s well balanced and allows good control whilst pruning.