Garden is the place where you can relax in the company of relatives and friends. However, any tree or shrub needs constant care. To make the garden look attractive, you need to constantly trim the young shoots to create neat crowns. This will require various tools, including a garden lopper.
Tool types
To choose the right pruner, you should familiarize yourself with the main types of tools, as well as technical specifications. Currently products are:
- Rod or high-rise. Externally, the tool is a garden pruner with a long handle. Thanks to this design, you can easily cut branches located high in the crown of trees. It does not require much effort. In addition, due to the long handle, the load on the delimber itself is significantly reduced. Of course, the tool also has some disadvantages. With such a device, it is quite difficult to cut a hedge.
- Also, many manufacturers produce loppers with short handles. Such secateurs are mainly intended for trimming branches from shrubs and low trees.
Varieties of secateurs
Garden loppers currently available:
- Petrol. These models run on fuel. The main advantage of such designs is a high level of power, as well as battery life.
- Electrical. Such tools need a constant power source. Because of this, working with them is a little more difficult than with other models. After all, when there is a power outage, it is simply impossible to cultivate the garden.
- Manual garden lopper. This is the simplest and cheapest model. The tool is not very powerful. But it is also autonomous, and there is no need to add fuel or electricity.
What to look for when choosing
In order for a garden lopper to serve for a long time, it is necessary to choose it carefully. Don't buy the first tool you see. Here are some basic rules:
- When going to the store for a lopper, you should take a few branches with you. The selected model should be checked before purchase. As a rule, low-quality products break immediately or begin to work poorly after a few cuts.
- Carefully inspect the handles. They must be made of durable material.
- Don't buy tools with plastic or aluminum parts. Such devices fail very quickly.
- Besides this, the tool must be light. You should not buy a heavy device, as in the process of using it they will get very tiredhands.
Main manufacturers and popular models
Recently, the range of garden tools has grown significantly. Therefore, making a choice is not so easy. Here are some popular patterns:
- Wolf-Garten RS 650T 7278000 - telescopic pruner with anvil. This tool is often used for cutting fairly hard wood. Adjustable crossbars provide increased flexibility. This model is also equipped with a locking mechanism. Such a device is characterized by durability and increased strength. The lopper handle can be extended up to 93 centimeters if needed.
- Centroinstrument 1141 is a garden lopper, which is a practical and fairly reliable tool. With it, you can cut not only tree branches, but also a wire 25 millimeters thick. The device is equipped with an ergonomic handle. Thanks to this, the secateurs lie securely in the hand and do not slip during operation. In addition, the tool has a wear-resistant coating that can withstand prolonged use.
- Raco 4210-53/221 - This garden lopper has a wave-shaped steel blade. It can be used to cultivate hedges and shrubs. The tool is equipped with aluminum handles with soft inserts that prevent slipping. The blade of the lopper is resistant to corrosion thanks to a special treatment. In addition, the tool is lightweight and comfortable for women.
WhenBe careful when choosing these tools. After all, the beauty of your garden depends on it.
