Telescopic pruner

Updated on 16/04/24 by Erika C.

Telescopic pruner: the best shopping guide for you

The telescopic pruner is a much sought-after tool in the gardening world because it allows you to prune vegetation that is difficult to reach in total safety without the help of a ladder. This tool is nothing more than a small chainsaw mounted on an extendable telescopic pole, which will allow you to reach the highest branches of bushes and trees without the slightest effort.

It is for this reason that the telescopic pruner is undoubtedly an object to add to your wish list. Still, we must admit that choosing the right model is not easy for everyone because there are many factors to take into account. Still, it is precisely here that we will try to clarify your ideas, giving you more information about it...

Types

The first step in choosing the telescopic pruner that best suits your needs is to identify the correct type; in this way, you won't risk buying a pruner that is too powerful, or the opposite, for its ultimate purpose.

Let's see together what is intended for each type!

Petrol telescopic pruner

The petrol telescopic pruner is generally oriented towards more professional than hobby use, but some cheaper models act as a bridge between the two.

However, it remains clear that the internal combustion engine is a guarantee of maximum power and efficiency, but also freedom of movement. The type of power supply without an electric cable will allow you to move from one area to another without any limit. All you have to do is source the fuel and do some small maintenance work, to ensure that the efficiency of the pruner remains unaltered over time.

Manual telescopic pruner

Contrary to the type just described, the manual telescopic pruner, also known as a lopper, is the ideal solution for those who are not experts in the field and want an instrument that is as simple as possible, but still able to guarantee excellent results. In this case, relying on rather well-known brands is of fundamental importance because everything revolves around the quality of the blades, which must be impeccable to obtain clean and precise cuts. Once you have verified this characteristic, you are already well on your way, and if you don't have important needs, it is one of the most convenient types because its use is straightforward and intuitive.

Electric telescopic pruner

The electric telescopic pruner has few rivals for its price-performance ratio, but above all for its lightness. With a weight of only 4 kg, you'll be able to achieve excellent results at the best price, and at the same time, you'll be satisfied to be using the most eco-friendly type because it doesn't involve the use of fuel or the disposal of batteries. The presence of the electric cable makes it a tool suitable for small-medium sized gardens, but if you can not give up its advantages, you can buy an extension cord to make it a device ideal for larger areas ... Also, for this reason, the pruners powered by electric motors are the ultimate in versatility.

Battery-powered telescopic pruner

The battery-powered telescopic pruner is the best solution for lovers of progress and ready-to-use garden tools. This type is also suitable for small to medium areas, and it is advisable always to prefer lithium-ion batteries as they have far greater autonomy than other types of batteries on the market, which sometimes have lower prices but at the expense of durability.

The battery-powered telescopic pruner is ideal in the home, and one of its most significant advantages is its ease of use and its compact shape that can fit easily into even the most intricate branches.

Decisive factors in the decision 

Below you'll find the features you need to pay more attention to before you buy, which will prove essential both in terms of comfort of use and the life of the telescopic pruner itself:

• Materials:

the quality of the materials is of decisive importance because in most cases, you will find yourself using the telescopic pruner on uneven ground, in confined spaces or in areas where the vegetation is very thick and difficult to treat. In these cases, the weaker the material, the more the pruner will be subject to wear and tear, and this would result in a new purchase with a considerable waste of money.

• Weight and dimensions:

the weight of the telescopic pruner is directly proportional to its ease of use because the heavier it is, the more complicated the work session will become. A good compromise as far as weight is concerned, excluding petrol pruners, would be included from 3 to 5 kg. Do not also underestimate the dimensions: a compact structure, typical of electric pruners, will allow you to move with more agility and consequently also the work session will be shorter.

• The sturdiness of the blades:

the blades of the telescopic pruner must be able to withstand the workload without causing problems to the operator; in fact, you will likely find yourself dealing with very difficult branches that need a trim, and if this is not done with strong, razor-sharp blades, it will be all wasted effort.

Also, another point of no less important for many is the presence of accessories that are essential in accident prevention such as goggles or noise-reducing earplugs, which are crucial especially when using a model powered by an internal combustion engine.