Pole pruner are specialized gardening and landscaping tools designed for trimming and pruning branches, limbs, and foliage that are located high up in trees or bushes. They consist of a long pole, usually made of lightweight materials like aluminum or fiberglass, with a cutting mechanism attached to the end. This allows gardeners, arborists, and homeowners to safely and effectively maintain trees and shrubs without needing to climb or use a ladder.
The main components of a pole pruner include:
- Pole: The pole is the extended handle of the tool, which can range in length from a few feet to over twenty feet, depending on the model. It's often telescopic, allowing the user to adjust the length as needed. This feature enables users to reach branches at varying heights without having to change tools or positions.
- Cutting Mechanism: At the end of the pole, there is a cutting mechanism that allows the user to trim branches. This mechanism can take different forms, such as a saw blade or bypass pruners. Some pole pruners even have interchangeable attachments for different types of cutting tasks.
- Rope or Pulley System: Many pole pruners have a rope or pulley system that enables users to control the cutting mechanism remotely. By pulling on the rope from the ground, the user can close the cutting jaws or activate the saw blade to make the cut. This provides better control and allows the user to safely prune branches from a distance.
Pole pruners are used for a variety of purposes:
- Tree Pruning: They are commonly used to prune dead, diseased, or overgrown branches from trees. This not only improves the overall health and appearance of the tree but also prevents potential safety hazards.
- Shrub Maintenance: Pole pruners can also be used to trim and shape shrubs and bushes, especially those that are too tall to reach comfortably from the ground.
- Fruit Harvesting: For fruit-bearing trees, pole pruners are valuable tools for harvesting high-up fruits without damaging the branches or the fruit itself.
- Landscape Maintenance: Landscapers and gardeners use pole pruners to maintain a clean and tidy appearance of outdoor spaces, ensuring that plants do not obstruct pathways or structures.
- Safety and Accessibility: Pole pruners are safer to use than climbing trees or using ladders for pruning tasks at height. They also provide access to areas that might otherwise be difficult to reach.
When using pole pruners, it's important to follow safety guidelines, such as wearing appropriate protective gear and ensuring that the cutting tool is well-maintained and sharp. If you're not experienced with pruning, it's a good idea to seek guidance from our team to avoid damaging the tree or causing injury to yourself or others.
Factors to Consider when purchasing a pole pruner
When purchasing a pole pruner, you should consider a range of different factors including budget, purpose & brand. Our brand of choice is STIHL, originally a German Brand, STIHL is now internationally renowned for selling quality tools to amateurs and professionals.
When purchasing a pole pruner, you also need to think about your personal safety; choosing a more powerful pole pruner may seem like the way to go but these are generally better suited for professionals. For new users of pole pruners, we really recommend the STIHL HTA 86 Cordless Pole Pruner. This is lightweight, cordless and easy to adjust when it comes to length.
For someone with a little more confidence pole pruning, we would really recommend the STIHL HTA 66 Cordless Pole Pruner. This device is ideal for pruning orchards and gardens and definitely more suitable for professionals. This is actually slightly lighter than the previous model so is particularly suited for longer term use.
We would really recommend if needed that you speak to one of our in house sales specialists for more information as they can best guide you to your needs. To get in touch call 01302 756 000 today and let them know you've found our website.
