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Wondering how you\u2019re going to get rid of those overhanging branches in your lawn? Or maybe you just want to do some heavy pruning and tree shaping to keep the landscape fresh. Either way, dealing with thick stems and branches is cumbersome and repetitive work; that\u2019s why you need the right tool for the job<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pruning shears are an option, but chances are they\u2019ll break very quickly. On the other hand, a pruning saw is both overkill and unnecessarily expensive. Loppers, however, are perfect for effortlessly cutting through thicker branches.<\/p>\n

Loppers are essentially pruners with slightly longer handles that are mostly used to prune out smaller branches, twigs, and stems. The long handles offer great leverage while the heavy-duty blades cut woody stems up to 3cm thick. Some of them have extendable handles and a ratchet system to make cutting easier.<\/p>\n

Like all other tools, loppers come in a wide range of styles, shapes, sizes and price points. I\u2019ve scoured the entire industry and rifled through thousands of loppers to find the best models, types, and features to look out for.<\/p>\n

For starters, it helps if you know about the two basic types of loppers. There are bypass loppers that consist of two blades that slide past each other in a scissor-like fashion. These provide a cleaner cut on live wood while allowing the plant to heal quicker.<\/p>\n

Anvil loppers, on the other hand, have one straight blade that cuts as it closes onto a flat anvil edge. Since the blade crushes branches and stems when cutting, anvil loppers are best used on hardy and dead wood.<\/p>\n

Other features to look out for include force multiplication mechanisms such as geared or ratcheting systems, telescopic handles, comfortable grip, high-quality steel blades and a high cutting capacity. So, shall we dive right into our list of the best loppers in the UK?<\/p>\n

1. Fiskars 112290 FSK112290 Bypass Loppers<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/a>\n
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Since its inception back in 1649, Fiskars has grown into a world leader for functional, lasting, and user-friendly solutions for garden and hand tools. You can always rely on their tools to deliver effortless and intuitive performance. All this know-how stands out in the new Fiskars 112290 FSK112290 Bypass Loppers.<\/p>\n

These loppers are built for heavy duty fresh or live woodcutting with a capacity of up to 35mm diameter. To make the experience effortless, Fiskars incorporated a unique Power Gear mechanism that not only amplifies the cutting power, but also distributes it evenly. And speaking of cutting, the steel blades are coated with PTFE to reduce friction and stickiness. You can\u2019t miss the fibreglass reinforced polyamide exterior that is as durable, lightweight and strong as it is eye-catching.<\/p>\n

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