Heavy duty loppers.

[Peter 1955]

Recommendations please. I have various big bypass loppers, mainly Fiskars, with a 50mm capacity. One pair suffered a mishap when I interrupted a power cable with them, and another one is heavily used/worn. Sadly, I don't think any of them have replaceable cutters, so am I now needing something new, really. 

I'd like at least 50mm capacity and replaceable cutters ideally. Telescopic handles less important than durability. Brand not too important, I just have had good service from Fiskars. 

Is there a better option than the LX98 ? I found a Fiskars US import at silly money, it's just  whether I  can get replacement cutters here. 

Thanks in advance. 

 

[Steve Bullman]

Bahco have always been bullet proof

[Mark J]

Bahco are good quality, Wolf Garten make decent loppers too.

[Mark Bolam]

I’ve always used Bahco, but you may struggle to find 50mm capacity.

[woody paul]

Corona were good don't know what there like now. I bought a anvil set with fibre glass hands and still live in the back of one truck. 

Got a set of Wolf 850 I think that's what they are. But you will struggle at 50 mm. 

[tree-fancier123]

mine are Stihl PB20, seen better days, but had em 15 years or more. 2 inch cut on the limit

these Bahco they say do 55mm

 

[Peter 1955]

Thanks for all the thoughts chaps. I appear to have been spoiled by the large capacity of the Fiskars, which is probably why I bought them initially. I found some no name ones on Amazon which I think will put me on until I find something which satisfies my needs on a more long term basis. I will have to get into the dealership and handle some. 

[MattyF]

Having seen what some of the forestry boys can do in NZ I fancy some of these 

https://nzsafetyblackwoods.co.nz/product/timbersaws-prun-off-lopper-08283614

 

[Sviatoslav Tulin]

There is FELCO ,and all others! Get battery ones u will never look back!

[Dan Maynard]

I've got the Corona super duty looper which are rated 50mm, to be honest the head steel is so thick it's a bit unbalanced as a tool so for quick nipping I'm as likely to get out old Fiskars. 

 

50mm is less effort with a silky, or battery chainsaw.