I broke my Snap-Cut Timberline No. 55 clippers (had 20 years) the other day and need another heavy duty pair. Any idea where I can get another Snap-Cut or another one that is really heavy duty? I use them to do some really heavy duty clipping.
Need new tree clippers
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retDAC
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I like these a LOT: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004SD74/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Don't know if there are better ones from other makers, but as long as you don't twist them and you don't mind the handle length (there are shorter versions), these hold up well even on dead wood.
I have had one blade break backwards as I use these quite hard at times. Fiskars sent a new blade free to me.
Had a different model with plastic gear teeth which broke. Upon my sending a photo, Fiskars sent a replacement. Later there was a recall and I got a steel teeth model replacement.
Friend had a plastic handle insert break. Another photo to Fiskars; another replacement.
There are newer models:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QMWETPM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007E22C2G/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Don't know if there are better ones from other makers, but as long as you don't twist them and you don't mind the handle length (there are shorter versions), these hold up well even on dead wood.
I have had one blade break backwards as I use these quite hard at times. Fiskars sent a new blade free to me.
Had a different model with plastic gear teeth which broke. Upon my sending a photo, Fiskars sent a replacement. Later there was a recall and I got a steel teeth model replacement.
Friend had a plastic handle insert break. Another photo to Fiskars; another replacement.
There are newer models:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QMWETPM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007E22C2G/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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One possible source -
SNAP CUT 55T - GEAR DRIVEN ANVIL LOPPER
http://www.muenchcompany.com/00260.html
rlitman
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bczygan
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I am not sure, There are no pictures but I think that they might be different.
I saw them today but I was not sure about the anvil end. Did anyone ever break the anvil side off? I will work them very hard.
gdocktor3
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Hi Johninct I'm Glenn in CT. Where ya from? As a part time professional landscaper, I use Fiskars for most everything. If you spend the money on the more expensive models, they'll do anything you ask. The cheaper versions are geared towards the home owner who occasionally uses them for light trimming. Those big "loppers" as I call them, are very strong. I feel Stihl stuff like this is way over priced and not worth the mark up for the name that's on it. I bet someone makes them for them anyways.
Update - as suspected, a quick Google search revealed Stihl loppers are made by ARS. I believe ARS is a Japananese company. http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/best-quality-hand-pruners-loppers.106273/
Update - as suspected, a quick Google search revealed Stihl loppers are made by ARS. I believe ARS is a Japananese company. http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/best-quality-hand-pruners-loppers.106273/
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I like the fiskars. even the cheaper ones have lifetime warranty. they will send you a new pair with just a picture of the damaged ones...not sure if their heavy duty grey set are heavy enough for you but I have cut plenty of 2" limbs with mine.
Colchester.
rlitman
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Yes, ARS is Japanese. If you want to get pruners from a land where pruning is taken VERY seriously as an art, you'd understand why I feel that ARS makes a better product than Felco (Swiss).
Stihl's pruner products are rebranded ARS. However, they come with a lifetime warranty from Stihl. That's a big advantage over buying directly from ARS.
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I have the fiskars ratcheting loppers and love them. They cut branches up to about 2" thick.
All of the U.S. Stihl loppers that I have recently seen are US made and seem to be rebranded Hickok loppers. Apologize for giant pics:
I prefer bypass loppers vs. anvil type for MY work. US manufacturers of professional loppers include:
Hickok, VACA and Barnel (do some Google searches). Lots of professional foreign brands: ARS, Felco, Bahco, Vesco, AMLeonard.........
In the compound lever,anvil style like your old SnapCuts, Barnel, ARS, and Vesco have heavy duty professional models: beware many handle lengths available.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111763470325?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
http://www.growtech.com/LP-A30L.html
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mobiledynamics
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Love my ARS loppers. Just of of curiousity, went looking for Stihl loppers. They look like the USA ones mentioned above. Did not see the ARS re-brands
All of the U.S. Stihl loppers that I have recently seen are US made and seem to be rebranded Hickok loppers. Apologize for giant pics:
I prefer bypass loppers vs. anvil type for MY work. US manufacturers of professional loppers include:
Hickok, VACA and Barnel (do some Google searches). Lots of professional foreign brands: ARS, Felco, Bahco, Vesco, AMLeonard.........
In the compound lever,anvil style like your old SnapCuts, Barnel, ARS, and Vesco have heavy duty professional models: beware many handle lengths available.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111763470325?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
http://www.growtech.com/LP-A30L.html
Now I am not sure about which one or brand to get: bypass, anvil, compound lever, etc.. I want something to cut up to 2" or even more. I do work them very , very hard. Are the Sthil ones guaranteed if I snap off the anvil?
rlitman
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The Stihl PP100 is by ARS. As are the handheld bypass shears and hedge clippers. I guess the loppers are not.
I prefer a handheld bypass shear for green stuff and an anvil style lopper for cutting woody stuff.
I'm not sure what exactly the Stihl lifetime warranty covers, but I do know that parts are available at least.
I prefer a handheld bypass shear for green stuff and an anvil style lopper for cutting woody stuff.
I'm not sure what exactly the Stihl lifetime warranty covers, but I do know that parts are available at least.
fourjeepin
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+1 for fiskars. I was sold after seeing my little 80 year old grandmother lopping large branches off a tree. I thought there was no way she could cut those, but she did.
Backpack Hunter
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I'm a fan of the Fiskars as well. They are easy to use, and have held up well for me.
gdocktor3
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Also, Fiskars are sold in Home Depot, Target and a bunch of other places. It is easier to replace them if they break than Stihl because you'd have to find a distributor to bring them to. I only have one stihl dealer nearby and it's about 1/2 hour away. HD is about 10 minutes.
The only complaint I read about the Fiskar Power Gear is that the handles have to open up very wide. This might cause problems for an orchardist or landscaper. Otherwise they seem like a great option and are easily warrantied.
Following the good advice of rlitman, bypass models are better for cleaner cuts on live branches of trees you are "grooming". In my experience, anvil types crush the tissue more and are better for hard and/or dead wood on plants you don't care much about.
At some point, one should move to the next appropriate tool, a small hand pruning saw. The blades on these are exquisitely sharp and cut through wood like butter.
The Barnel anvil type is rugged. Look how far the blades go into the handle (screw placement). Handle length affects leverage and accessibility. There are heavy monster loppers available too.
Choices!!! The Fiskars seem to be the good value/price point ones if they fit your needs.
Following the good advice of rlitman, bypass models are better for cleaner cuts on live branches of trees you are "grooming". In my experience, anvil types crush the tissue more and are better for hard and/or dead wood on plants you don't care much about.
At some point, one should move to the next appropriate tool, a small hand pruning saw. The blades on these are exquisitely sharp and cut through wood like butter.
The Barnel anvil type is rugged. Look how far the blades go into the handle (screw placement). Handle length affects leverage and accessibility. There are heavy monster loppers available too.
Choices!!! The Fiskars seem to be the good value/price point ones if they fit your needs.