Electric pruning shears

Rose Care
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Has anyone used electric pruning shears? Any brands to recommend? Do you use them exclusively or as a backup for tougher cuts?

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Hi Frank,

I sometimes use Felco cordless pruners, for large garden pruning.It makes for quick work but the device is heavy. If you are prone to distractions, you may lose a finger. If you want to see what price Arlington Rose Foundation can get through our Country Store, just let me know. Go to pygar website for model number.

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Pam, thank you for the response. Yes, I am very concerned about the weight of any electric pruner. In the current ARS Annual, there is a mention of the Zenport EP 108. It is advertised as lightweight. But I checked, and it is not cheap, about $350 to $400. Ideally, I would like something that is both lightweight and inexpensive. To me, a heavy instrument can make my hand as weary as when making many cuts by hand.

Frank

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Check Amazon. For their prices, I feel that if I get a few years battery life I’m happy. I know that contributes to a throw away electronics culture, but the price is right.

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Try Ryobi. It’s not as heavy and it’s little slower than others so you don’t chop off a finger. It’s $150 at bHome Depot (tool and battery) or $79 for tool only.

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Hi Frank, I wouldn’t want to go back to the days when I didn’t have my Cekegon battery operated pruners. I use them for all pruning. They replace large loopers and saws. When I am up in a bush I do not need to change tools. Of course, I still use my smaller Stihl hand pruners for dead heading and grooming. Several years ago, while pruning at the American Rose Center with a large group of rosarians, I had the opportunity to try several different models and brands of electric pruners. I chose the Cekegon because the handle and battery were not bulky. The pruners were light weight and felt balanced in my hand. The battery is amazing. I can do major pruning all day and not lose power. I purchased my Cekegon puners from Amazon for around a hundred dollars. It comes with 2 lithium batteries and a charger. It can cut up to 1.3 inches. (I wish I could figure out how to insert a photo of the pruners.)

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thanks for that information, Billie.

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Pam, Elena, Zorana,and Billie,

I thank you all for your generous help. Now I have to decide which pruners to get! Lots of good choices.