10 best pruners

The pruner is a traditional gardener tool designed to take care of trees and shrubs, pruning dry branches and forming a crown. Unlike garden shears, it allows for more subtle and accurate pruning of plants, usually in the final stage of the formation of their appearance. In addition to the direct professional purpose, pruners are widely used in garden plots that also need careful treatment.

The market of garden tools is full of manufacturing companies and, accordingly, models of pruners of various application levels. In general, the situation with products is even - the quantity of good goods is many times greater than frankly bad models. However, even among such a variety of good models can be identified several of the most popular. We have selected for you the ten best secateurs that are in great demand among consumers. The final list was formed taking into account the following criteria:

• the quantity and quality of user feedback;
• recommendations of professionals and experts in the field of garden machinery and equipment;
• conformity of cost to nominal quality;
• characteristics of the models, materials used manufacturing and the geometrical parameters of the cutting part.

Each pruner presented in the rating is worthy of your first attention.

Useful video - how to use the shears

Top Scissor Secateurs

The simplest and most affordable secateurs are the traditional scissor mechanism. The tool copes well with pruning thin stems and branches. Modern models can be equipped with a power drive, which allows you to cut and thicker branches of trees.

4 PALISAD 60536

The Chinese pruner PALISAD 60536 has worked well for the formation of hedges, pruning bushes and saplings. The model easily copes with knots and branches with a diameter of up to 15 mm. At the same time, experts note the high quality of the cut, which is important when carrying out a number of garden operations. The basis of the pruning shears are rounded blades made of tool steel. Teflon coating reliably protects the cutting edges from corrosion. For return action tape spring is used. Handles are made of two-component plastic. They are convenient in work and do not slip in a wet hand. On the case, the manufacturer installed the lock button, it is convenient to use it at the beginning or end of work.

Users note such advantages of the tool as high-quality cut, reasonable price, long service life with careful handling. The disadvantages include unreliable clamp.

3 Fiskars 111440

A worthy representative of the company Fiskars, part of the line, equipped with a special force mechanism. The introduction of such a mechanism has significantly improved the performance of the cutting tool.In terms of ergonomics, everything is also in order: one of the handles of the shears is made in the form of a plastic button for the fingers, while the other has a convenient rounded shape. The weight parameter of the instrument looks a controversial aspect - 150 grams on the hand feels not so great as heavier samples, but not to say that the pruner “breaks out” from the correct grip (saves the surface of the handles).

In general, it is ideally equipped - the return spring is extremely durable and reliable, there is a blade lock, but the cut diameter could be larger.

Advantages:

• acceptable, but without admiration, the diameter of the slice (20 millimeters);
• nice appearance, good color options;
• buttonhole for fingers;
• good return spring.

Disadvantages:

• 150 grams of weight have a somewhat specific effect on ergonomics;
• high price.

2 GARDENA 8906

Professional hand garden pruner, made with a clear emphasis on the component ergonomics. The aluminum case is perfectly complemented by rubber inserts that prevent the tool from slipping out and allow it to be securely fixed in the hand. Lanyards for fingers is not provided, but it does not cause any loss in comfort. The maximum diameter of the slice also pleasantly surprises - in spite of competing models here it reaches a significant 25 millimeters. Talking about the presence of any flaws here is very difficult, because technically the shears do not cause any complaints. Its weakest side lies in marketing: the cost varies greatly between two and five thousand rubles, which is great turns away budget buyers.

Advantages:

• high-level ergonomics (aluminum body and rubber pads on handles);
• nice design;
• cut diameter - 25 millimeters.

Disadvantages:

• "Floating" high price.

1 RACO 4218-53 / 303

In order not to carry uncomfortable stairs or step-ladders around the garden, it is better to arm yourself with a long shear RACO 4218-53 / 303. With it, you can easily and quickly remove dry branches, correctly form the crown of young trees. With a tool length of 1.8 m, it is possible to work without ancillary accessories with hedges and climbing plants. Thanks to the aluminum case, the manufacturer managed to reduce the weight of the secateurs. The cutting parts are made of hardened steel, and the upper blade is coated with the innovative RACO-Hitekflon® material. The working diameter of the model is limited to 63 mm.

Gardeners and gardeners in a review draw attention to such advantages of a sucker pruner, such as ease of handling, reliability and durability. Sharp blades make an even cut, both when grooming delicate roses and when forming trees. The downside of the model is the high price and a decent weight (0.99 kg).

Top ratchet pruners

Many domestic gardeners had time to appreciate all the advantages of ratchet pruners. Powerful tool is convenient in trimming shrubs and trees. The cut occurs in a few clicks, thereby reducing the load on the hand.

3 GRINDA 8-423233

The most affordable garden pruner with a ratchet mechanism in our review was the model GRINDA 8-423233. The Chinese manufacturer took hardened carbon steel as a base, from which rounded cutting parts are made. One of the blades is protected against corrosion by a Teflon coating. Two-component handles look ergonomic, allowing you to conveniently hold the tool even in a small hand. With the help of a secateur it is easy to care for flowers, bushes, to prune young trees. The maximum diameter of the branches that the model can handle is 18 mm. With a total length of 205 mm, the product weighs only 190 g.

Russian summer residents in reviews indicate such strengths of the shears as accessibility, ease of use, stylish appearance.Of the minuses most often isolated short-lived sharpening of the blades, as well as the restriction on the thickness of the pruned branches.

2 Titanium contact centering tool 0233

Domestic gardeners and gardeners show high interest in Centroinstrument 0233 to the secateurs. This is confirmed by the statistics of WordStat, where a huge number of requests concern this model. The reasons for the popularity of the domestic garden pruner lie in a titanium blade, which is not afraid of corrosion. In addition, even a weak woman will be able to use the tool, since the manufacturer has equipped its product with a ratchet mechanism. The cut is carried out in three stages, while the force applied is significantly reduced. Convenience in work gives anti-slip coating handles. For safe storage and handling, a blade lock is provided.

Users in the reviews note the excellent quality of the shears, light pruning of bushes and trees with a diameter of up to 30 mm, and low weight. With proper handling the sharpness of the blades is maintained for a long time without sharpening. Only not in every store you can buy this tool.

1 RACO 4206-53 / 150C

Perhaps the most successful model of a garden pruner, which has gained immense popularity with the domestic user. First, the critically low price of the tool, accompanied by surprisingly high quality parameters, is striking the eye. Contrary to the usual device, the RACO 4206-53 / 150C has a ratchet mechanism, due to which a smaller physical force is required to cut.

Secondly, a durable aluminum case with a buttonhole for fingers and rubberized handles to prevent undesirable slipping of the tool from the hand are responsible for usability. The possible diameter of the cut standard, and is 20 millimeters, it is acceptable for garden work.

Thirdly, both professionals and ordinary users unanimously declare that the model is superior to the products of other famous brands, at least by adequate pricing.

Advantages:

• low cost;
• ideal ergonomic parameters (durable case and rubberized handles);
• a bit rustic, but bearable appearance;
• slice diameter equal to 20 millimeters;
• the presence of a ratchet mechanism.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

Top Battery Secateurs

Battery garden pruners got their spread not so long ago, but immediately won a good part of the market. The main advantage of such models is the constant applied power, which does not depend on the power qualities of the user. Among the shortcomings can be identified a time limit imposed by the presence of a battery, as well as a higher cost compared to manual pruners.

2 Wolf Garten Li-Ion Power RR 3000

Secateurs of the famous German brand, from which one could expect a bit more. Prim in his appearance, he could easily have eliminated this drawback with good performance characteristics, but nothing outstanding came out of this idea. But the quality parameters pleased me: the praised German punctuality yields its fruits. The miniature tool is equipped with a durable “filling”, fueled by a reliable 1.1 Ah battery. One full charge is enough for 800 cuts of branches and branches with a diameter of up to 15 millimeters. But the recharging time is not too "bright" for four hours, and in the complete set there is no replaceable battery. And everything could be attributed to the budget of the pruner, but its cost is significantly higher than the price of competing models.

Advantages:

• high quality and housing, and electronics;
• slice diameter is 15 millimeters;
• good ergonomics.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• long charging process;
• poor appearance.

1 Ryobi RLP416

Objectively, the most functional garden pruner from masters of technology from Japan. I came to the domestic market in transit through Japanese realities, for which, in fact, was created. The power of this model is enough to cut branches with a thickness of up to 16 millimeters, and the type of wood does not matter.

The “stuffing” of the secateurs is not bad, and it is supplemented with a not too powerful battery with a capacity of 1.5 Ah, which, however, does not torture either self-discharge or the presence of “memory”, which decreases the total capacity over time. In terms of ergonomics and design, the Ryobi RLP416 outperforms the lion’s share of competitors - the brand colors are complemented by a very comfortable grip-coated handle that provides reliable (truly reliable) protection against slippage. This is one of the best options for battery pruner both in quality and cost.

Advantages:

• nice corporate design;
• low cost;
• reliable "filling" and battery;
• slice thickness up to 16 millimeters.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

Top Manual Grafting Secateurs

The main difference between the graft pruner and the traditional garden is in the shape of the main blade, curved to obtain a figure cut and maximum exposure of the cambium layer on the graft or stock. The tool has no visible drawbacks, except for the restrictions imposed on the thickness of the grafted stems (from 4 to 12 millimeters of thickness, depending on the model itself). This is a fundamentally different type of pruner, whose operating parameters cannot be compared with classic single-sided or double-sided knives.

1 Centrotool FINLAND 1455

One of the most common models of vaccination pruner in the domestic market, originating straight from Russia. Model 1455 series FINLAND is a good combination of performance and technical characteristics, complemented by a stupid appearance and increased ergonomics. The maximum possible cut-off diameter is limited to 19 millimeters, but this is quite sufficient for the inoculation operation. The sharpness of the blade is ensured by the presence of a Teflon coating that actively opposes the rapid blunting of the cutting edge. The case is plastic, but moderately reliable, not foretelling the instrument of a quick and painful breakage. The handles are also plastic, but the matte surface does not allow the secateur to slip out of hand, which is important. The last and, perhaps, the most weighty argument in favor of the purchase is the cost of a secateur, leaving out of business almost all eminent competitors.

Advantages:

• nice design and excellent ergonomics;
• slice thickness is 19 millimeters;
• the presence of Teflon coating on the cutting part;
• low cost

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of garden pruners?
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GARDENA

Ryobi

Wolf garten

Raco

Fiskars

Centrotool

Palisad

GRINDA

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