I just received my 2nd pair.* If you need to know about the lopper just go to the Wolf Garten RR900T review as these are identical save for color. In fact, mine have the RR900T label affixed.
It's odd. I forgot just how much better these cut than my backup pair of Craftsman Compound loppers. I had some small trees and large-ish limbs to cut and sawing seemed like a real time-waster. So, I brought the Troy-Bilt lopper into the field. I immediately went after an ash that was quite nearly 50mm(2") in diameter. I opened the lopper to nearly full telescope(1 locking hole position from full ext.), put the jaws around the errant ash branch, and snipped it right off without much effort. I'm really short(5"5") but quite strong(285 lb. bench press for ~5 reps), so performing such a feat may be more difficult than I make it seem. However, I also cut a bunch of more reasonably sized pieces, and the tool is a real joy to use - think hot knife through butter.
I should weigh the tool as the published weight seems high. That said, at maximum reach, the tool is noticeably nose/business end heavy. Not a deterrent for me at all, it's simply an observation. There is lots of steel in the cutting area, and physics won't be denied.
The tool I received also has a limited lifetime warranty, but I would guess that no one would ever break the tool when used within its limits.
I also cut some garden pants with the lopper, and even though I would normally use either a hand pruner(better) or garden shears(best), the lopper cut those rangy stems without mashing. This is pretty remarkable given the power at the other end of the cutting scale.
The last thing that I should point out is that there is a technique to using a lopper. There are textual guides and videos displaying proper technique. My brother has ruined a few good loppers through abuse. He has both damaged loppers through 'twisting to finish the cur,' to placing one 'leg' of the lopper on the ground and applying his considerable mass to the other leg in a "dogpile" manner. Both of these are abuse. we cut roughly the same amount of wood with our loppers, but I have not had to replace a set due to improper use. Even my old Craftsman lopper still work well enough for everything but large and deep cases. The extra reach with these is terrific. In low, high, or deep cutting situations, the length really makes a big difference.
Seriously, this is a great tool at a great price. I'm pretty frugal when it comes to gardening/landscaping tools, and this is where I spent my money.
*1st pair went to a local landscaper that tried them and loved them. Still in daily extended use.
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Troy-Bilt Comfort Max Telescoping Bypass Lopper
Product Description:
The Comfort Max Telescoping Bypass Lopper has lightweight, aluminum handles that extend up to 35.5 inches in length. The 4X power cut technology lets you cut branches up to 2 inches thick with less effort. The shock-absorbing aluminum handles will minimize the impact on your hands and wrists. Due to their scissor-like design, bypass loppers are best used on young, live growth.
- 2" cutting capacity
- 4X power cut technology
- Lightweight aluminum handles
- Telescoping handles lengthen up to 35.5"
- The non-stick coating resists rust and repels sap
- Heavy-duty, German steel blade for maximum durability
- Best for cutting live branches and growth
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| Lightweight, shock-absorbing aluminum handle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cut technology | 4X power cut technology | 2X power cut technology | 2X power cut technology |
| Improved non-stick coated blades | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cutting capacity | 2" | 1.75" | 1.6" |
| Extended reach | ✓ | ||
| Best use | For young, live growth | For pruning tough, mature branches | For young, live growth |
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