ARS 160ZF Telescopic Cut and Hold Tree Pruner and Loppers

Myles 10/07/2025 19:38:00

Like all The ARS tools I have bought so far: really well made, a blade cover included, and comprehensive parts information in the box. Tested it on pruning a hurtling great grape vine in a tight space. Grab n’ hold really useful; just drop it in the bag straight from the tool. I have used cheaper version by another manufacturer and that lasted two years before the mechanism broke. That one had a spring on the cutting head that often got caught in vegetation. The ARS has a ‘clean’ head with just the blades showing. It also has a small branch hook, which is a bonus.

stuart 06/07/2024 19:09:41

High quality made in Japan, I don't have to say no more, well built tool from ARS japan, happy I bought it.

barry 11/09/2023 18:34:51

Like them very much, but note that they don't have the strength to nip off old wood - they cut this year's growth well, and some of last years. But you need something more robust for older stuff.

Caroline 29/08/2023 18:53:00

This product may seem pricey but it is a very good quality, high spec product. It has made the annual end of summer pruning of our ornamental crab apple tree a much easier and safer process (we previously used a weighty, awkward string pulley type of lopper - which was heavy, cumbersome and tiring to use). Nice and light and easily maneuverable in tricky places, and the hold facility is a real bonus. A pleasure to use.

Brian 09/10/2021 18:43:47

I always had a problem tending my fruit trees both trimming and picking just out of reach branches and fruit. The ARS 160ZF has solved that problem for me with its 3 meter length plus my height and reach. Not only can I now reach to the top of my trees to trim the highest branches I can also easily pick the highest fruits and lower them safely with the cut and hold feature. Much safer than climbing or standing on step Ladders. All in all a brilliant well made garden tool highly recommended.

Alan 22/01/2021 16:52:39

These cut and hold pruners are excellent, the hold ability is perfect for cutting back aquatic plants at the pond edge and also cutting back high, out of reach branches. They do represent value for money as they are so well made.