posted 7 years ago
Dale... You're a good man, as usual — for posting this review.
But I want to ask you about gas-powered pole pruners, if you know anything about what's currently available. Reason being: During winter I sometimes need to clear out tree branches when they droop with heavy snow and impede the path of tractor, etc. (Yes, of course I have a chainsaw... for trunks or heavier branches.) Also, I do some large-fruit-tree pruning in spring.
I've been disappointed with battery-powered sawing equipment, either in terms of torque or work time between recharges. And a 700-1000 ft extension cord for an electric pole pruner would be impractical.
I've owned both Stihl and Shindaiwa 2-cycle equipment. In fact I wore out a Stihl brushcutter, and found the Shindaiwa I replaced it with has outlasted the Stihl by two or three years already.
BTW, I'd only be giving the pole pruner maybe 6-8 hours use each year, but it would represent a huge help to me.
My online educational sites:
https://www.pinterest.ca/joelbc/homestead-methods-tools-equipment/
https://www.pinterest.ca/joelbc/mixed-shops/