Bull pruner questions

robinia

robinia

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I've always used the regular 2:1 Marvin pole pruners but recently bought a Corona Bull pruner head.

Within the first week the cutting blade has bent and won't bypass the hook anymore. I need a replacement blade already!

Are the Coronas really that delicate? Anyone using them and have any pointers??

The supplier is willing to exchange the Corona for a Marvin Bull. Anyone used both and have an opinion? Corona Bull vs. Marvin Bull: Pros and cons?

Thanks
 
I have had a Marvin bull pruner for about 3 years. LOVE IT
...never owned anything by Corona

The bull pruner really opened a new level of pruning. It is perfect between a regular pole pruner and a pole saw. Nice tool to get a limb (properly) cut where I want it.

Go Marvin, I have never had to fix - lots of abuse!
 
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Are the Coronas really that delicate? Anyone using them and have any pointers??

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Have used and sold both (and the Phoenix etc).

The Marvin has one beefy spring versus the Corona's 2 lighter duty springs. Corona may be less effort to pull, though as a result. Marvin replacement parts are easier to track down (a big plus down the road). Marvin is more ruggedly designed.

Honestly, the unit I've had the least problems with is the standard 1-1/4" Marvin, but if you are going the 1-3/4" route then I would try the Marvin bull, IMO.
 
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Have used and sold both (and the Phoenix etc).
... I would try the Marvin bull, IMO.

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There is a review @ TreeStuff that says the Marvin blades are crap too. Any thoughts?
 
We use both Corona and Marvin.

We have 8 users and I can tell you the
Marvin is out on grounds most of the time.

It's a great tool.
 
I spent around $120 on a corona bull pruner with telescoping pole, never have been happy with it at all. It stays in the shop and I always take the marvins heads to the job.
 
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We have Marvins but also like to have this light pruner on hand for small fast cuts with its fast action. 29 bucks? buy half a dozen and when they get dull chuck em.

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If that works, great, but I'd rather maintain a good tool than pick up another cheap one off a pile. I had a hard time getting a clean-enough cut with that SS--the blade housing is too thick, and there is too much slop in the action.

http://store.floriantools.net/florian-ratchet-cut-pruning-tools/tree-pruning-pole-pruning

is the cat's meow--ratcheting is so much easier, with a good grip.
 
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We have Marvins but also like to have this light pruner on hand for small fast cuts with its fast action. 29 bucks? buy half a dozen and when they get dull chuck em.

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If that works, great, but I'd rather maintain a good tool than pick up another cheap one off a pile. I had a hard time getting a clean-enough cut with that SS--the blade housing is too thick, and there is too much slop in the action.

http://store.floriantools.net/florian-ratchet-cut-pruning-tools/tree-pruning-pole-pruning

is the cat's meow--ratcheting is so much easier, with a good grip.

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imo this little SS poleclip gives a fast clean clip (say shaping a birch). When doing a hundred cuts with a double pulley or ratcheting action is so time and energy consuming. Couldn't get what you are trying to show with link Guy.
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Dave the thread is on *bull* pruners. Clipping birches does not require the size and muscle of bull pruners. The link was to show a big pruner that few tree guys get to see, the Florian 201, fwiw.
I don't remember the SS getting as clean a cut as the jameson or marvin head but it has been awhile since i used one.

I just got the Corona head to test and will be trying it out soon.
 
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