Milwaukee telescoping pole pruner. First impressions

[MA Arborist]

Received it last week. We like it already. It’s very powerful and will cut up to 2” limbs.

The only con so far is that the blade is not a good quality steel. Like other reviews have stated, it can get knicked easier than other commercial grade pole pruners (manual not battery powered).

Despite the issue with the blade, this tool is a game changer. If you do a lot of ornamental tree trimming/shaping and vista trimming then you’ll like it. Those cuts that are too big for a pole pruner on a floppy limb that is difficult with a pole saw are perfect for this tool.

 

[Treetopflyer]

I just held one first time at garden state tree conference and it’s heavy, but if it can do what you’re saying it sounds like a worthwhile investment. Thanks for the review.

 

[MA Arborist]

I just held one first time at garden state tree conference and it’s heavy, but if it can do what you’re saying it sounds like a worthwhile investment. Thanks for the review.

Yea definitely heavy. It’s pretty easy to get used to though because there’s no cord to pull for the cut. Just a button

 

[MA Arborist]

Also, I got a free m-18 8.0 battery with it. Tool-Up had an offer I couldn’t refuse

 

[Treetopflyer]

Yea definitely heavy. It’s pretty easy to get used to though because there’s no cord to pull for the cut. Just a button

That’s exactly what I said to the Milwaukee dude. I liked how you could hold the button and it locked it closed and the blade looked easy to swap

 

[ATH]

When you say the blade is not good, is that the bar or chain? (Or both?). Is that easily upgraded (OK... could probably be a little less lazy and look that up.)

 

[MA Arborist]

When you say the blade is not good, is that the bar or chain? (Or both?). Is that easily upgraded (OK... could probably be a little less lazy and look that up.)

Not a chainsaw but an actual pruner with a blade.

 

[ATH]

My bad...I should read better!

 

[Brando CalPankian]

Will it cut 2" dead???

 

[MA Arborist]

Will it cut 2" dead???

Yes. I tested it on everything I could find. It’s rated for 1 3/4” but it will cut 2. Even snipped a couple large rhododendron stems

 

[Brando CalPankian]

Yes. I tested it on everything I could find. It’s rated for 1 3/4” but it will cut 2. Even snipped a couple large rhododendron stems

I'm sold. Good to know