{"title":"Loppers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoppers are a type of scissors used for pruning small branches, like secateurs but with long handles. They are the largest type of manual garden cutting tool and the main distinction among them is between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eanvil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebypass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e types. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnvil Loppers have a single sharpened blade, with a straight or sometimes curved edge, that closes against a similarly contoured flat anvil like surface on the other side of the jaws, usually made of a softer metal than the blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBypass Loppers operate like scissors, except that they generally only have one blade that moves past a jaw or hook that has an approximately square edge that is not typically sharpened and is usually concave or hook shaped in order keep branches from slipping out of the jaws. The jaws of bypass loppers may be straight, curved, or one curved with one straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have a fantastic range of commercial grade loppers made by Castellari from Italy, and a lopper head from Sintung designed to fit the Silky Hayauchi and Hayate Extension Pole Saws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loppers-c200-potatore-60cm-1","title":"LOPPERS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastellari (s.r.l.) have been manufacturing high quality horticulture tools for over 30 years, and their technology draws from the combination of three of Italy's best smitheries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe four \u003cstrong\u003eCASTELLARI LOPPERS\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer are unique by way of their design, the special lever cutting action, counter blade operation, and the weight to size ratio. The lightweight design, strength \u0026amp; reduced cutting effort allows for continuous pruning of fruit trees, grapevines \u0026amp; kiwifruit. And even with constant use, there is minimal wear on the lever components including the hardened pivot bolts and bushes, and the blades will provide a long-lasting cutting edge, requiring only an occasional light hone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe anvil (or counter blade) is made from forged aluminium alloy and is designed to reduce cutting blade wear and provide strength. The handles are made from a heavy-duty aluminium race-track extrusion together with highly visible non-slip grips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Catellari Loppers User Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Castellari_Lopper_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630537562\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLICK HERE\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to find out how to use your Castellari Loppers the correct way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellari","offers":[{"title":"Potatore (# C 200)","offer_id":21182426972219,"sku":"C 200","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucano M80 (# C 210)","offer_id":44276980088874,"sku":"C 210","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucano C60 (# C 211)","offer_id":44276980121642,"sku":"C 211","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucano C80 (# C 212)","offer_id":44276980154410,"sku":"C 212","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Castellari_Tucano_C60_60cm.jpg?v=1777499365"},{"product_id":"pole-loppers-castellari","title":"POLE LOPPERS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCASTELLARI POLE LOPPERS\u003c\/strong\u003e are professional telescopic 'tree-top' loppers with a cord pulley activation. The special curvature of the blade allows the lopper head to grip the branch during cutting and reduces friction, making pruning faster and easier. The poles are made from Aluminium and are extremely lightweight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer the Castellari Pole Lopper in either 2-4m, or 2-6m lengths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellari","offers":[{"title":"2m - 4m (# C 270)","offer_id":21182607523899,"sku":"C 270","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m - 6m (# C 271)","offer_id":44276979662890,"sku":"C 271","price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Castellari_Pole_Lopper.jpg?v=1750636055"},{"product_id":"pole-lopper-head-sintung","title":"LOPPER HEAD - Sintung (for Silky Hayauchi and Hayate Pole Saws)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSINTUNG LOPPER HEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ratchet-operated lopper head accessory designed specifically to fit the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.silextools.co.nz\/pole-saws.html\"\u003eSILKY HAYAUCHI POLE SAW RANGE\u003c\/a\u003e. The head replaces the pole saw blade in just a couple of minutes and offers precise and easy pruning of branches up to 2 inches (50mm) in diameter. It features a high carbon steel cutting blade, which has been fully heat-treated and is Teflon-S coated to ensure smooth cutting. The lopper uses a double pulley system and a four-position ratchet mechanism that allows lopping of thick branches with minimal effort and is supplied in a tough, protective draw-string pouch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is also now a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/pole-saws-1\/products\/sintung-adaptor-for-silky-hayate-pole-saw\" title=\"Sintung Adaptor - Hayate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHAYATE ADAPTOR\u003c\/a\u003e available, designed specifically for the Sintung to fit the \u003cstrong\u003eSILKY HAYATE POLE SAW RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Sintung_Lopper_Head_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630541898\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sintung Lopper Head User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e to find out how to use your Sintung Lopper Head the correct way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silky","offers":[{"title":"Pole Lopper Head (# Sintung - 01)","offer_id":44432322297898,"sku":"Sintung - 01","price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/SintungLopperHead.jpg?v=1750026605"},{"product_id":"sintung-adaptor-for-silky-hayate-pole-saw","title":"SINTUNG ADAPTOR (for Silky Hayate Pole Saw)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSINTUNG CONNECTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to attach the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/pole-saws-1\/products\/pole-lopper-head-sintung\" title=\"Sintung Lopper Head\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSINTUNG LOPPER HEAD\u003c\/a\u003e to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/pole-saws-1\/products\/hayate-pole-saw-with-tabs\" title=\"Silky Hayate Extension Pole Saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSILKY HAYATE POLE SAW RANGE\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNB: The Sintung Lopper Head was originally designed to fit the Silky Hayauchi Pole Saw range only. This connector will now enable users to fit the lopper head to their Hayate Pole Saw range also.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are purchasing the Sintung Lopper Head for your Hayate Extension Pole Saw, you will need to purchase this connector as well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silky","offers":[{"title":"Connector - (# Sintung - 08)","offer_id":44432321740842,"sku":"Sintung - 08","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/Sintung08HayatePoleSawAdaptor_3c6b4a52-976c-4d6b-8f47-8c780d530446.jpg?v=1750026586"},{"product_id":"tucano-x-pole-lopper","title":"TUCANO X POLE LOPPER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastellari (s.r.l.) have been manufacturing high quality horticulture tools for over 30 years and their technology draws from the combination of three of Italy's best smitheries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe all new \u003cstrong\u003eCASTELLARI TUCANO X POLE LOPPER\u003c\/strong\u003e is equipped with an internal \u003c\/span\u003emechanism controlled by pulleys and Dyneema cables. These \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003econtrol the movement of the blade, which are coated with Top Shield \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etechnology, a non-stick material that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eallows better penetration into the wood. The cutting head can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eadjusted up to 180\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand the lengths come in the three available sizes, up to 4m (see below).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oval extruded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ealuminum rod gives the product ergonomics and high rigidity, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eheight of the cutting knob can be adjusted. The lower handle can also be used when making higher cuts. The Tucano X Pole Lopper also comes with a hole for attaching ropes or carabiners (a useful feature in tree climbing\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtension Pole sizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXS - 1.5m - 2.3m\u003cbr\u003eXL - 1.9m - 3.0m\u003cbr\u003eXXL - 2.4m - 4.0m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-PShK8AvRn0\u0026amp;ab_channel=Castellari\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Castellari Tucano X Pole Lopper You Tube Video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to view a quick video on the Tucano X Pole Lopper in action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellari","offers":[{"title":"Pole Lopper - XS (# C300)","offer_id":42715519647786,"sku":"C 300","price":262.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pole Lopper - XL (# C301)","offer_id":44276913209386,"sku":"C 301","price":274.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pole Lopper - XXL (# C302)","offer_id":44276913242154,"sku":"C 302","price":292.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/tucanoxpolelopper1.jpg?v=1750026388"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/collections\/Loppers.webp?v=1776744193","url":"https:\/\/www.sharpr.co.nz\/collections\/loppers.oembed","provider":"Sharpr - Tools For Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}