OREGON PS250 Pole Saw, Tool Only, Cordless Rechargeable Extendable Shaft Branch Cutter and Low Noise (563469)

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This doesn’t mean that a longer pole is automatically better – the longer your pole is, the harder it’ll be to manoeuvre the pole saw, making it important to have some idea of how tall your branches are before you choose your new pole saw. If your trees are relatively low-growing, then a 2-3 metre reach may be all you need. However, if you’ve set your sights on taller branches, then you may need to go with a pole that extends up to 3-4 metres. One game-changing feature that many of the newer pole saw models now offer is a pivoting head. This means that you’re able to angle the cutting head in different directions, which makes it so much easier to accurately slice through a branch that’s growing in an awkward way. At 5.34kg , some may find this pole saw to be on the heavy side, especially when the branch that you’re cutting drops and you need to keep the pole saw held up and steady. However, its heavy head gives it good balance – most of the time, you can simply lean it onto a branch and just hold it in place while the blade gets to work. The extendable pole and pivoting head help with this, as they enable you to establish the perfect angle and position for each branch that you need to cut.

There are a few important factors to consider when choosing the best pole saw, with one of the most important being reach. Why? Because one of the main benefits of a pole saw is to be able to prune tall, hard-to-reach branches while having both of your feet safely planted on the ground, so estimate how high your tree branches are before browsing through your options. Ease – there’s no comparison – using a pole saw while standing on the floor makes pruning so much easier than having to precariously balance on a ladder with a chainsaw. You’ll achieve a much neater and more accurate finish. Sporting the most powerful cordless battery in its class, the Greenworks 80V pole saw is one of the lightest, quietest, and cleanest pole saws currently available.

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Thanks to a branch hook, users can efficiently take out the chopped limbs, too. The ergonomic design and mid-mount motor concentrate its 13.5-pound weight more evenly, making balancing the fully extended 10-foot pole easier. Another aspect that plays into how easy a pole saw is to handle is weight. However, this is directly linked to how the machine is powered – petrol pole saws are significantly heavier than machines that run on cabled electricity or batteries , sometimes weighing almost three times as much. If you’re looking for something lightweight, then a 3-4kg electric or cordless model would suit you best. Another issue with the hedge trimmer blades is that they are quite thin, so you can only really use this function for soft hedges. Deciding on a great cordless pole saw largely depends on the size of the task you’re undertaking, and how much weight you can comfortably hold above your head (a model with a shoulder strap is always preferred when dealing with a heavier tool). Pole saws range from around 9–20 pounds, with heavier weight not necessarily meaning more run time.

A convenient switch located at the base of the pole allows you to easily turn the chainsaw off or on without having to adjust the pole.One slight downside of this pole saw is that the handle is a split shaft. While this does give you a lot of length, it means that you can’t be as fussy about length as you can with pole saw that extend continuously. You’ve only got a choice of three lengths (as there’s three parts). Other bars with an A041 tail mount will fit on the PS250, but it is not recommended and may void the product warranty. In terms of design, there are a few features in particular that help this pole saw to stand out from its competition. The pivoting head that tilts to 120 degrees , unlike the 30-degree angle offered by most other machines, is a huge plus, as is the telescopic pole that extends out to 2.6m . This pole saw also has a metal guard over the tip of its blade, giving you a total of 15cm of cutting length , along with a shoulder strap attached to the pole. You are not restricted by cables – it can be used anywhere in the garden and there’s no danger that you’ll cut through the cable.

Compatible with multiple attachments, including an edger, hedge trimmer, and the included string trimmer and 10-inch pole saw, this single tool—although a pricier option—can save you money in the long run. The models that we tested extend to varying lengths, from 2.6m to 4m – the shorter your pole is, the easier the saw will be to manoeuvre, so don’t go for a longer length unless you know you’ll need it. A bit on the heavy side at 22 pounds, this tool is more for cutting larger branches up to 10 inches in diameter. This device comprises a chain sharpener, carry bag, three-foot extension, and a one-year warranty.What I really appreciated about this pole saw was its weight. At 3.8kg, it was the lightest of the mains-powered pole saws that I tested – it was even almost as light as the cordless Bosch that I reviewed, which is ideal for those of you who want to avoid aching arms. Even better, Ryobi provides a shoulder harness with this pole saw. While you’re unlikely to need this for short pruning sessions, it’s extremely handy if you’re going to be using the machine for extended periods of time. The fact that the centre shaft is removable helps too, since you don’t need to carry all of that extra weight unless you’re pruning super-tall branches. Of course, cutting length matters too . If your branches are on the smaller side, then you may not need anything longer than 15cm, which would make the head much lighter and easier to manoeuvre. However, if you have chunky, mature branches to prune, then look for something longer – our recommended pole saws go up to 30cm in length.