Best Loppers In 2022

Our top pick for the best loppers you can get for gardeners both new and experienced at the Fiskars 28 Inch Bypass Lopper. The length is ideal for reaching tricky tall branches, but are still manageable for when you’re working closer to head height.

The fully hardened and precision-ground blade is tough and durable and stays sharp regardless as you trim your (and any overhanging neighbors’) trees throughout the summer months. They trim through branches like butter without requiring much force and this makes them ideal for tackling more stubborn branches you may otherwise need to leave alone.

For the true pros around us, the TABOR TOOLS Compound Action Anvil Lopper is our premium choice that will end your search for the finest garden loppers ever created. The hardened steel blade is no nonsense and provides straightforward, simple, and speedy lopping like you’ve never lopped before.

They’re also comfortable, while also providing extra leverage for more demanding, um, demands. If you’ve got a large yard, you don’t want to invest in something that will cramp you from head to toe, and these deliver time and time again to ensure your next pruning experience is the best one yet. The blade is low friction, and its 2 inch cutting capacity means there are few, if any branches you can’t overcome.

For much tougher jobs both at home and at work, the Fiskars 32 Inch PowerGear2 Bypass Lopper should be high on everyone’s list of options to think about. They can cut through 2 inch branches with ease, giving you a one of the smoothest cutting experiences around that will make you never want to look back.

This is made possible through modified gears and a cam mechanism that optimizes and enhances cutting power and control like you never thought possible. It gives you 3 times more cutting power, with superb leverage and the easiest day in the garden you’ve ever had.

The Corona ComfortGEL Bypass Lopper is another set that comes at a superb price and guarantees both comfort and performance for you to ensure your garden remains pristine all summer long. The 30-inch handles allow you to reach those difficult upper areas, and the dual arc blade design ensures top-quality cutting through branches of 1-1/2 inch diameter.

The non stick blades prevent gumming and the special coating reduces the risk of rusting and keeps the blades sharp much longer than other, cheaper, and lower quality options. On days where you’ll be pruning, shearing, and lopping from sunrise to sunset, the ergonomic handles are a lifesaver and its integrated shock guard feature prevent fatigue and cramping, allowing you to get the job done faster so you can enjoy a well-deserved beer.

If you’re looking for a lopper that will allow you to reach for the skies (or the tallest branch), the Spear & Jackson Razorsharp Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Loppers are perfect. The heavy duty design ensures long life, but they’re still light enough for all day use without feeling the burn once you’ve finished.

It’s lasting sharpness also contributes to longevity and while they’re a little more expensive than other loppers, they mean business, built to last so you need not replace them as often as the cheaper models. They’re also some of the safest we’ve come across, with non-slip grip and a safety locking catch to protect your (and other) fingers when they’re not in use.

Shifting in the other direction, the TABOR TOOLS 20-Inch Bypass Mini Lopper are the best loppers you’ll find if you’re focusing on value. They’re smaller than our other picks, but this doesn’t mean they’re any less effective, even if they’re not ideal for thicker, tougher trees or bushes.

For more delicate jobs that require better precision, there’s nothing better around for such an excellent price. They are tough but also lightweight, and the rubberized grip provides optimal comfort you can’t always get from their larger counterparts. The blade is also sharp, and its non-stick properties keep it working hard throughout the day without losing effectiveness.

With a durable fiberglass handle, the Corona Compound Action 32 Inch Anvil Lopper comes with a reliable mechanism ideal for thick, hardwood trees and branches and ensures you can keep your garden looking just like the brochures you’ve based it on.

The non-slip foam grip gives you better purchase and enhances leverage while also ensuring excellent power, even if it may creak and groan if you try to cut anything thicker than the recommended 1-1/2 inches. The non-stick coating on the blades also prevents gumming, especially when working through fibrous material or wet wood, and this ensures the performance remains at the highest quality throughout.

The MTOOLS Easy Cut Ratcheting Extendable Bypass Loppers provides an unprecedented amount of power for all your lopping needs. It’s particularly effective against thick branches and with a 1-3/4 inch cutting capacity, there are few issues you won’t be able to overcome.

With it, you’ll never need to pull out the chainsaw again, as the leverage is very much out of this world and this is complemented by an unbeatable ratcheting system. However, while you may expect this to cost you the big bucks, you can think again, and while it’s a little pricier than other options, it’s not the most expensive we’ve selected.

Our final pick of the finest tree pruning tools is the KSEIBI Extendable Anvil Razor Pruning Lopper which comes complete with a mighty Teflon blade and extendable handles to give you total control over any and all branches in your garden, or anyone’s, for that matter.

These loppers combine sturdiness and reliability with a comfortable lightweight construction, and the 2 inch cutting capability means you can easily dispose with more stubborn and awkward branches that smaller loppers would struggle with. They’re also versatile, giving you more options than simply chopping tree branches and you can work through pesky bushes closer to ground-level with ease, too.

If you’re looking for a garden lopper that can extend to reach those taller branches, the THANOS Extendable Anvil Loppers Tree Trimmer is ideal. It starts off with a total length of 27-inches and can extend to a maximum of 41-inches, with six sections along the way. That means you can trim the branches off tall trees without having to fetch a ladder. Another benefit of this extra length is that it provides increased leverage, so it’s easier to cut. 

Of course, with that extra leverage, it’s important that the lopper is strong enough to take it. Fortunately, it’s made from high-quality materials and is built to handle a lot of pressure. The handle is made from aluminum and the blade is made from SK-5 steel, helping it to stay sharper for longer.