TMR
Gold Member
Hi All...the "forest" is turning my property into jungle and I need a heavy duty pole saw to keep the lower branches clear on my 120 acres...at least the portion that I have by our house and trails...and a bit more.
I want the longest "practical" reach and a pro/commercial duty. I know it won't be $100-$200.
What brand do you have experience with...particularly those of you who use in a demanding way.
Do the "extensions" work effectively?
Any brand/model info would be appreciated as well as to your thoughts as to utility of these little devils
Edit: Stihl 265 or the new 280 appear in the range I am shopping. I think the 265 w/146' reach plus an available 48" extension would be pretty good. The 280 is 12" longer but you get the extra 12" when collapsed and not sure I need that. Your experience with long reach pole saws? TMR
Thanks...Tom R
I want the longest "practical" reach and a pro/commercial duty. I know it won't be $100-$200.
What brand do you have experience with...particularly those of you who use in a demanding way.
Do the "extensions" work effectively?
Any brand/model info would be appreciated as well as to your thoughts as to utility of these little devils
Edit: Stihl 265 or the new 280 appear in the range I am shopping. I think the 265 w/146' reach plus an available 48" extension would be pretty good. The 280 is 12" longer but you get the extra 12" when collapsed and not sure I need that. Your experience with long reach pole saws? TMR
Thanks...Tom R
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