Loppers

Discover our range of loppers from Bahco, Fiskars, Kent & Stowe, Faithfull, Bulldog and Roughneck, covering bypass, anvil, ratchet and telescopic models for cutting branches too thick for secateurs.

Loppers extend the same cutting principles as secateurs onto longer handles, giving the extra leverage needed to cut through thicker branches with less effort. Choosing the right pair depends on branch thickness, whether reach matters, and how much hand strength you want to save on tougher cuts.

Kent & Stowe SureCut All Purpose Bypass Loppers – – Now available at MTN Shop UK.
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Bypass loppers for clean cuts

Bypass loppers use two curved blades that pass by each other, giving a clean cut that minimises damage to live branches. The range spans everything from the Roughneck XT Pro Bypass Loppers to Fiskars' PowerGear X range, such as the PowerGear X Large, which uses a rolling-joint mechanism to multiply cutting force through thicker branches.

Anvil loppers for dead wood and thicker branches

Anvil loppers close a single blade onto a flat surface, giving more crushing power suited to dead or tougher woody branches that would strain a bypass blade. The Roughneck XT Pro Anvil Loppers and Fiskars PowerGear Anvil Loppers cover this heavier cutting work, though anvil loppers are generally less precise on live, delicate growth.

Ratchet loppers for reduced effort

Ratchet loppers, such as the Kent & Stowe SureCut Extra Power Hard Wood Ratchet Anvil Loppers and Faithfull Countryman Ratchet Anvil Lopper, cut in stages rather than one full squeeze, reducing the hand strength needed for thick or tough branches over a long pruning session.

Telescopic loppers for extra reach

Telescopic loppers, like the Roughneck XT Pro Telescopic Bypass Loppers and Fiskars SmartFit Telescopic Loppers, extend handle length to reach higher branches without a ladder, useful for taller shrubs and small trees where standard-length loppers fall short.

Heavy-duty and traditional loppers

For the most demanding cutting jobs, the Bahco P19-80 Lopping Shears and P16 Traditional Loppers give substantial cutting capacity for thick, established branches, built for regular professional use rather than occasional garden tidying.

Choosing the right cutting capacity

Most loppers state a maximum cutting diameter, and exceeding it risks damaging the blade or straining the handle joint. Match the lopper's rated capacity to the thickest branches you expect to cut regularly, and step up to a bow saw or pruning saw for anything beyond a lopper's stated range.

Complete your garden kit

For finer pruning work, see our Secateurs range, or browse our full Cutting & Pruning collection for saws and hedge shears. For our full range of tools across every trade, browse the Tools section. If you're after seasonal advice on caring for your garden tools, read our Gardening Tools and Tips blog post.

Why buy your loppers from MTN Shop

All loppers sold here are genuine stock from Bahco, Fiskars, Kent & Stowe, Faithfull, Bulldog and Roughneck. We ship fast across the UK with straightforward returns on unused stock. For trade or bulk orders, request a quote and our team will confirm stock and lead time directly. For any other questions, contact us and our team will be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once a branch is thicker than around 20-25mm, secateurs struggle to make a clean cut without excessive force. Loppers use leverage from longer handles to extend cutting capacity, typically up to 35-50mm depending on the model.
Bypass loppers give a cleaner cut on live branches, while anvil loppers offer more crushing power suited to dead or tougher woody growth, similar to the distinction with secateurs.
Ratchet loppers cut in stages rather than one full squeeze, reducing the hand strength needed to get through thick or tough branches, useful for extended pruning sessions or larger branches near the lopper's maximum capacity.
If you regularly need to reach higher branches on shrubs or small trees, a telescopic handle avoids needing a ladder for routine pruning. For low-growing shrubs and hedges, a fixed-length lopper is usually sufficient and lighter to handle.
Once a branch exceeds a lopper's stated cutting capacity, a bow saw or pruning saw is the safer and more effective tool, since forcing loppers beyond their rated capacity risks damaging the blades or handle joint.