FELCO 70 Pneumatic Pruning Shear - Standard

FELCO 70 Pneumatic Pruning Shear - Standard

The FELCO 70 is a heavy-duty pneumatic powerhouse designed for intensive pruning applications where speed and sheer force are the primary requirements. Unlike progressive models, this standard action tool delivers a rapid, powerful snap-cut with every pull of the trigger, making it exceptionally efficient for clearing large volumes of wood in record time. Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, the FELCO 70 features a robust forged aluminum body and a high-capacity cutting head. It is the ideal solution for operators who need to eliminate hand fatigue during grueling pruning seasons in orchards and forests without sacrificing the legendary clean-cut quality FELCO is known for.

Best For Professional arborists, orchardists, and forestry workers who require a high-speed, power-assisted tool for repetitive, heavy-duty pruning of thick or hard wood.

Key Features

• High-Speed Snap Action: The standard pneumatic valve system provides an instantaneous, powerful closing of the blade, allowing for extremely fast work cycles when clearing dense branches.

• Forged Aluminum Construction: The body is manufactured from high-strength forged aluminum alloy, ensuring the tool is durable enough for industrial agricultural use while remaining light enough for all-day operation.

• Professional Cutting Head: Equipped with a hardened steel blade and anvil blade, designed to deliver a precise bypass cut that minimizes plant tissue damage and promotes healthy recovery.

• Micrometric Blade Adjustment: Features FELCO’s signature precision adjustment system, allowing the user to fine-tune the blade-to-anvil contact for a perfect shear every time.

• Safety Lock Mechanism: Includes a built-in safety catch to prevent accidental activation, ensuring the tool remains safe during transport and when connected to an active air supply.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 70 (Standard Pneumatic Shear)

• Cutting Capacity: Up to 30mm (1.2 inches)

• Operating Pressure: 7 to 15 bar (100 to 217 psi)

• Air Consumption: 24 to 50 liters per minute

• Weight: 710g (25 oz)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Orchard Management: Rapidly thinning fruit trees and removing water sprouts or diseased wood with minimal physical effort.

• Forestry and Clearing: A dependable tool for clearing undergrowth and managing woody shrubs in commercial landscaping or forest maintenance.

• Nursery Production: Ideal for high-speed harvesting or shaping of hardy saplings where a quick, repetitive cut is necessary.

• Hardwood Pruning: The pneumatic piston provides the necessary force to cut through dry or particularly dense wood that would be difficult to manage with manual shears.