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Heavy-duty loppers.

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<div style="display:inline-block; white-space:normal;"><span style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; vertical-align:top; width:150px; margin:0 15px 20px 0;"><img src="https://homemadetools-images.s3.amazonaws.com/hmt/1646236176_power_pruning_shear_thumb.jpg" style="width:150px; height:100px; object-fit:cover;"><br><span style="display:inline-block; height:60px; overflow:hidden;">Power pruning shears</span></span><span style="display:inline-block; text-align:center; vertical-align:top; width:150px; margin:0 15px 20px 0;"><img src="https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net/tooltalk_17724282241363.jpg" style="width:150px; height:100px; object-fit:cover;"><br><span style="display:inline-block; height:60px; overflow:hidden;">Tractor-mounted orchard pruning saw</span></span></div>

Son in law got a similar tool, while it does take less effort some to cut some larger limbs. The additional size weight of the head is a big disadvantage if you have much real work to. Put a one pound weight on the end of your regular pruner, then carry it around for a while. The addition head size prevents you from pruning close to the trunk, which leave a stub which it difficult to heal.

As with many tools, it might have it's place, but buyer beware.