Pole Pruners and Pole Saws

Reach and cut high branches safely with petrol, battery and manual pole saws. Often referred to as a pole chainsaw or long reach chainsaw, these tools combine a small chainsaw cutting head with an extended shaft so you can trim branches safely from the ground — no ladder required.

Pole pruners are widely used for tree maintenance, clearing overgrown branches, and cutting back growth around buildings or paths. Whether you call them a telescopic chainsaw, pole saw chainsaw, or long reach pole saw, they all serve the same purpose: helping you reach branches that standard chainsaws cannot.

Suffolk Mowers stocks telescopic and fixed-shaft models from trusted brands, with options suitable for occasional garden work as well as professional tree maintenance.

View Cordless Pole Saws or explore our range of Petrol Pole Saws.


Why Choose a Pole Saw or Pole Chainsaw?

A pole saw — sometimes called a pole chainsaw or long reach chainsaw — allows you to trim high branches while standing safely on the ground. The extended shaft keeps you away from falling debris and removes the need to climb ladders when maintaining trees.

These tools are commonly used for pruning trees, clearing storm-damaged branches, thinning out overgrown canopies, and cutting back limbs near roofs or pathways.

Types of Pole Pruners and Long Reach Chainsaws

  • Manual pole pruners: Lightweight tools designed for trimming smaller branches using a cutting blade or scissor-style head.
  • Battery pole saws: Quiet and easy to start, making them popular for garden maintenance and domestic tree care.
  • Petrol pole pruners: Powerful machines designed for heavier work and frequent use. See our Petrol Pole Saws.
  • Telescopic pole saws: Adjustable long-reach tools designed to extend further when cutting higher branches. View our Telescopic Pole Saws.

Choosing the Right Pole Saw

  • Maximum reach: Most pole saws offer between 3–5 metres of working height depending on shaft length and extension.
  • Branch thickness: Check the guide bar size and chain type when selecting a pole chainsaw.
  • Weight and balance: Longer telescopic poles can feel heavier when fully extended.
  • Power source: Battery models offer convenience while petrol long reach chainsaws provide more sustained cutting power.

Backed by Suffolk Mowers

We supply pole pruners and pole chainsaws built for reliability and safe tree maintenance. Our team can help you choose between cordless, petrol, and telescopic long reach saws depending on the type of trees you manage.

We also provide workshop servicing and spare parts support, helping you keep your pole saw or telescopic chainsaw working reliably season after season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pole Pruners and Pole Saws

A pole chainsaw is a long reach pruning tool with a small chainsaw head mounted on the end of an extended pole. Often called a pole saw or long reach chainsaw, it allows you to cut branches safely from the ground without climbing a ladder.
Pole saws use a small chainsaw cutting head to remove thicker branches. Pole pruners may also include manual scissor-style heads designed for lighter trimming of smaller branches.
Most pole saws and telescopic chainsaws offer a working height of around 3 to 5 metres when combined with the operator’s height. Telescopic models can extend further to reach higher branches safely from the ground.
Yes. Modern cordless pole saws are capable of cutting small to medium branches and are widely used for garden tree maintenance. They are quieter than petrol models and require less maintenance.
Yes. Suffolk Mowers stocks both telescopic pole saws and fixed-shaft long reach chainsaws. Telescopic models allow the shaft to extend for additional reach, while fixed-shaft designs are often lighter and simpler to handle.
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