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Ozito PXC 18V 200mm Pole Pruner 2.5Ah Kit $179 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings

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Ozito PXC 18V 200mm Pole Pruner 2.5Ah Kit $179 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
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revheadgl on 07/11/2023 - 09:47 bunnings.com.au (1220 clicks)
Last edited 07/11/2023 - 12:52 by 1 other user

Decent deal on a pole pruner kit. Please note that this is a new and completely different model from previous deals before you post ''This has been cheaper before''. Just getting in first, lol.

I am not sure if this is a just a promotional item or it will eventually replace the existing one which is $199 for the tool only.

This has a different layout with the battery placement ahead of the hand grip. which I suspect may improve the balance while using. Another difference is it doesn't have a D handle. Instead it has a grip on the pole itself.

Also the head looks slimmer and is fixed to an extension which fits into the pole rather than the twist on head the older one has. Overall, it is a completely different setup and hopefully better balanced and nicer to use.

Biggest differences in specs are it is substantially lighter

Specs New Old
Weight 3.0kg 3.9kg
Chain speed 5.5m/s 3.76m/s
Reach 2.07m-2.8m 1.83m-2.77m
Oil tank 70ml 125ml

Plenty of stock but a bit scattered.

For quick comparison here are 2 links.
New model (this one)
Older model

Links to specs and instructions.
New model (this one)
Older model

Note: Package length exceeds Bunnings free delivery threshold (by 2cm). OnePass free delivery may not apply.

To reply to whoever added the sentence above this, I added it to cart and it went to check out with free delivery on OnePass.

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  • wem77 on 07/11/2023 - 09:49
    +16

    Tell em’ the price son!

    • mrkorrupt on 07/11/2023 - 09:59

      was going to post this exact comment

    • revheadgl on 07/11/2023 - 10:00
      +2

      Haha, got me, I forgot to put it in. Thanks.

  • Brainwhacker on 07/11/2023 - 09:52

    $179 it appears ,

  • disappear on 07/11/2023 - 09:52

    $179

    forgot to add that mate

  • stevo82 on 07/11/2023 - 09:55

    179 dude

  • Telios on 07/11/2023 - 09:59
    -1

    Ewww.

    Brushed motors, higher speed chain but lower torque motor, single battery, and the battery placement in front of the handle makes no sense.

    Bad unit is bad

  • kwokask on 07/11/2023 - 10:00
    +1

    I have the current model, and find that I need to change the angle often depending on the position and height of the branch and where I am standing. The 30 degree set angle on this model is a big limitation.

    • unifex on 07/11/2023 - 11:53

      i wondered that. I have the pruner version and it would be useless with a fixed angle head.

    • revheadgl on 07/11/2023 - 13:19

      Pretty sure Makita, Milwaukee, and EGO etc have fixed heads, all straight. Some others like Dewalt and Ryobi have an angled fixed head for their pole chain saws.

      However all their pole hedge trimmers or hedge trimmer attachments have adjustable angles, which they would be pretty useless without.

  • edrift on 07/11/2023 - 10:09
    +3

    New model doesnt have adjustable angle head.
    Lighter weight means they cut costs somewhere. Either in the quality of the telescopic handle or quality of the motor.

    I had the older model and chain speed wasn't a problem. You only cut branches not entire trunks with this.

    Edit

    I think the weight saving and speed increases is because there is no more gearbox as you can't swap the heads with the hedge cutter. That gearbox on the old one was pretty heavy as it's all metal gears and reduces speed to get increased torque which is important for the Hedger but not the pruner.

    The older one is more versatile if you have both heads.

    • jakentta on 07/11/2023 - 11:32

      I was just having a look at these at Bunnings two days ago. The old model they had on display seemed quite wobbly when fully entended. I was also tossing up between Ozito and Makita, as I have batteries for both systems. Even the base Makita is of course double the price https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-brushless-multi-funct… but doubles as a whipper snipper, which I also do need. My main worry about it is that like this newer Ozito model, the Makita doesn't have any angle adjustment. Not really sure how big an issue that would be though.

      • resisting the urge on 07/11/2023 - 11:54

        Old model is not wobbly. All the joints tighten firmly and easily IMHO. Sounds as if something was loose.

  • Hinee on 07/11/2023 - 10:11

    My huge mango tree is very quickly filling with fruit that I would love to take advantage of. Is this the best kind of tool for the job?

    • spaij on 07/11/2023 - 10:40

      Maybe a cherry picker would be best.

      • BargainMe on 07/11/2023 - 11:03
        +1

        A mango picker would be better

      • Hinee on 07/11/2023 - 12:22

        That's honestly what I've thinking to be my only option lol. The tree is easily 5m tall so the current plan is to just awkwardly dangle off a ladder with as long of a saw as I can find. I have in the past seen people in public parks using what is seemingly a tool specifically for this purpose (long arse manual pole saw with basket) but not sure I'm willing to invest in such specific gear… tho the more I write it out may be the only logical answer.

  • MS Paint on 07/11/2023 - 11:28
    +1

    I believe this is everyday price and I would suggest the $200 unit is significantly better.

  • WSDtightwad on 07/11/2023 - 11:46

    I have the $200 one and find it ridonculously top heavy. And heavy overall.
    And the D-ring handle is a liability as it keeps stripping the mounting teeth and loosing it's grip on the pole. So I just hold the pole, like in the $179 one.

    I think I only really change the head angle maybe when changing between pruner saw and hedge trimmer. YMMV.

    But I do seem to change the handle angle quite often.

    I wouldn't mind the smaller oil tank, as I find I need to drain it out after every use, so the remaining oil doesn't leak during storage.

    • resisting the urge on 07/11/2023 - 11:57

      Store it towards one side, and standing up, so the tank is below the mounting point of the chain-rail (this is where the oil weeps). Mine doesn't leak standing up with the chain rail pointing up.

      I agree it is heavy for some people to use, but everything lighter I've seen breaks/bends/fails. If some consumers aren't strong enough to wield a chain saw with 3m of leverage over them, maybe a lighter one makes it too easy for those aren't skilled/strong enough to manage the risks of flying chain-blades.

      Haven't seen the new model.

  • paulaus on 07/11/2023 - 12:44
    +1

    Looks like motor is still in the head which makes these too top heavy.

    • TEER3X on 07/11/2023 - 13:12

      Motorhead \﹏/

  • pardonmae on 07/11/2023 - 13:51
    +1

    Looks like it’s similar as the XU1 Pruner where you’ve to use a hex head adapter to tighten/ release chain when it’s stuck. Painful, I’d avoid.

  • IsTops on 07/11/2023 - 15:00
    +3

    any other decent pruners?

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