ARS Telescopic Long Reach Mango Picker - 1.8m to 3.0m - Professional "Cut & Hold" Pruner for Fruit Harvesting

ARS Telescopic Long Reach Mango Picker - 1.8m to 3.0m - Professional "Cut & Hold" Pruner for Fruit Harvesting

Harvesting high-value fruit at the top of the canopy often requires unstable ladders or cumbersome equipment, risking both operator safety and crop damage. The ARS Telescopic Long Reach Pruner is the premium Japanese solution, combining an extendable 3.0-metre reach with a specialized "Cut & Hold" mechanism. Engineered for mango and avocado growers, this lightweight tool ensures you can retrieve fruit from height and lower it safely into a basket or crate with one hand, eliminating dropped fruit and unmarketable bruising.

Best For The commercial orchardist, mango grower, or serious gardener seeking a lightweight, telescopic "Cut & Hold" tool for the safe, ground-based harvesting of high-altitude fruit.

Key Features

• Telescopic Reach Versatility: The high-strength aluminum pole adjusts smoothly from 1.8m to 3.0m, providing the flexible reach needed to manage everything from mid-sized shrubs to high-altitude fruit clusters without using ladders.

• Integrated "Cut & Hold" Mechanism: Specialized jaws are designed to firmly grip the severed stem, allowing you to retrieve delicate fruit like mangoes and avocados from height and place them safely in a crate with one motion.

• 180-Degree Rotating Shaft: The main shaft rotates within the handle to let you set the perfect cutting angle for every branch or fruit stem, maximizing visibility and precision in dense canopies.

• Marquench Hardened Japanese Steel: Forged from premium high-carbon tool steel, the blades deliver exceptional edge retention and surgical precision, promoting faster plant healing and reducing the physical effort required per cut.

• Hard Chrome Plated Finish: The blade surface is hard chrome plated to provide superior resistance against rust and sticky sap buildup, ensuring a smooth, low-friction action and making the tool effortless to clean after a long harvest day.

• Lightweight Die-Cast Construction: Constructed with a high-strength aluminum frame and ergonomic handle, the tool weighs just 1.2kg, significantly reducing shoulder and arm fatigue during prolonged overhead work.

Sizes Available

This professional telescopic pruner is available in a single adjustable model (1.8m to 3.0m). This model (160ZF) is the updated replacement for the AR160ZR305.

Specifications

• Brand: ARS Japan
  

• Material: Marquench Hardened High-Carbon Steel; Die-Cast Aluminum Body

• Capacity: Maximum cutting capacity: 10mm diameter

• Dimensions: Telescopic 1.8m to 3.0m Overall Length

• Other specific data: Weight: 1.2kg. 180-degree rotating shaft. Made in Japan.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Professional harvesting of out-of-reach mangoes, avocados, and citrus without bruising.

• Precision pruning and thinning of high hedges and ornamental climbing vines.

• Clearing deadwood and light branches from the interior of fruit tree canopies.

• Commercial harvest operations where one-handed retrieval and ground-based safety increase daily productivity.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.