Burgon & Ball - RHS Telescopic Ratchet Lopper – Heavy-Duty Five-Stage Power Lopper

Burgon & Ball RHS Telescopic Ratchet Lopper – Heavy-Duty Five-Stage Power Lopper

The Burgon & Ball Telescopic Ratchet Lopper is the ultimate heavy-duty solution for the most demanding pruning tasks. Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, this tool is specifically engineered to handle wood that standard loppers cannot. It features a sophisticated five-stage ratchet mechanism that effectively doubles your cutting power, allowing you to slice through substantial branches up to 4cm in diameter. Built with high-carbon steel and lightweight aluminium, it offers a professional-grade alternative to a pruning saw for thick, woody growth.

Best For: Gardeners tackling exceptionally tough, thick, or dead wood who require maximum mechanical advantage to reduce physical effort.

Key Features

• 100% Increased Cutting Power: The five-stage ratchet mechanism gradually builds pressure through multiple clicks, providing up to twice the cutting power of regular loppers.
• Heavy-Duty Capacity: Engineered to cut through branches up to 4cm in diameter, making it ideal for clearing old wood and thick, established growth without a saw.
• High-Carbon Steel Blades: Premium blades designed for maximum edge retention and durability against the friction of heavy-duty ratcheting.
• Extendable Reach: The telescopic handles feature an easy-to-use twist-lock mechanism, extending the length from 72cm up to 104cm for superior leverage and reach.
• Ergonomic Lightweight Design: Despite its power, the ultra-lightweight aluminium shafts and comfortable rubber grips ensure the tool remains manageable for overhead work.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball
• Length Range: 72cm to 104cm (Telescopic)
• Cutting Capacity: Up to 4cm diameter
• Blade Material: High-Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: Aluminium with Rubber Grips
• Endorsement: Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Clearing Established Growth: Perfect for removing thick, dead, or overgrown branches in neglected areas of the garden.
• Hardwood Pruning: The ratchet action is specifically designed to bite through seasoned or tough woods that would stall standard bypass loppers.
• Effortless Heavy Cutting: An essential tool for gardeners with limited hand strength who need to perform large-scale pruning tasks.
• High-Level Maintenance: The 104cm extension provides the necessary reach for managing the upper canopy of large shrubs and small trees.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ 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
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.