FELCO 231 - Two-Hand Pruning Shear - Lever-Action Lopper with Curved Anvil (80 cm)

FELCO 231 Two-Hand Pruning Shear - Lever-Action Lopper with Curved Anvil (80 cm)

The FELCO 231 is the pinnacle of power and efficiency for heavy-duty pruning. At 80 cm (31.5 inches) in length, this professional lopper features a sophisticated lever-action gearing system that reduces the physical effort required for cutting by up to 65%. The curved anvil head is the defining feature of this model; its "hook" shape pulls the branch toward the center of the blade, preventing slippage and ensuring a perfect, stable grip on branches up to 40mm. This is the ultimate tool for professionals who need to combine high-reaching leverage with maximum cutting force for hard or large-diameter wood.

Best For Professional arborists, foresters, and orchardists who need to cut through thick, hard, or dry wood with the absolute minimum amount of arm and shoulder strain.

Key Features

• Geared Lever System: The internal gearing mechanism provides a significant mechanical advantage, allowing you to slice through thick branches effortlessly compared to standard loppers.

• Curved Anvil Geometry: The hooked anvil design securely grips the branch and holds it in the optimal cutting position, preventing the wood from sliding out toward the tip of the blade.

• Premium Hardened Steel: Both the cutting blade and the anvil are crafted from high-quality hardened steel, engineered to maintain a sharp edge even under the high pressure of geared cutting.

• Forged Aluminum Handles: Built with FELCO’s signature high-strength aluminum alloy, providing a rigid and nearly indestructible frame that is lightweight enough for overhead work.

• Ergonomic Shock Absorption: Equipped with integrated rubber buffers that cushion the closing impact, protecting the user’s joints during long, intensive work sessions.

Sizes Available

This item is sold as a single FELCO 231 (80 cm / 31.5 in.) lever-action curved anvil lopper unit.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 231 (Geared Curved Anvil)

• Overall Length: 800mm (31.5 inches)

• Cutting Capacity: 40mm (1.6 inches)

• Weight: 1150g

• Cutting Head: Curved Anvil with internal power-lever gearing.

• Handle Material: High-strength forged aluminum.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Cutting hard, dry, or dead wood where a bypass lopper might lose its alignment or struggle to penetrate.

• Orchard and vineyard maintenance that requires removing thick, old wood with minimal physical exhaustion.

• High-volume pruning tasks in parks and forests where the "hooked" head makes it easy to snag and cut specific branches at height.

• Users who require maximum power-assist technology to protect their muscles and joints from repetitive strain injuries.

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.