FELCO 290 - Telescopic Branch Cutter (1.68m – 2.67m)

FELCO 290 Telescopic Branch Cutter (1.68m – 2.67m)

The FELCO 290 is a high-performance telescopic lopper designed to eliminate the need for ladders when pruning high or hard-to-reach branches. With an adjustable length ranging from 1680mm to 2670mm (5.5 to 8.8 feet), this tool provides the extended reach required for professional canopy maintenance while maintaining surgical precision. The sliding handle mechanism allows the user to trigger the cut from the base of the pole, providing maximum control and safety. Constructed with lightweight materials and a robust internal transmission, the 290 is an essential tool for arborists and landscapers who prioritize safety and efficiency.

Best For Professionals and estate owners who need to perform precision pruning on tall fruit trees, ornamentals, or street trees without leaving the safety of the ground.

Key Features

• Telescopic Extension: The adjustable aluminum pole quickly locks into various lengths, allowing you to customize your reach based on the height of the canopy.

• Integrated Pull-Action Cutting: Features an internal transmission system that converts a simple pull of the handle into a powerful bypass cut at the head.

• 180° Rotating Head: The cutting head can be rotated 180 degrees, enabling you to find the perfect cutting angle even when navigating through a maze of dense branches.

• Precision Bypass Head: Equipped with a hardened steel blade that provides clean, smooth cuts, ensuring the plant heals quickly and remains healthy.

• Ergonomic Grip & Safety: Designed with non-slip coatings and a lightweight construction that significantly reduces shoulder and back strain during overhead work.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 290 (Telescopic)

• Adjustable Length: 1680mm to 2670mm (66.1 in. to 105.1 in.)

• Cutting Capacity: 30mm (1.2 inches)

• Weight: 1250g

• Head Type: Rotating bypass head.

• Shaft Material: High-strength aluminum.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Thinning and maintenance of high branches in orchards where using a ladder is inefficient or dangerous.

• Trimming ornamental trees and street-side vegetation where precision and aesthetics are critical.

• Reaching deep into thorny or dense shrubs from a safe distance.

• Professional landscapers looking for a durable, long-reach tool that can be easily adjusted in the field.

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.