FELCO 442 - Snake Tongue Weeder - Forged Boron Steel - Premium Deep Root Weed Puller

FELCO 442 - Snake Tongue Weeder - Forged Boron Steel - Premium Deep Root Weed Puller

Eradicating stubborn weeds from manicured lawns and tight garden rows requires a tool that can pierce deep into the root zone without damaging adjacent turf or prized plants. The FELCO 442 Snake Tongue Weeder features a highly specialised, dual-pronged notched tip designed to lock onto deep taproots, providing the precision and leverage needed to lift invasive growth out cleanly from the core.

Best For
Lawn care specialists, greenkeepers, and dedicated home gardeners looking for a premium, heavy-duty hand tool to remove deep-rooted weeds like dandelions and thistles from lawns and packed garden borders.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Forged Boron Steel: Meticulously forged from ultra-tough boron steel to eliminate the risk of bending or twisting under heavy leverage, ensuring reliable performance in hardened soils.
• Sharp Snake-Tongue Blade: Features a long, narrow, and exceptionally sharp dual-pronged blade that slips effortlessly into the earth to isolate, loosen, and pull out deep weed roots cleanly.
• FSC Ash Wood Drop Handle: Fitted with a beautifully shaped, comfortable ash-drop handle crafted from FSC-certified timber, offering an ergonomic grip and excellent hand control during precision work.
• Manually Oiled Iconic Red Grip: Finished with FELCO's signature red handle accents that are hand-oiled with a natural, linen-based formula, keeping the tool completely phthalate-free and comfortable for long sessions.
• Handmade Craftsmanship with Lifetime Guarantee: Exquisitely handmade in the Netherlands and backed by a comprehensive lifetime guarantee, providing total peace of mind for your horticultural investment.
• Integrated Leather Carry Strap: Equipped with a rugged leather wrist strap threaded securely through the timber handle for efficient transport around the garden and easy hanging storage.

Sizes Available

• Available in 325 mm Total Length 

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO
• Model: 442
• Tool Type: Snake Tongue Weeder / Deep Taproot Extractor
• Blade Material: Forged Boron Steel
• Handle Material: FSC Ash Wood (Linen-Based Oiled)
• Strap Material: Premium Leather
• Length (Net): 325 mm
• Depth (Net): 30 mm
• Weight (Net): 0.124 kg (124 g)
• Weight (Gross): 0.1241 kg (124 g)
• Country of Origin: Handmade in the Netherlands
• Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee

Ideal For (Uses)

• Extracting deep-rooted dandelions, plantains, and thistles from lawns without leaving large, unsightly holes in the turf
• Navigating narrow gaps between closely spaced perennial flowers, herbs, and groundcovers to remove competing weeds
• Loosening stubborn, long weed roots in heavy clay, rocky soils, or around raised vegetable garden perimeters

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.