FELCO 5/8 - Replacement Center Bolt

FELCO 5/8 Replacement Center Bolt

The FELCO 5/8 is the genuine factory replacement pivot bolt specifically designed for the FELCO 5 (Standard Model). As the central axis for this robust, all-steel pruner, the bolt is responsible for maintaining the correct relationship between the cutting blade and the anvil. Precision-machined in Switzerland from high-carbon hardened steel, it is engineered to handle the high leverage and crushing forces that the FELCO 5 handles generate. Replacing a worn or bent center bolt is the most effective way to restore the tool's smooth operation and ensure the blades meet with the exact pressure required for a clean cut.

Best For Owners of the FELCO 5 who are experiencing "blade overlap" or a gritty, difficult opening action caused by a worn or damaged pivot axis.

Key Features

• Model-Specific Fit: Specifically tailored for the pressed steel handles of the FELCO 5, ensuring the bolt shoulder sits flush and provides the correct pivot geometry.

• Heavy-Duty Durability: Heat-treated to provide superior resistance to bending, even when subjected to the high-leverage pressure typical of large-scale pruning tasks.

• Precision-Ground Shank: Features an ultra-smooth bearing surface to reduce friction, allowing the handles to pivot effortlessly and reducing hand fatigue.

• Swiss-Made Integrity: Manufactured to exact factory tolerances, ensuring that the alignment of the bypass blades remains consistent throughout the life of the tool.

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Designed to work perfectly with the FELCO 4/9 nut, allowing for easy tension adjustments and a secure, vibration-resistant lock.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 5/8 (Center Bolt)

• Compatibility: FELCO 5

• Material: High-carbon hardened steel

• Contents: 1x Pivot Bolt

Ideal For (Uses)

• Eliminating Pivot Play: Fixing pruners where the blades feel loose or "sloppy," which causes the tool to tear bark rather than slice through it.

• Restoring Vintage Tools: An essential part for bringing an old FELCO 5 back to life, especially if the original bolt has become rusted or deeply pitted.

• Professional Tool Maintenance: Replacing a bolt that has become notched or scarred by grit, which can cause the handles to "catch" during a cut.

• Safety Inspections: Ensuring the mechanical core of the tool is structurally sound, preventing the blades from crossing over each other under load.

Pro Tip: When installing the new 5/8 bolt, apply a small amount of FELCO 980 grease to the smooth part of the bolt. This prevents metal-on-metal friction against the steel handles and ensures the "Standard" model feel remains as smooth as the "Professional" models.

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.