FELCO 6/8 - Replacement Center Bolt (Pivot Bolt)

FELCO 6/8 Replacement Center Bolt (Pivot Bolt)

The FELCO 6/8 is the genuine factory replacement pivot bolt specifically engineered for FELCO’s compact and ergonomic model range. As the central axis of the head assembly, this bolt is the most critical hardware component for maintaining the bypass alignment between the cutting blade and the anvil. Precision-machined in Switzerland from high-carbon hardened steel, it provides the structural foundation required for the surgical-grade "clean cut" that FELCO is famous for. Replacing a worn center bolt is the most effective way to restore the tool's mechanical precision and eliminate the "blade play" that leads to ragged cuts and increased hand strain.

Best For Professional users and home gardeners who notice their pruner blades are "wandering" or crossing incorrectly, indicating the central pivot has become worn or bent.

Key Features

• Ergonomic Series Compatibility: A specialized fastener designed to fit the frame of the FELCO 6, 11, and 12.

• Hardened Steel Durability: Crafted from heat-treated Swiss steel to resist the extreme lateral forces and frictional wear encountered during heavy-duty pruning sessions.

• Precision-Ground Shank: Features an ultra-smooth bearing surface that minimizes friction between the handles, ensuring a fluid, effortless opening and closing motion.

• Factory Spec Threading: Engineered to integrate seamlessly with the 2/9 pivot nut, allowing for the micro-adjustments needed to set the perfect blade tension.

• Direct Swiss Replacement: Restores the tool's original mechanical tolerances, protecting the expensive forged aluminum handles from the uneven wear caused by an ill-fitting or aftermarket bolt.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 6/8 (Center Bolt / Pivot Bolt)

• Compatibility: FELCO 6, 11, 12

• Material: Hardened high-grade steel

• Contents: 1x Pivot Bolt

Ideal For (Uses)

• Correcting Blade Alignment: Essential for fixing pruners where the blades have developed a gap or "slop," preventing them from cutting thin stems cleanly.

• Professional Tool Overhaul: Bringing a work-worn tool back to factory-standard performance during a seasonal strip-down and maintenance session.

• Restoring Fluid Action: Replacing a bolt that has been notched by grit or pitted by sap, which can cause a "grinding" sensation in the handles during a cut.

• Safety Maintenance: Ensuring the pivot assembly is structurally sound, preventing mechanical failure and maintaining the tool's bypass geometry.

Pro Tip: When installing the new 6/8 bolt, apply a small amount of FELCO 980 grease to the smooth shank. This lubrication reduces metal-on-metal wear and keeps the tool's action feeling smooth for a significantly longer period.

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.