Quick Summary
The Draper Telescopic Tree Pruner 33855 is a practical garden tool for reaching and cutting higher branches, with a twist and lock extendable pole, rope operated cutting blade and detachable curved pruning saw.
What This Product Is Used For
This telescopic tree pruner is used for managing tree and garden pruning tasks where extra reach is helpful. Compared with a standard hand pruner, it gives you more reach and more cutting options, making it suitable for branches that are harder to access from the ground. Users choose it over simpler tools because it combines extendable reach with a rope operated cutting blade and a curved pruning saw in one tool.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to people who want a straightforward way to carry out pruning work with less struggle, especially when they need a tool that can extend and offer different cutting options for garden tasks.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Extendable pole helps you reach higher areas more easily
• Rope operated cutting blade offers simple control during use
• Detachable curved pruning saw adds flexibility for different pruning tasks
• Twist and lock design makes adjustment quick and reliable
• A practical choice when you want one tool for more than one pruning job
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Gives you extra reach for garden pruning tasks
• Combines cutting blade and pruning saw in one tool
• Twist and lock pole supports simple adjustment
• Rope operated blade helps keep use straightforward
Cons
• Intended for pruning work rather than general garden use
• May not suit users who only need a basic hand tool
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
The Draper 33855 is designed for pruning work where reach matters, with an extendable pole from 1.37m to 2.50m and a maximum cutting diameter up to 32mm. Its detachable curved pruning saw has a 355mm cutting length, giving you another option when a blade alone is not the right choice. If you want a tool that is easy to adjust and gives you more than one way to tackle pruning, this is a sensible option. Choose this if you want added reach, simple operation and a versatile garden pruning tool. Skip this if you only need a small hand pruner for light, close range trimming.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines useful reach with multiple pruning options, helping avoid the mistake of buying a tool that is too limited for the job and the regret of needing a second tool later.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with a hand pruner
Better when you need extra reach and more cutting options
Alternative better when you only need light close range trimming
Compared with a basic pole pruner
Better when you want a detachable curved pruning saw as well as a cutting blade
Alternative better when you want the simplest possible setup
Alternatives Worth Considering
Hand pruners
Basic pole pruners
Pruning saws
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the twist and lock pole to set the reach you need before starting. Choose the rope operated cutting blade for cutting tasks within the stated diameter range, and use the detachable curved pruning saw when a saw is more suitable. Keep the tool adjusted to the job so pruning feels easier and more controlled.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
Draper
Model
33855
Product Type
Telescopic Tree Pruner
Extendable Length
1.37m to 2.50m
Maximum Cutting Diameter
32 mm
Pruning Saw Blade Length
355 mm
Operating Type
Rope operated cutting blade
Pole Adjustment
Twist and lock
Box Contents
Telescopic tree pruner
Detachable curved pruning saw
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a simpler way to reach and prune higher branches with one reliable garden tool.
Do not buy this if you only need a small, easier close range pruner for light trimming work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Draper 33855 used for?
The Draper 33855 is a telescopic tree pruner used for pruning garden branches with extra reach.
How does the pole adjust?
The Draper telescopic tree pruner uses a twist and lock extendable pole.
What cutting range does it offer?
The Draper tree pruner has a maximum cutting diameter up to 32mm.
Does it include a saw blade?
The Draper 33855 includes a detachable curved pruning saw with a 355mm cutting length.
How is the cutting blade operated?
The Draper tree pruner uses a rope operated cutting blade.
Is this suitable if I need more reach?
The Draper telescopic tree pruner is suitable when extra reach makes pruning easier.
What kind of user is this best for?
The Draper 33855 suits people who want a simple, versatile tool for garden pruning tasks.
Does this replace a small hand pruner?
The Draper tree pruner is more suited to higher or harder to reach pruning than a basic hand pruner.








