What are Pneumatic Pruners?
Pneumatic pruners are branch cutters powered by compressed air that travels through an air hose connected to a motorized compressor. Different sized cutter heads can usually be attached to pneumatic pruners to snip different thicknesses of branches. Vineyards and orchards are the industries most likely to use pneumatic cutters since many pruning cuts can be made in small areas or up and down rows of crops. Extension or telescopic handles allow cutter heads to reach up to 18 feet (5 meters) or more. The main benefit to growers using pneumatic pruners over electric and manual cutters is speed. However, smaller growers sometimes dislike the noise and size of the large motors and find carrying the battery for electronic pruners in a fanny pack to be easier than lugging around the large compressor and long air hose used with pneumatic pruners. While the electronic way to prune may work for those with smaller acreage, many growers with large acreage still prefer the ease and speed of pneumat
