Hickok / Manual Loppers
Hickok 36-Inch Aluminum-Handle Bypass Lopper
Long aluminum handles and a forged steel cutting head make this a construction-led bypass comparison.
Put the working differences side by side.
| Model detail | Hickok 36-Inch Aluminum-Handle Bypass Lopper | Fiskars Forged Bypass Lopper with Replaceable Blade | PrunePro PP-2801-11 Geared Bypass Lopper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting action | Bypass | Bypass | Bypass |
| Cutting diameter | Up to 2.25 in, seller branch limit | Up to 2 in, stated branch diameter | Up to 2 in, stated branch diameter |
CHOOSING THIS MODEL
Compare long aluminum handles with forged steel
The Hickok is a long fixed-handle bypass lopper with aluminum handles and a forged, heat-treated steel cutting blade. Its nominal 36-inch format and stated 2¼-inch branch capacity make it a useful comparison with shorter fixed models and with telescopic tools. It suits a comparison built around a consistent long-handle layout rather than adjustable extension.
Choose it when the aluminum-handle construction and long fixed layout are the priorities. It is not described as a ratcheting or telescopic tool. Compare the forged-handle Fiskars for a different body construction, or the geared PrunePro when that mechanism is the feature you want. Choose the fixed 36-inch layout when you want one handle length; compare an explicitly telescopic model if adjustable extension is the feature you need.
MODEL DETAILS
Specifications & included parts
| Detail | Product details |
|---|---|
| Cutting action | Bypass |
| Cutting diameter | Up to 2.25 in, seller branch limit |
| Blade material | Forged, heat-treated steel |
| Body / handles | Aluminum handles |
| Nominal tool length | 36 in |
| Listed item mass | 1.36 kg |
| Contents | One lopper |
| Model | 32A |
| Manufacturer | Superior Fruit Equip |
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Where this model is useful
- Aluminum handles pair with a forged, heat-treated steel cutting blade in a fixed 36-inch layout.
- The stated 2¼-inch branch limit distinguishes it from the 1½-inch standard Fiskars bypass model.
Trade-offs to check
- Stated 2.25-inch capacity is the seller’s branch limit, not a guaranteed result for every branch condition.
- No telescopic or ratchet mechanism is established.
What to check before choosing
Choose fixed versus adjustable layout
Compare a telescopic tool only if adjustable extension is part of the intended job.
Your questions about this product
How do the handles differ from the Fiskars Forged lopper?
Hickok describes aluminum handles. Fiskars Forged describes solid forged-steel handles and a replaceable, resharpenable blade, so body construction and serviceability are the useful comparison.
What would the PrunePro alternative change?
PrunePro adds an explicitly described gear mechanism and a stainless blade, while this Hickok is a fixed-handle forged-steel-blade bypass choice.
Is it an extendable lopper?
The listing describes a long 36-inch layout but does not establish a telescopic adjustment mechanism.
Other options to consider
About this product information
Independent buying guidance based on the selected Amazon listing and the additional model references below. We have not conducted a hands-on test; confirm the current variant, supplied parts and any unresolved specification before ordering.
Selected Amazon listing ↗ · Listing checked 2026-11-06 · Information reviewed 2026-11-06
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