Fiskars PowerGear2 32 in Bypass Lopper Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Thick branches
- Tree trimming
- High reach
- Leverage
A geared bypass lopper that turns 2-inch live branches into an easy squeeze, its PowerGear2 mechanism giving up to 3x easier cutting with 32-inch shafts for reach. Trade-offs: at about 3.9 lb it is heavy overhead, it can jam on dry deadwood, and pushing past 2 inches springs the blade out of alignment, so switch to a saw.
Pros
- PowerGear2 cam-and-gear mechanism multiplies leverage, cutting up to ~3x easier than a single-pivot lopper
- 32 in shafts give real reach and leverage for overhead and deep-in-the-shrub branches
- Coated bypass blade makes clean cuts on live wood and resists sap gumming and rust
Cons
- At ~3.9 lb it is heavier than basic loppers, and the geared head adds bulk overhead
- Bypass design is meant for live wood; dense dry deadwood can jam the blade past the counter-arm
- Pushing past the 2 in rating risks springing the blade out of alignment - use a saw on bigger limbs
Specifications
| Type | Bypass lopper with PowerGear2 compound gear mechanism |
|---|---|
| Max cut | 2 in (50 mm) |
| Blade | Fully hardened steel, bypass style, low-friction/UltraBlade coating |
| Cutting | Bypass (clean cut for live branches) |
| Handle | 32 in shafts with SoftGrip handles |
| Weight | Approx. 3.9 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Best for | Live branches up to 2 in thick |