The STIHL PL 40 32" High-Leverage Bypass Lopper (Part Number: 0000-882-0703) is STIHL's largest and most powerful lopper, engineered specifically for high branches, thick limbs, and maximum cutting force. Featuring extra-long 32-inch aircraft aluminum handles paired with a specialized drop-forged cutting head, the PL 40 delivers incredible mechanical leverage to slice through dense wood up to 2 inches in diameter with minimal operator effort. When standard pruners and smaller loppers fall short, the PL 40 is the ultimate handheld tool before reaching for a saw.
- Genuine STIHL OEM High-Leverage Lopper: Heavy-duty commercial pruning tool (Part # 0000-882-0703 / 0000 882 0703) built for professional arborists, orchard managers, and serious property owners.
- Extra-Long 32" Aircraft Aluminum Handles: Provides maximum mechanical advantage, reducing required cutting effort on tough wood while offering extended overhead reach.
- Drop-Forged Steel Deep Jaws: Specialized curved cutting head hooks securely around branches to prevent slipping during high-pressure cuts.
- 2" Heavy Limb Capacity: Powerfully cuts through dense hardwood, overhead limbs, and thick overgrown branches up to 2 inches in diameter.
- Resharpenable High-Carbon Blades: Heavy-duty forged blades maintain precision edges and can be easily resharpened in the field with a file or honing stone.
Note: The drop-forged steel cutting blades can be resharpened using a fine-tooth file or sharpening stone to maintain optimum cutting performance over time.