DrillPro Cordless Garden Pruning Shears with a 30 mm Cut and 2 m Pole Make the Most Sense for Higher Branches and Compatible Makita 18 V Batteries

DrillPro Cordless Electric Pruning Shears are battery-powered garden pruning shears with a brushless motor. They can be used on their own or with an approximately 2-meter aluminum extension pole.

The main idea is to make pruning trees and shrubs easier without constantly using a ladder. The shears are designed for branches up to approximately 30 mm and use a battery interface compatible with selected Makita 18 V LXT batteries.

However, there are fewer independent, detailed tests of this model than of better-known brands. It is therefore important to distinguish between the stated specifications and what real users confirm.

Electric pruning shears save your hands during repetitive cutting

With conventional manual pruning shears, the user has to apply force by hand for every cut.

An electric mechanism moves the blade with a motor. The user presses the trigger, and the tool makes the cut automatically.

The difference is greatest when making dozens or hundreds of cuts a day. In an orchard, vineyard, or among a larger number of trees, a cordless pruner can significantly reduce hand fatigue.

Stated cutting diameter of 30 mm

The model is designed for branches up to approximately 30 mm.

However, the type of wood matters.

A fresh, softer branch with a diameter of 30 mm behaves very differently from dry, hard wood of the same size. The maximum diameter should therefore not be taken as a guarantee that every 30 mm branch can be cut without difficulty.

User experiences with related DrillPro pruning shears confirm that they handle green branches around 15 mm thick without problems. One review of this specific model also noted that the blades actually open to approximately the stated 30 mm.

Brushless motor

The tool uses a brushless motor.

A brushless design reduces mechanical wear on the motor and can improve efficiency in a cordless tool.

For a pruner, it is also an advantage that the motor has to handle brief periods of high load repeatedly with every cut.

Makita 18 V compatibility

A major advantage is the interface for Makita 18 V-style batteries.

If the user already owns compatible batteries, there is no need to buy another separate battery ecosystem.

However, it is important to distinguish between “compatible with Makita 18 V” and a product made directly by Makita. DrillPro is a separate brand, and its battery protection electronics may work differently.

Before first use, it is advisable to check that the battery fits securely and does not overheat.

Two-meter extension pole

The aluminum pole is one of the most practical features of this set.

It allows the user to reach higher branches without holding the pruner itself overhead while standing on a ladder.

This can improve safety during ordinary work from the ground.

At the same time, it introduces a new trade-off: the farther the tool is from the body, the more noticeable its weight becomes, and any play in the joint is more pronounced.

One user reported that the pole was slightly loose, although still usable.

Digital indicator

Some versions of this model use a digital display.

User experiences mention it positively, especially for checking the battery and operating mode.

However, the display’s exact functions may vary by variant.

The shears are not a replacement for a chainsaw

With 30 mm branches, users may already be reaching the limits of what pruning shears are suitable for.

If a branch is thicker, very hard, or dry, a small cordless chainsaw will be a more sensible tool.

The advantage of pruning shears is a clean cut without sawdust and speed when dealing with a large number of smaller branches.

Safety is essential

Electric pruning shears can close the blade with considerable force.

When working, it is important to:

• keep your other hand away from the blade area,
• disconnect the battery before cleaning,
• never remove a jammed branch while the battery is connected,
• wear eye protection,
• when working with the pole, check where the branch will fall after cutting.

The speed of the electric mechanism can make users less cautious than they would be with manual pruning shears.

Main DrillPro specifications

Who are they suitable for?

They make the most sense for someone who:

• regularly prunes trees,
• makes many repetitive cuts,
• needs to reach higher branches,
• already owns compatible Makita-style 18 V batteries.

Is the DrillPro pruner worth it?

If you are buying it for work in an orchard or a larger garden, the combination of a cordless mechanism and a long pole can save a lot of effort.

However, bear in mind that this is an affordable tool and there are few independent long-term tests. It is therefore sensible not to treat 30 mm as a universally guaranteed cutting capacity and to check the blade mechanism and extension-pole joint regularly.