FELCO 231
- Cuts branches up to 40 mm (1.57 inch)
- Curved anvil head, carbon steel chisel blade
- Aluminum handles, 2.9 pounds
- 65% more power claimed from the lever system
- Ambidextrous design
- 1 year manufacturer defect warranty
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A two-handed anvil lopper with a lever system that adds cutting force for branches up to its rated size. The listing says nothing about handle length or whether the handles extend.
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ASIN: B00511984WModel: F231Category: Loppers
Overview
Closing the handles drives the carbon steel blade against a curved anvil that grips the wood as it cuts. A lever system multiplies hand force, and an adjustment tool comes with the lopper.
The lever system is the reason to buy this one: the maker claims far more cutting power than the weight suggests. The limits are the rated cutting capacity and an anvil design that presses the blade against a flat surface instead of passing it by.
Who it's for
Home gardeners who prune thick branches by hand and want leverage instead of a powered tool. Anyone cutting limbs beyond the rated size should step up to a saw.
Pros and cons
- Lever system adds cutting force
- Curved head grips the wood
- Carbon steel blade, aluminum handles
- Adjustment tool included
- Anvil design presses rather than shears
- Cutting capacity limited to rated size
- Handle length not listed
Performance notes
The lever system increases the force at the blade, so the cut closes against the anvil with more power than the handle length alone would give. Because the head is curved, the branch is held in place as the cut progresses, and the chisel edge presses through the wood.
Specifications
| Brand | FELCO |
|---|---|
| Model | F231 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting width | 1.6 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cutting capacity | 40 mm (1.57 inches) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Carbon steel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Adjustment tool |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer defect |
| Other details | |
| Blade Type | Anvil, curved |
| Point Style | Round point |
| Blade Edge | Chisel |
Closest rivals on specs
Corona Tools | 30-inch Branch Cutter ComfortGEL Bypass Loppers | Tree Trimmer Cuts- Item Weight 2.9 vs 3.3 pounds (-12%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the FELCO 231 suitable for left-handed gardeners?
Yes. The listing gives hand orientation as ambidextrous.
Is the FELCO 231 a bypass or an anvil lopper?
It is an anvil lopper. The blade closes against a curved anvil that grips the wood as it cuts.
What comes with the FELCO 231 lopper?
The included components list an adjustment tool. No other accessories are itemized.