This model is better than their next 'step up'

Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner

I first bought the more expensive "3X power" 15ft trimmer which has a much more engineered look. The shear cutter required tremendous effort to cut a one inch branch. I returned it and bought this model figuring that I'd at least save money even if it cut the same...! It cost 35% less and cuts 100% better than their more expensive model. Better send that mechanical design engineer back to school.