At a time when some professionals are wondering whether to invest in a new F3020 pruning shear, particularly in the current economic climate, here are a few key figures to help you make your purchasing decision.
All you have to do is take a few minutes to look at the offers for the F3010, F3015 or F3020 on the various websites for private individuals and you'll see that INFACO electric pruning shears have lost very little of their value over the years. They are among the tools that lose the least of their value, making them a real investment.
The prices observed (taken in September 2025, before the last pruning season 2025-2026) are as follows:
Most advertisements mention that the manufacturer has carried out annual servicing. This criterion is a guarantee of resale quality, assuring the second-hand buyer that the tool has been recently checked by specialist technicians in our workshops. Other arguments (concerning the limited or intensive use of the pruning shears) are regularly put forward in advertisements, such as the number of seasons worked, the number of hectares on the farm or the number of cuts. These are all criteria that can make the price go up or down, in the same way as the mileage of a car.
Taking the above figures into consideration, let's calculate the real price of a pruning shear in relation to its use and its potential expected resale price on the second-hand market.
Detailed calculations for example 1: €1,415 - €500 = €915 / 11 = €83 per year and/or pruning season, excluding parts subject to wear and tear and annual maintenance.
Detailed calculations for example 2: €1,395 - €750 = €645 / 7 = €92 per year and/or pruning season, excluding parts subject to wear and tear and annual maintenance.
Detailed calculations for example 3: €1,480 - €900 = €580 / 3 = €193 per year and/or pruning season, excluding parts subject to wear and tear and annual maintenance.
For some people, selling second-hand tools is simply a way of deducting the cost of selling their old professional electric pruning shears so that they can buy the latest model. Here, the calculation is even simpler.
*All figures quoted in the article are averages/medians based on prices and/or years recorded on Le Bon Coin in September 2025.
As a manufacturer, we also offer a 'special trade-in rate' for the purchase of an F3020 when you return your old model (INFACO or not) to your usual dealer. With no questions asked and no need to diagnose the condition of your appliance, we can take it back directly from you for the purchase of a new one.
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Choosing a “red” electric pruning shear means opting for a historic French company, pioneer of the battery-powered pruner with the very first Electrocoup launched in 1984. It also means benefiting from a renowned after-sales service, available spare parts, products designed to last, and a network of continuously trained distributors. From the compact kit to the medium kit, each tool is designed to optimize cutting, improve ergonomics, and ensure great working capacity with reduced weight. INFACO stands for commitment, loyalty, and performance.
The price of a pruning shear can vary depending on the model, options, and country. To obtain an accurate quote and receive advice tailored to your needs, we recommend contacting the nearest authorized distributor. They will be able to guide you toward the solution best suited to your activity.
We do not sell directly from the factory or on our website infaco.com. To purchase INFACO tools, you must contact and/or visit an authorized distributor, whose list and contact details can be found on our website under the “Find your distributor” section. Simply enter your city, and the distributor nearest to you will appear on the map.
Some distributors abroad offer online sales. We do not recommend purchasing tools from a country other than your own, particularly for service and after-sales support reasons.
Through its distributors, INFACO offers a trade-in service for old tools. Returning your machines as-is (pruning shear or tying machine) to your distributor will allow you to receive a discount on the purchase of your next tool. If you have had the maintenance performed, you will also be reimbursed for this service. Using the network for your trade-in saves you the hassle of managing classified ads on peer-to-peer resale websites.