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You want a foam-lined basket for apples and a stated 4 m you will shorten if the tube feels loose. UK texts mostly describe apple picking. The parts table and the bullets disagree on a harness.
Fruit picker comparison 2026
The best fruit pickers, compared.
Top pick: CHAMSUREUK 2.6 m fruit picker Best value: Draupnir 3.5 m fruit picker – Best value at about £10.99: the lowest shelf price here, with 4.1 from 277 reviews. Updated October 2026.
A fruit picker is a pole with a toothed basket or a fabric bag. You stand on the ground and take apples, pears and plums from a UK garden tree. It is not a hired cherry-picker boom, and it is not a tool for windfalls. Most of these twelve amazon.co.uk listings are stainless tubes you screw together. Stated reaches run from 2.6 m to 4.6 m. The useful length is the gap above your raised hand, not the longest number in the title. A 4.6 m pole flexes, and UK reviews say so. Those reviews also punish cages that will not close on the supplied ties, and prongs that wedge in branches. A 5.0 from one or three ratings does not outrank a lower star line with a readable UK sample. How to choose reach, head and join is in the [fruit picker buying guide](/hub/garden-tools/fruit-picker/sub/fruit-picker-buying-guide). Quality is a head that twists the stalk free without piercing the skin, a pole you can steer at the length you actually use, and joins that assemble with the parts in the box. Sectional basket kits dominate these twelve listings: a wire basket or fabric bag on 6 to 12 tubes.
A fruit picker is a pole with a toothed basket or a fabric bag. You stand on the ground and take apples, pears and plums from a UK garden tree. It is not a hired cherry-picker boom, and it is not a tool for windfalls.
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Which fruit picker fits?
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Our view
The shorter CHAMSUREUK uses six rods and the same foam-lined rotating basket, with a stated reach of 2.6 m, a listed weight of 1 kg and a price of £14.99. The star line is 5.0 from three, and the file has two UK texts. One buyer assembled it from a small box, found the foam rubber and picked fruit. The other only says delivery was on time and the item was as described. It shares the model string CHAMSUREUK-Fruit Picker with the 4 m listing, and the same harness-kit line against bullets that list rods, clamps, a basket and foam. A 2.6 m pole is easier to place than a 4.6 m title, but three ratings are not a reason to treat it as better tested than the 4 m version’s 22 reviews. Buy it when the fruit sits a short gap above your hand. Leave it if you wanted a review record you can actually read.
Pros
- Foam pad and a metal basket, same head story as the 4 m CHAMSUREUK
- 2.6 m stated reach and a listed weight of 1 kg
- One UK review assembled it from a small box and picked fruit
- £14.99, still in the lower half of this set
Cons
- 5.0 from three reviews, with only two UK texts in the file
- Parts table says a safety harness kit; the bullets list rods, clamps, a basket and foam
- One of the two texts is only about delivery
Best for: Your fruit is within about 2.6 m and you want fewer tubes than the 4 m CHAMSUREUK.
Less suitable: You are choosing from the five-star line, or you need a longer pole with more than a couple of reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- CHAMSUREUK 2.6 m fruit picker
- Brand
- CHAMSUREUK
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(3)
- Stated reach
- 2.6 m
- Head
- Metal basket
- Foam pad
- Yes
- Sections
- 6
- Head width
- 33 × 15 cm
- Weight listed
- 1.00 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
- Swivel
- Yes
Common questions
How many reviews mention the foam?
One of the two UK texts says foam rubber was included and helped stop bruising. The other review only says delivery was on time and the item was as described.
Does it come apart?
That same review says it assembled easily and comes apart, so storage was not a problem.
Why does the parts list disagree?
The table says a safety harness kit. The bullets say six rods, two clamps, a basket and a foam pad. Package quantity is 7.
Our view
SGZIOO’s title says a 4 m apple picker with 10 sections and a storage bag, at £12.99 and 1.27 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 5.0 from one review, and that single UK text says the pole reached high apples that went into chutney. The page has no bullet block, no material line and no head width, so you cannot check foam, teeth or a diameter before you order. The only review does not describe a fault, and there is no second text to compare. The package is listed as 41 × 16 × 14 cm. A five-star line from one buyer does not show whether a 10-section pole stays straight. It stays at the bottom of this comparison because the listing does not describe the head.
Pros
- £12.99, in the lower price band of this set
- The one UK review reached high apples for chutney
- Title names a 10-section pole and a storage bag
Cons
- 5.0 from one amazon.co.uk review
- No material, foam, head width or bullet list on the page
- No second review to compare with the chutney comment
Best for: You already accept a title-only listing and only need a single anecdote about high apples.
Less suitable: You want a stated head, a foam pad, or more than one UK review before you order.
Specifications
- Model
- SGZIOO 4 m apple picker
- Brand
- SGZIOO
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(1)
- Stated reach
- 4 m
- Sections
- 10
- Weight listed
- 1.27 kg
- Storage
- Named in title
Common questions
What is the head made of?
The saved listing has no bullet block and no material line. Head material, foam and width are not stated.
Who is it for, according to the only review?
The single UK review says it reached high apples the buyer could not reach by hand. Those apples were used for chutney. No fault is described.
Does the title name other fruit?
Yes. The title names peach, orange and lemon trees as well as apples. The review only mentions apples.
Our view
The CHAMSUREUK 4 m picker is ten rods, a metal basket listed at 33 × 15 × 15 cm and an elastic foam pad, at £14.49 and 1.36 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.8 from 22, and 19 UK texts mostly describe apple picking: light for the length, easy to screw together, and useful where fruit had been falling and bruising. One review mentions a child of about 10 using it on an apple tree. The sections screw rather than slide, which one buyer noticed when they wanted a retractable pole. Another fitted larger securing screws than the ones supplied. The included-components table says a safety harness kit, while the bullets list rods, clamps, a basket and foam, so you should not expect a harness in the box. In this comparison it is the top pick: a foam-lined basket with the clearest apple comments in the set, if you accept a modest review file and that parts clash.
Pros
- Elastic foam pad and a metal basket listed at 33 × 15 × 15 cm
- 4.8 from 22 amazon.co.uk reviews, with 19 UK texts mostly about apples
- £14.49 and 1.36 kg, light for a stated 4 m
- UK reviews say the rods screw together and come apart for storage
Cons
- Screwed sections, not a sliding retractable pole
- The parts table says a safety harness kit; the bullets do not
- One buyer replaced the supplied securing screws with larger ones
- 22 reviews is a smaller file than the 4BAO or seOSTO listings
Best for: You want a foam-lined basket for apples and a stated 4 m you will shorten if the tube feels loose.
Less suitable: You need a sliding lock, a harness, or a review file of more than a hundred texts.
Specifications
- Model
- CHAMSUREUK 4 m fruit picker
- Brand
- CHAMSUREUK
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(22)
- Stated reach
- 4 m
- Head
- Metal basket
- Foam pad
- Yes
- Sections
- 10
- Head width
- 33 × 15 cm
- Weight listed
- 1.36 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
- Swivel
- Yes
Common questions
Is a safety harness included?
The technical table says included components are a safety harness kit. The bullets list 10 rods, two clamps, a basket and a foam pad. The saved listing does not resolve that.
Is the pole a sliding telescope?
UK reviews describe sections that screw together and come apart. One buyer wanted a retractable pole instead.
What do the apple reviews say?
Several UK reviews say it reached apples that were bruising on the ground, and that it is light. One buyer fitted larger screws than those supplied.
Our view
Scalnuvyyh lists twelve 40 cm stainless poles, a 16 cm ABS head with concave teeth and a black shoulder mesh pouch, at £19.99, with the package at 1.45 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.7 from 50, and nine UK texts are short and mostly positive: apples, figs, plums and peaches, a sturdy pole, and plums picked without climbing. No repeated bend, missing part or loose head appears in those nine texts. That is a thin sample next to a 50-review star line. The bullets also print 2.54 inch beside the 16 cm diameter, which is not the same measurement, so treat 16 cm as the figure to check against your fruit. Twelve joins is a lot of thread for a 4.6 m title, and there is no foam pad. It is a fair long pole if those short comments match your tree. It is an expensive guess if you wanted the review detail in the shared 4BAO file.
Pros
- 16 cm ABS head and twelve 40 cm poles, stated to 4.6 m
- Shoulder mesh pouch and a drawstring storage bag in the bullets
- 4.7 from 50, with nine UK texts naming apples, figs, plums and peaches
- No repeated defect in those nine texts
Cons
- Nine short texts against a 50-review star line
- No foam pad
- Bullets print 2.54 inch beside the 16 cm head
- £19.99, near the top of this set, for a 4.6 m sectional pole
Best for: You want a 16 cm head and a shoulder pouch and will not extend all twelve poles unless the tube stays steady.
Less suitable: You want foam under the fruit, or a review sample long enough to show how the pole behaves at 4.6 m.
Specifications
- Model
- Scalnuvyyh 4.6 m fruit picker
- Brand
- Scalnuvyyh
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(50)
- Stated reach
- 4.6 m
- Head
- ABS, concave teeth
- Foam pad
- No
- Sections
- 12
- Head width
- 16 cm
- Weight listed
- 1.45 kg
- Pole
- Stainless, ABS
- Storage
- Pouch and bag
Common questions
How is 4.6 m made up?
The bullets say 12 stainless poles of 40 cm. Nine UK reviews in the file are short and positive. The listing count is 50.
What fruit did those reviews name?
Apples, figs, plums and peaches. One review says two or three apples go into the bag at a time.
Is there a foam pad?
No foam pad is listed. The head is described as ABS with smooth concave teeth, plus a mesh shoulder pouch.
Our view
The 4BAO 2.7 m picker is six stainless sections, two hand clamps, a toothed basket and a foam pad, at £16.99 and 1.09 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 179, the same stars, count and opening texts as the 4.3 m ASIN, so you should not treat the two listings as separate evidence. The texts that are there say the basket holds big cooking apples, that a twist on the hooked wires keeps fruit in, and that buyers who can no longer use a ladder still reach high apples and pears. Prongs wedge on branches, and the tips can pierce apples if you are not careful. Bullets say the pole will not bend or wear, which this shared sample does not prove for a measured length. Six sections and 2.7 m are the more steerable of the two 4BAO poles. It is a strong foam-basket option when you accept that the 179 reviews are shared, and a poor one if you need a review file that belongs only to this parts list.
Pros
- Foam pad, toothed basket and six sections at a stated 2.7 m
- 1.09 kg and £16.99
- UK texts describe big cooking apples, pears and use without a ladder
- Clamps are described as hand-tight, with no screwdriver claimed
Cons
- The 4.6 from 179 is the same review file as the 4.3 m 4BAO
- Prongs wedge on branches and the tips can pierce apples
- Tricky until you learn the twist, in the shared texts
Best for: You want a foam-lined basket around 2.7 m for cooking apples and pears, and you will twist rather than stab.
Less suitable: You are counting 179 reviews as proof that applies only to these six sections.
Specifications
- Model
- 4BAO 2.7 m fruit picker
- Brand
- 4BAO
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(179)
- Stated reach
- 2.7 m
- Head
- Toothed basket
- Foam pad
- Yes
- Sections
- 6
- Weight listed
- 1.09 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
Common questions
Are the reviews unique to this 2.7 m listing?
The saved listing repeats the same UK review texts and the same 4.6 from 179 as ASIN B0CBDCG4X3. The parts list here is six sections and 2.7 m.
What do those reviews say about the basket?
They praise a basket large enough for cooking apples and wires that hold fruit after a twist. They also warn that prongs wedge on branches and the tips can pierce apples.
Is a screwdriver required?
The bullets say the metal clamp tightens by hand and no screwdriver is required.
Our view
The 4BAO 4.3 m picker is ten sections, two clamps, a toothed basket and a foam pad at £22.99 and 1.95 kg, the highest price in this set. The star line is 4.6 from 179, identical to the 2.7 m ASIN, and the first 50 UK texts match that file, including the same dates and names. Those texts say the basket holds big cooking apples, that a twist on the hooked wires keeps fruit in, and that people who can no longer use a ladder still reach high fruit and pears. Prongs wedge in branches and the tips can pierce apples. Bullets say the pole will not bend or wear, which this shared sample does not measure at 4.3 m on its own. You pay £6 more than the 2.7 m listing for four extra sections and a heavier pole. Take it when you have measured a gap that six sections cannot close. Otherwise the shorter 4BAO is the same head story for less money.
Pros
- Foam pad and a toothed basket, with ten sections stated to 4.3 m
- UK texts describe cooking apples, pears and picking without a ladder
- Clamps are described as hand-tight
- 1.95 kg, so the extra length is not a featherweight tube
Cons
- £22.99, the highest price in this set
- The 4.6 from 179 is the same review file as the 2.7 m 4BAO
- Prong tips can pierce apples and wedge on branches
- The no-bend bullet is not tested at 4.3 m in a separate review sample
Best for: You have measured a gap past 2.7 m and want the same foam basket with four more sections.
Less suitable: You are paying the extra £6 because 179 reviews look like a separate test of the 4.3 m pole.
Specifications
- Model
- 4BAO 4.3 m fruit picker
- Brand
- 4BAO
- Price
- ∼£23
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(179)
- Stated reach
- 4.3 m
- Head
- Toothed basket
- Foam pad
- Yes
- Sections
- 10
- Weight listed
- 1.95 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
Common questions
How does this differ from the other 4BAO listing?
This title says 4.3 m, 10 sections and 1.95 kg at £22.99. B0C9DS7SKY says 2.7 m, 6 sections and 1.09 kg at £16.99. The review texts in the two saved listings match.
What is the prong warning?
A UK review says the prongs can wedge on branches and the tips can pierce apples if you are not careful. The same review calls the tool useful for higher apples.
Why do reviews mention ladders?
One reviewer says they can no longer go up a ladder and that the picker did that job on a tall apple tree. That is a user comment, not a safety certification.
Our view
The HAUSPROFI GF00055HTB1 claims 4 m from ten steel sections, a 15.5 cm head with serrated teeth, a 180° swivel and two mesh bags plus a storage bag, at £15.99 and 1.95 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 18, with 14 UK texts in the file. Reviewers call the pole and net sturdy, mention a neighbour’s tall apple trees, and like having two fabric bags. Picking is described as a shake rather than a clasp, and one longer review says the pole is less stable at full extension. Bruising shows up when fruit is knocked instead of twisted free, and one buyer wanted a blade or a twist cutter. The 0.6 mm stainless line is a listing claim, not a measured wall thickness. It is a workable mid-price kit if you empty the bags often and drop a section at the top of the tree. It is a clumsy one if you need the head to grip a single apple.
Pros
- 15.5 cm serrated head with a claimed 180° swivel
- Two mesh bags plus a 210D storage bag in the listing
- 4.3 from 18, with 14 UK texts
- UK reviews cite tall apple trees without a ladder
Cons
- Reviewers shake fruit off rather than clasp it, and bruising follows
- Less stable at full extension, in one longer UK review
- 1.95 kg, at the heavy end of this set
- No foam pad is listed
Best for: You want a swivel head and spare bags for tall apple trees and will keep the pole shorter than 4 m.
Less suitable: You need the head to grip one apple, or a foam pad under the fruit.
Specifications
- Model
- HAUSPROFI 4 m fruit picker
- Brand
- HAUSPROFI
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(18)
- Stated reach
- 4 m
- Head
- Serrated, soft bag
- Foam pad
- No
- Sections
- 10
- Head width
- 15.5 cm
- Weight listed
- 1.95 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
- Storage
- Bag and mesh
- Swivel
- Yes
Common questions
Does the head swivel?
The bullets claim 90° each way, 180° in total, with a screw-thread lock. UK reviews mention a swivel head and a wide net.
How do reviewers detach the fruit?
One review wanted the head to clasp the fruit rather than shake it off. Another said picking was not always easy without bruising, and another wanted a blade to twist apples off.
What load is claimed?
The bullets say a 2 kg load capacity and a 15.5 cm head. Weight of the tool is listed at 1.95 kg.
Our view
ytorgr’s title says 4.6 m, with a detachable basket, a collection bag and a storage pouch, at £15.99 and 1.46 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.2 from 27, and 11 UK texts praise easy assembly, a lightweight feel for some buyers, and use on apples, pears and plums. The same set says the pole is bendy when fully extended, and one buyer found it extremely heavy and hard to steer through branches at the longest length they used, with the basket coming loose a few times. Review titles in the file also mention 2.2 m and 6.2 m purchases, so not every comment is about this 4.6 m ASIN. Bullets claim the alloy will not bend, which those flex comments contradict, and one review counts seven screw-together pieces. Run it shorter than the title if you buy it, and leave it if you wanted the full 4.6 m to stay straight.
Pros
- Collection bag and storage pouch are in the listing
- 4.2 from 27, with 11 UK texts
- UK reviews mention apples, pears and plums
- £15.99 and 1.46 kg
Cons
- UK reviews say the pole is bendy when fully extended
- Basket came loose a few times
- The same review set includes 2.2 m and 6.2 m purchases
- The no-bend bullet conflicts with the flex comments
Best for: You will keep several sections off and want a bag plus a pouch at £15.99.
Less suitable: You bought the 4.6 m figure and need the pole straight with fruit in the basket.
Specifications
- Model
- ytorgr 4.6 m fruit picker
- Brand
- ytorgr
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(27)
- Stated reach
- 4.6 m
- Head
- Serrated, fabric bag
- Weight listed
- 1.46 kg
- Pole
- Stainless alloy
- Storage
- Storage pouch
Common questions
Does the listing promise it will not bend?
The bullets say the alloy will not bend. A UK review says the pole gets bendy when fully extended. Another, describing a very long length, says the pole bent and the basket came loose.
Are 2.2 m and 6.2 m this model?
This title says 4.6 m. Review titles in the same file mention 2.2 m and 6.2 m. Those figures are not the specification line for this ASIN.
What fruit is named?
The title names cherry, pears and citrus. Bullets add apples, oranges, avocados, peaches, mangoes, lemons and kiwis. UK reviews mention apples, pears and plums.
Our view
The Draupnir 05002 is eight stainless sections and a fabric bag at £10.99, with a stated reach of 3.5 m, a 16 cm head and a listed weight of 980 g. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.1 from 277, but the file holds only four UK review texts, so that count is a star line rather than a stack of comments you can read. Those texts call it sturdy and long enough for high branches, including figs and soft fruit. One buyer still used the cotton catch bag after calling the quality poor. Another found the basket quite big, so getting it among fig branches was tricky. The dimensions line of 2.54 × 2.54 × 25.4 cm is the packed size, not the extended pole. In this set it is the best value pick if you want the lowest shelf price with a large rating count, and a weak match if you wanted foam under the fruit or a review sample that matches the 277.
Pros
- £10.99, the lowest shelf price in this set
- 4.1 from 277 on the amazon.co.uk line
- 3.5 m stated reach from eight sections at 980 g
- 16 cm toothed basket with a fabric bag
Cons
- Only four UK review texts are in the file
- One UK review calls the cotton catch bag poor quality
- No foam pad is listed
- The dimensions line is the packed size, not 3.5 m
Best for: You want a 3.5 m sectional pole at the bottom of this price set and can accept a fabric bag.
Less suitable: You need a foam-lined basket, or you want dozens of UK comments in the file before you buy.
Specifications
- Model
- Draupnir 3.5 m fruit picker
- Brand
- Draupnir
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(277)
- Stated reach
- 3.5 m
- Head
- Toothed basket, bag
- Foam pad
- No
- Sections
- 8
- Head width
- 16 cm
- Weight listed
- 0.98 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
Common questions
How long is the Draupnir pole?
The bullets say the sections extend up to 3.5 m. The dimensions line is 2.54 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm, which is the listed size, not the extended pole.
Does it include a cushion?
No foam pad is listed. The bullets specify one fabric bag. A UK review calls the cotton catch bag poor quality but still usable.
What did UK reviewers say about figs?
One UK review bought it for figs and found the basket quite big, so access was tricky. Another called it sturdy and long enough, including for soft fruit.
Our view
Fachmach Direct lists a 4.2 m stainless pole at £15.99 and 1.63 kg, with a 180° adjustable head and a catching net claimed in the bullets. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.1 from 122, and the first 50 UK texts praise reach on apples, cherries and plums, plus a pole that breaks down for storage. The same sample includes a flimsy metal collar that one buyer reinforced with flat steel, teeth that catch leaves, and a net that arrived upside down. A first delivery was missing a pole, and the replacement was complete. One review says about two apples dropped for each one caught. Another buyer ordered the adjustable head and received a standard picker. The dimensions line of 420 × 10 × 3 cm tracks the stated length more closely than the packed-size lines elsewhere. Check the box on the day it arrives if you buy it for several trees.
Pros
- 4.1 from 122, with 50 UK texts read
- UK reviews cite high apples, cherries and plums
- Bullets claim a 180° adjustable head and a catching net
- £15.99, the same shelf price as several mid-band poles
Cons
- Flimsy collar around the net; one buyer added flat steel
- Net arrived upside down in one review, and a first delivery missed a pole
- Adjustable head was not what one buyer received
- One review dropped about two apples for each one caught
Best for: You have several fruit trees, will inspect the net and the pole count on arrival, and can reinforce a weak collar.
Less suitable: You need the adjustable head exactly as the bullets describe it, with a collar that needs no extra metal.
Specifications
- Model
- Fachmach Direct 4.2 m fruit picker
- Brand
- Fachmach Direct
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(122)
- Stated reach
- 4.2 m
- Head
- Catching net
- Weight listed
- 1.63 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
- Swivel
- Yes
Common questions
Did buyers receive the adjustable head?
The bullets advertise a 180° head. One UK review says the adjustable-head picker they ordered did not arrive, and a standard picker did.
What fails in the reviews?
A flimsy metal collar around the net, teeth that catch leaves, a net fitted upside down, and one first delivery missing a pole. Several reviews still call it sturdy for apples, cherries and plums.
Is 420 cm the reach?
The dimensions line is 420 x 10 x 3 cm and the title says 4.2 m. Treat that as the stated length, not a measured test.
Our view
The seOSTO PickerTool is six stainless sections, a fabric bag and a stated 2.6 m reach at £15.99 and 810 g, the lightest listed weight in this set. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.0 from 237, and 41 UK texts agree that it reaches plums, figs and apples once the head is on. The repeated complaint is assembly. The cage will not close because a black plastic piece is too big, the supplied metal ties are too short, and buyers describe cable ties of about 15 cm as the workaround. The drawstring bag is called too small, so pole pieces fall out. The sections screw together rather than sliding, despite the telescopic wording buyers expect. Bullets limit the head to fruit under 16 cm. It is a light short pole with a large review file, and a frustrating first hour if you expected the cage to shut on the fixings in the box.
Pros
- 810 g and a stated 2.6 m from six sections
- 4.0 from 237, with 41 UK texts in the file
- UK reviews describe use on plums, figs and apples once assembled
- Drawstring storage bag is in the listing
Cons
- Cage often will not close on the supplied ties; buyers use longer cable ties
- Carrying bag described as too small, so sections fall out
- Screwed sections, not a sliding telescopic pole
- Head is listed for fruit under 16 cm
Best for: You want a light 2.6 m pole and are willing to re-fix the cage with longer cable ties.
Less suitable: You want the head to close with the fixings in the box, or fruit wider than 16 cm.
Specifications
- Model
- seOSTO 2.6 m fruit picker
- Brand
- seOSTO
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(237)
- Stated reach
- 2.6 m
- Head
- Toothed cage, bag
- Sections
- 6
- Head width
- Under 16 cm
- Weight listed
- 0.81 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
- Storage
- Drawstring bag
Common questions
Why do reviews mention cable ties?
UK reviewers say the black plastic piece is too big for the cage and the supplied metal ties are too short. They used longer cable ties. One buyer used a vice on the clips.
Is it a sliding telescopic pole?
A UK review says it is not really telescopic, because each section screws in. The title says 2.6 m and six sections.
What fruit did reviewers pick?
Reviews mention a large plum tree, a tall fig tree, and apples. One review found it too rough for juicy figs and clumsy for apples.
Our view
The DYUEE listing claims 4 m, a 16 cm head and a stainless pole at £12.99, weighing 1.32 kg, with a storage bag named in the bullets. The amazon.co.uk line is 3.9 from 14, and the file has seven UK texts. Reviewers say the sections screw together and store compactly, and some call the head clever once it is among the fruit. More than one text says the pole bends at full extent, including before an apple is in the basket, which cuts against the bullet that says the pole will not bend. Assembly is described as a faff, with joints that needed persuading. The package line is 42.79 × 16.2 × 14.6 cm. It can be a compact kit if you leave sections off so the tube stays short, and a poor bet if you bought the 4 m figure and expect a straight pole at that length.
Pros
- 16 cm head with concave teeth in the bullets
- Sections screw together and store compactly, in UK reviews
- £12.99, near the bottom of this set
- Storage bag named in the bullets
Cons
- UK reviews say the pole bends at full extent, even before an apple is in the basket
- Joints needed persuading; one buyer called assembly a faff
- 3.9 from only 14 reviews
- The no-bend bullet conflicts with those reviews
Best for: You will run it shorter than 4 m and want a screw-together pole that packs into a small bag.
Less suitable: You need the full stated 4 m to stay straight while the basket is empty.
Specifications
- Model
- DYUEE 4 m fruit picker
- Brand
- DYUEE
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(14)
- Stated reach
- 4 m
- Head
- Concave teeth
- Head width
- 16 cm
- Weight listed
- 1.32 kg
- Pole
- Stainless
- Storage
- Storage bag
Common questions
Does the pole stay straight at 4 m?
The bullets say the stainless pole will not bend. UK reviews say it bends at full extent, including before an apple is in the basket, and that there is some flex.
Is assembly straightforward?
Reviews say the sections screw together and it stores compactly. Some joints needed persuading, and one buyer called assembly a faff.
What fruit does the listing name?
Bullets name apples, pears, oranges, peaches, cherries, avocados, plums and kiwi. The UK reviews that describe use talk about apples.
How we compared
Scores compare the twelve amazon.co.uk listings kept in this category. Prices, stars, and review counts are the figures on those listings. UK review texts saved with each listing, the listed parts, and the shelf price in this set also feed the score. There is no laboratory test and no British Standard for these pickers. Each score is out of 100 in five blocks, and the weights below sum to 100.
1
Stars and volume
35%The amazon.co.uk star rating divided by 5, multiplied by 25, and rounded, plus a volume add. 150 or more reviews adds 8, 50–149 adds 6, 20–49 adds 4, 10–19 adds 2, and under 10 adds 0. The two 4BAO listings share one review file, so each loses 6. Fewer than 5 UK texts loses 8. Fewer than 10 UK texts, if not already in that band, loses 4. Cap 35.
2
Head
20%A foam pad in the bullets scores 10. A fabric, mesh or net catch scores 6. A stated head width or basket size scores 4. Teeth or a described basket scores 4. No head description scores 0. Cap 20.
3
Reach you can steer
15%A stated 2.6–3.5 m scores 12. A stated 4.0–4.3 m scores 8. A stated 4.6 m scores 6. A UK review of bend or flex at full length loses 5. Less stable at full length, without an explicit bend, loses 3. Floor 0.
4
Parts and assembly
15%Bullets that itemise pole parts and a head start at 12. A title-only listing starts at 6. A cage that will not close on the supplied fixings loses 6. A missing pole, or a head that was not the one ordered, loses 5. An included-components line that names a safety harness the bullets do not list loses 4. Joints that are a repeated faff, or a basket that comes loose, loses 3.
5
Price in this set
15%£12.99 or under scores 15. £13.00–£15.99 scores 12. £16.00–£19.99 scores 9. £20 or over scores 6. Fewer than 5 UK texts loses 3. Floor 0.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Fruit picker buying guide
Choose the reach you can steer, then the head, then the join. A title that says telescopic can still be screw-together sections. Prices below are amazon.co.uk shelf prices in this set. The twist, the empty, and staying on the ground are in [how to pick fruit](/hub/garden-tools/fruit-picker/sub/fruit-picker-how-to-pick).
What is a fruit picker?
A fruit picker is a pole with a toothed basket or a fabric bag. You use it from the ground to take apples, pears and plums. It is not a hired cherry-picker boom, and it is not a collector for windfalls. Quality is a head that twists the stalk free without piercing the skin, a pole you can steer at the length you actually use, and joins that assemble with the parts in the box. Sectional basket kits dominate these twelve listings: a wire basket or fabric bag on 6 to 12 tubes.
Best for
- A household with one apple or pear tree, buying the shortest pole they can steer
- Someone who can no longer climb and needs a light pole and a clear drop zone
Not ideal for
- Paid work at height, fruit over a road or glass, or a pole near overhead lines
- Anyone who already owns a multi-change handle and only needs the matching head
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying the maximum reach
A 4.6 m sectional pole flexes. UK reviews of long poles in this set describe bend at full length, and one HAUSPROFI review says the pole is less stable when it is fully out. Buy the gap above your raised hand. Leave sections off if the tube moves before the basket is full.
- 2
Reading telescopic as a sliding lock
These listings are screw-together sections even when the title says telescopic. A UK review of the seOSTO says each section screws in. Twist-lock poles and system heads are a separate shelf. If you own the handle, buy the matching head.
- 3
Tugging fruit and filling the bag
Cup and twist, leave the stalk, and do not yank the spur. Empty into a soft container. Foam does not make sharp prongs safe: shared 4BAO texts say the tips can pierce apples. A claw that drops fruit when you release the handle is a different tool.
What to weigh up
Reach you can control
HighBuy for the gap above your raised hand, not the longest title. A stated 2.6–3.5 m is the band this scoring treats as easier to steer: the CHAMSUREUK 2.6 m, the seOSTO 2.6 m, the 4BAO 2.7 m and the Draupnir 3.5 m. A stated 4.0–4.3 m is a step down, and a stated 4.6 m is a further step down. Garden-centre poles often stop around 2.4 m to 3 m. Draper lists the 19628 at 160–298 cm with a lined basket. UK reviews punish flex at full length.
Head, fruit and the join
HighA basket with foam, or a short drop into cloth, suits apples. Bare prongs pierce skins. The CHAMSUREUK 4 m and 2.6 m listings, and both 4BAO listings, state a foam pad and a toothed or metal basket. The Draupnir has a 16 cm toothed basket and a fabric bag, and no foam line. A UK review calls the cotton catch bag poor quality but still usable. The seOSTO head is listed for fruit under 16 cm, and the cage often will not close on the supplied ties. Reviewers used longer cable ties.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Lowest shelf price
You want a 3.5 m sectional pole at the bottom of this price set and can accept a fabric bag. The star line is large. Only four UK texts are in the file, and no foam pad is listed.
No longer climbing
You want a foam-lined basket around 2.7 m for cooking apples and pears, and you will twist rather than stab. The 179 reviews are shared with the longer 4BAO listing.
Common questions about fruit pickers
Which fruit picker is the top pick in this set?
In this set the top pick is the CHAMSUREUK 4 m fruit picker at about £14.49. It scores 74 out of 100: an elastic foam pad, a metal basket listed at 33 × 15 × 15 cm, and 4.8 from 22 amazon.co.uk reviews. Nineteen UK texts mostly describe apple picking. The sections screw together rather than slide. Do not expect a harness: the parts table names one and the bullets do not.
Which listing is the best value?
Best value is the Draupnir 05002 at about £10.99, the lowest shelf price here, with a stated reach of 3.5 m, eight sections, a 16 cm toothed basket and a fabric bag. amazon.co.uk shows 4.1 from 277 reviews. The score is 63. The file holds only four UK texts, and one calls the cotton catch bag poor. No foam pad is listed. The dimensions line is the packed size, not 3.5 m.
How much does a fruit picker cost?
In this set the entry band is about £10.99 to £14.99: Draupnir at £10.99, SGZIOO and DYUEE at £12.99, and the two CHAMSUREUK listings at £14.49 and £14.99. The mid band is about £15.99 to £19.99. The 4BAO 4.3 m is about £22.99, the top of this set. These are sticker prices, not a quality order. Named brands sit on a separate shelf and move.
How long should the pole be?
Buy for the gap above your raised hand. A stated 2.6–3.5 m is easier to steer than a 4.6 m sectional pole, which UK reviews describe as bendy at full length. Garden-centre poles often stop around 2.4 m to 3 m. Draper lists the 19628 at 160–298 cm. The shortest stated reaches here are 2.6 m. The two 4.6 m titles are ytorgr and Scalnuvyyh. Leave sections off if the tube flexes before the basket is full.
Can you use a fruit picker for windfalls?
A fruit picker takes fruit still on the tree. It is not a collector for windfalls on the grass. Fallen nuts are a different tool, compared in the nut collector comparison. Royal Horticultural Society advice is a dry day, a cup and twist, the stalk intact, and a soft container before the basket fills. Cut cherries with scissors. Only sound later apples store.
Does telescopic mean a sliding lock?
On these twelve listings, telescopic usually means tubes you screw together. A UK review of the seOSTO says it is not really telescopic, because each section screws in. Twist-lock poles and system heads from Wolf-Garten, Darlac or Fiskars are a separate shelf. If you already own the handle, buy the matching head rather than another full kit. A fruit picker is not a hired cherry-picker boom.
Should you pick from a ladder?
Pick from the ground. The Health and Safety Executive’s work-at-height guide says avoid height where you can, and gives extendable tools as the example. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 bind employers and people who control work at height. They do not require a householder to hold a qualification to pick their own apples. Call a professional for paid work at height, fruit over a road or glass, or a pole near overhead lines.
Are the two 4BAO review counts separate?
No. The 2.7 m listing and the 4.3 m listing both show 4.6 from 179, and the UK texts match, including dates and names. Count that as one review file. The parts differ: six sections and 1.09 kg at about £16.99, against ten sections and 1.95 kg at about £22.99. The shared texts praise a foam basket for cooking apples and warn that prong tips can pierce fruit.
Our verdict
In this set the top pick is the CHAMSUREUK 4 m fruit picker. It scores 74: an elastic foam pad, a metal basket listed at 33 × 15 × 15 cm, about £14.49, and 4.8 from 22 reviews. The sections screw together. The parts table says a safety harness kit and the bullets do not, so that clash stays in the drawbacks. Best value is the Draupnir 05002 at about £10.99, score 63, with 4.1 from 277. It is not the highest score. Only four UK texts are in the file, and one calls the cotton catch bag poor. No foam pad is listed.
Best value
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Draupnir 3.5 m fruit picker
Best value at about £10.99: the lowest shelf price here, with 4.1 from 277 reviews.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to fruit pickers
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Fruit picker buying guideReach, head, join, and whether you need a system head.Which fruit picker fits which treeWho each type is for, and who should skip it.How to pick fruitTwist, empty, ripeness, and staying on the ground.Apples and pearsStalk, bruising, and what will store.Basket or clawA basket that catches, against a trigger claw that drops.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from the amazon.co.uk lines in this set. We did not run a lab test.
- RHS — Fruit: harvesting (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- RHS — Apples: grow your own (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- HSE — Work at height: step-by-step guide (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- HSE — Work at height FAQs (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- GOV.UK — General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (Great Britain) (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- legislation.gov.uk — Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- Draper — Telescopic fruit picker 19628 (retrieved 21.10.2026)
- Cambridge Clarion — Fruit picker claw notes (retrieved 21.10.2026)
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