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Wolf-Garten Multi-Change Aluminium D-Grip Handle 85cm
85cm aluminium handle with D-grip, designed for Wolf-Garten Multi-Change tool heads.
- Aluminium shaft
- D-grip for controlled handling
- Designed for Wolf-Garten Multi-Change heads
- 85cm length for close-range ground work
- Release-button fitting for changing heads
- 10-year Wolf-Garten guarantee, conditions apply
Overview
The Wolf-Garten ZM-AD 85 is an 85cm aluminium handle with a D-shaped grip, part of the Multi-Change interchangeable tool system. Multi-Change heads fit the handle and are released with a button, so one handle can serve several tool heads. The short length suits close-range tasks such as weeding, cultivating and edging.
In-Depth Look
Wolf-Garten’s Multi-Change system is an interchangeable garden tool range: you buy handles and heads separately and mix and match them, which cuts down on storing lots of separate tools. The ZM-AD 85 is the short handle for work at ground level.
Construction and Grip
The shaft is aluminium, which is lighter than a wooden handle of similar length. The D-grip gives leverage for pushing a hoe or pulling a cultivator through soil.
Multi-Change Fitting
The handle is designed for Wolf-Garten Multi-Change heads, which cover tasks such as raking, hoeing, weeding and edging. Heads fit onto the handle and are released with a button. Adding this short handle gives a different working position from the longer Multi-Change handles.
Summary
The Wolf-Garten ZM-AD 85 is an 85cm aluminium D-grip handle for the Multi-Change system. On its own it is just a handle, so it makes most sense if you have or plan to buy Multi-Change heads. The 10-year guarantee comes with conditions, so check them with Wolf-Garten.
How It Compares
This is an 85cm aluminium D-grip handle for the Wolf-Garten Multi-Change range. It has a plastic sleeve section, and a release button locks and releases tool heads. It suits thrusting tools such as a lawn edging iron. Other handles in the range are telescopic, at roughly 95 to 150cm, 170 to 300cm and 220 to 400cm.
Multi-Change is a system where one handle takes many tool heads. The heads are designed for Multi-Change handles, so check the range before buying a head.
| Option | What it is | What to weigh up |
|---|---|---|
| This 85cm handle | A short D-grip handle in the Multi-Change range | Suits thrusting tools, not upright raking |
| Telescopic handles | Handles that extend, in three length bands | Three bands, roughly 95 to 150cm, 170 to 300cm and 220 to 400cm |
| Fixed long handles | A handle of one length | No adjustment |
| Other makers’ systems | Handle and head systems from other brands | Separate systems, so check the maker’s list |
| One-piece tools | A head and handle in one | No head swapping |
The Gardena Combisystem adjustable rake is part of another system with separate handles, so do not mix them. The KCT galvanised wheelbarrow 85L is a different kind of garden tool. Our guide on choosing landscaping and garden products has more.
Common Questions
What is Multi-Change? It is a Wolf-Garten system where one handle takes many tool heads.
Why choose an 85cm handle? It is short and D-shaped, which suits pushing and thrusting tools. It is too short for upright raking or hoeing.
How do I swap heads? Press the release button. Follow the instructions supplied for fitting the head.
Do other makers’ heads fit? Check the maker’s list. Do not assume a head from another system will fit.
How do I look after the connector? Keep dirt out of it, and clean it when you put the tool away.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
| Length | 85cm |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium |
| Grip Type | D-grip |
| Compatibility | Designed for Wolf-Garten Multi-Change heads |
| Connection | Multi-Change fitting with release button |
| Warranty | 10 years (conditions apply) |
Who It's For
- Gardeners using the Wolf-Garten Multi-Change system
- Anyone needing a short-handled tool for close-range ground work
- Users who prefer a D-grip for pushing and pulling
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Multi-Change system means one handle serves many tools
- Aluminium shaft keeps the weight down
- D-grip gives control for pushing and pulling
Cons
- 85cm length too short for upright raking or hoeing
- Requires separate purchase of Multi-Change heads
- Aluminium can feel cold in winter without gloves
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