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Klutch 12-Ton Hydraulic Cable Cutter Kit

Item# 73171
Klutch 12-Ton Hydraulic Cable Cutter Kit
Klutch 12-Ton Hydraulic Cable Cutter Kit

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Klutch 12-Ton Hydraulic Cable Cutter Kit

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  • Hydraulic ram output of 12 tons
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Max. cutting range diameter is 0-50mm (telephone cable); 0-45mm (armored aluminum cable)
  • Jaws open quickly to save time between cuts
  • Large release knob for better control of pressure release

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Product Summary

The powerful Klutch® 12-Ton Hydraulic Cable Cutter Kit allows you to cut cable easily. Operated by a hydraulic pump with rated pressure of 10,000 PSI. Two-speed pump design is fast and requires less handle strokes, reducing operator fatigue. Jaws slide open quickly to save time between cuts. Large release knob for better control of pressure release.

What's Included

    (1) 12-ton hydraulic cable cutter kit

Features + Benefits

  • Hydraulic ram output of 12 tons
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Max. cutting range diameter is 0-50mm (telephone cable); 0-45mm (armored aluminum cable)
  • Jaws open quickly to save time between cuts
  • Large release knob for better control of pressure release
  • Operated by a hydraulic pump with rated pressure of 10,000 PSI
  • 290 PSI low pressure, 10,000 PSI high pressure
  • Two-speed pump design is fast and requires less handle strokes, reducing operator fatigue

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

73171

Brand

Klutch

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

39.6 LB

Max. Capacity

1.96 in
AttributeSpecification

Max. Capacity

1.96 in

Power Supply

Hydraulic

Power Supply

Hydraulic

Product Weight

28 lb

Product Weight

28 lb

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  1. Can this cut 750 MCM? 

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    1. This is not compatible with 750 MCM cable. I would recommend item 61403 for a cable cutter that can handle 750 MCM.

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  2. Will this tool cut exaust pipe? Auto exaust pipe is very tough.?

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    1. This is designed for cable cutting only. This cannot be used for cutting exhaust pipe.

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  3. How many pumps does this take to close the claw completely with no load or cable in it?

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    1. It takes 14 pumps to close the jaws completely under no load and no cable.

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  4. Can this cut Stainless Steel tubing with .060 wall?

    1 answer

    1. This is designed for cable cutting only. It is not for cutting steel. For stainless steel tube cutting, I recommend item 254918.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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