The ratchet-action design of this cutter provides maximum leverage with minimum effort for severe-service use in cutting ACSR and AAAC, common guy strand, steel wire rope, steel rod (C.R.S. soft), and copper or aluminium cable. It features a drop forged, heat-treated, shear-type blade, plus a 914mm steel handle with heavy vinyl grips for comfort and slip resistance. The design incorporates a blade to engage the cable or other material being cut, plus a quick-release mechanism, which allows removal of the cable or rod before completion of the cut, if desired. Not designed for cutting EHS Guy Strand or reinforcement rod.

The Cutting Capacity of the Heavy-Duty Ratcheting Cutters is 32mm ACSR, AAAC, 11mm Common Guy Strand, 16mm Steel Wire Rope, 13mm Steel Rod, 35mm Copper or Aluminium.