Klein Tools Cable Cutter 63700 28 Inch Ratcheting (1-1/4 In ACSR 750 MCM Copper Aluminum Capacity Steel Wire Rope Rod Shearing Hand Tool)

Klein Tools 63700 28 Inch Heavy-Duty Ratcheting Cable and Steel Cutter

The Klein Tools 63700 28-Inch Heavy-Duty Ratcheting Cutter functions as a high-leverage mechanical shearing tool engineered to cut ACSR cable, soft steel rods, wire rope, and large-diameter electrical conductors. Forged from high-carbon heat-treated tool steel, this 14.0-pound cutter features a mechanical ratchet drive that shears up to 1-1/4 inch ACSR, 750 MCM copper/aluminum, 5/8-inch steel wire rope, and 1/2-inch cold-rolled steel rod. Outfitted with 24-inch steel handles, non-slip vinyl grips, a manual blade-advance knob, and an instant quick-release safety release, this 28-inch tool enables utility linemen and industrial contractors to perform high-force cuts on power lines and guy strands.

Best Used For:

• Overhead Utility Line & ACSR Shearing: Cutting 1-1/4 inch ACSR and ACAR overhead distribution conductors square with high-leverage ratcheting force.
• Steel Guy Strand & Wire Rope Cutting: Slicing 5/8-inch steel wire rope, 7/16-inch guy strands, and 1/2-inch cold-rolled steel rods without blade chipping.
• Industrial Electrical Feeder Sizing: Trimming 750 MCM copper and aluminum underground feeder cables cleanly for substation and switchgear installations.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• High-Leverage Mechanical Ratchet Drive: Multi-gear ratchet mechanism multiplies manual force to shear high-tensile steel and heavy copper conductors easily.
• Multi-Material Shearing Versatility: Cuts up to 1.25-inch ACSR, 750 MCM copper/aluminum, 0.625-inch wire rope, and 0.5-inch steel rod.
• Forged Heat-Treated Tool Steel Blades: Through-hardened shear blades maintain structural integrity and sharp cutting edges under severe mechanical loads.
• Manual Rapid Blade-Advance Knob: Integrated adjustment knob allows operators to rotate the movable jaw quickly flush against the workpiece before ratcheting.
• In-Process Quick-Release Mechanism: Safety latch unlocks and opens the jaws at any point during the cutting cycle to remove material or adjust placement.
• 24-Inch Industrial Steel Handles: High-strength steel handle tubes provide massive mechanical leverage while yellow vinyl grips ensure a non-slip hold.

What’s Included

• (1) Klein Tools 63700 28-Inch Heavy-Duty Ratcheting Cutter

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Turn the manual blade-advance knob on the Klein 63050 cutter to spin the movable jaw tightly against the guy strand or ACSR cable before pumping the handles. Pre-seating the blade eliminates free-play in the ratchet mechanism, accelerating the cutting cycle and preventing strand twisting.