Klein's ACSR ratcheting cable cutter handles up to 477 MCM ACSR multi-strand and 1-1/4-inch Cu-Al stranded cable, using a ratcheting mechanism built for mechanical advantage instead of a straight hand cut.
| Spec |
Detail |
| Capacity |
477 MCM ACSR; 1-1/4-inch Cu-Al stranded |
| Mechanism |
ratcheting, lockable when not in use |
| Handles |
plastic covered with hand guards |
| Length |
just under 14 inches, fits a tool pouch |
| Replacement inserts |
Cat. No. 63858, swap by removing 3 screws per blade |
Best for: linemen cutting ACSR and large stranded cable in the field who want a cutter compact enough to carry in a pouch.
The cutter is not insulated, and its slip-on handles are not rated for shock protection.