Klein Tools Cable Cutter 63045 32 Inch (1000 MCM Copper 1200 MCM Aluminum Capacity Forged Steel Hook Jaw Fiberglass Handles Heavy Duty Shearing Tool)

Klein Tools 63045 32 Inch Standard Cable Cutter

The Klein Tools 63045 32-Inch Standard Cable Cutter operates as a heavy-duty mechanical shear engineered to slice soft copper conductors up to 1000 MCM and aluminum cables up to 1200 MCM (1.75-inch maximum cable diameter). Forged and assembled in the USA from custom American tool steel, this 8.0-pound cutter features replaceable hook-jaw blades that enclose the conductor to produce clean, rounded, burr-free cuts. Outfitted with lightweight 32-inch fiberglass handles, non-slip vinyl grips, a black-oxide jaw finish, and a precision hinge bolt with pin-set stops, this tool enables utility linemen and commercial electrical contractors to perform rapid cable sizing for high-voltage terminal and lug installations.

Best Used For:

• Heavy Commercial Feeder Cable Sizing: Shearing 1000 MCM copper and 1200 MCM aluminum main feeder conductors square for distribution panel terminations.
• Utility-Scale Distribution Line Cutting: Slicing large-diameter soft copper and aluminum power cables up to 1.75 inches without flattening conductor strands.
• Industrial Substation Cable Installation: Trimming heavy aluminum and copper service entry cables cleanly to fit large terminal lugs and splices.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Massive Shearing Capacity: Effortlessly cuts soft copper up to 1000 MCM, aluminum up to 1200 MCM, and communication cables up to 1-3/4 inches in diameter.
• Forged Steel Hook-Jaw Blades: Precision-ground hook jaws enclose conductors during closure to prevent cable slippage and keep strands rounded.
• High-Strength Fiberglass Handles: Lightweight fiberglass handles provide maximum mechanical leverage while reducing operator fatigue during heavy cutting routines.
• Non-Slip Heavy-Duty Vinyl Grips: Ergonomic vinyl handle covers supply grip stability and control during high-force manual cuts.
• Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide Finish: Heat-treated steel jaw surfaces resist rust, oxidation, and jobsite chemical exposure.
• Field-Replaceable Blade Assembly: Hinge bolt configuration allows quick replacement of worn blades using Cat. No. 63090 replacement jaws.

What's Included

• (1) Klein Tools 63045 32-Inch Standard Cable Cutter

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Never attempt to cut steel-reinforced ACSR cable, wire rope, or guy strand with the Klein 63045. Using these forged hook-jaw blades strictly on soft copper and aluminum conductors maintains the precision shearing edge, preventing blade nicks and ensuring smooth cable ends that slide effortlessly into terminal lugs.