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Strongest Bolt Cutters With Maximum Cutting Capacity (2021)

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Bolt cutters with maximum cutting capacityA bolt cutter is a tool which is used for cutting thicker metal materials such as wire mesh, chains, padlocks, and of course bolts. Bolt cutters feature long handles and short blades paired with composite hinges to guarantee the maximum cutting capacity and leverage. Hardness of a bolt cutter’s blades is measured by a unit called HRC, which is the abbreviation for Rockwell Hardness on the scale of C, and normally follows a number (for example, Cutting Blade Sharpness – 42 HRC).

Normal bolt cutters come in sizes of 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 42 inches from the tip of the jaw to the handle’s end, but the ones we’ll be looking at, which exert the most force when cutting, vary from 36 inches up to as long as 44 inches. Take a look at the chart below to compare several different bolt cutters with the maximum cutting capacity available and be sure to consider the task at hand and the thickness of the hard or soft metal you will be cutting when choosing the best bolt cutters.

Let’s dive in.

Maxilla FB-36

Cutting blades hardness — 42 HRC

Cutting Capacity:

  • up to 1/2 inch in soft metal
  • up to 3/8 inch in hard metal

Features:

  • Drop-forged Cr-Mo steel
  • Wide, ergonomic non-slip grip handles
  • Length — 36 inches
  • Weight — 17 pounds
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Maxilla FB-36 42 inch Bolt Cutter

 

Knipex 71 72 910

Cutting blades hardness — 48 HRC

Cutting Capacity:

  • up to 1/2 inch in soft metal
  • up to 3/8 inch in hard metal

Features:

  • Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel
  • Steel tube and powder-coated handles
  • Length — 36 inches
  • Weight — 11 pounds
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Knipex 71 72 910 36 inch Bolt Cutter

 

Jet BC-36R (587836)

Cutting blades hardness — 48 HRC

Cutting Capacity:

  • up to 3/4 inch in soft metal
  • up to 1/2 inch in hard metal

Features:

  • High-Carbon Alloy Tool Steel
  • Rubber gripped all steel handles
  • Length — 36 inches
  • Weight — 11 pounds
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Jet BC-36R (587836) bolt cutter

 

HK Porter 0590MC

Cutting blades hardness — 48 HRC

Cutting Capacity:

  • up to 11/16 inch in soft metal
  • up to 1/2 inch in hard metal

Features:

  • Drop-forged precision ground, alloy tool steel
  • Steel handles with rubber grips
  • Length — 42 inches
  • Weight — 8.3 pounds
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HK Porter 0590MC 42 inch Bolt Cutter

 

Ridgid 14238

Cutting blades hardness — 42 HRC

Cutting Capacity:

  • up to 11/16 inch in soft metal
  • up to 1/2 inch in hard metal

Features:

  • Hardened alloy steel
  • Handles and grips allow greater mechanical advantage for crisp
  • Length — 44 inches
  • Weight — 25 pounds
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Ridgid 14238 44 inch BOlt Cutter

 

Klein Tools 63342

Cutting blades hardness — 42 HRC

Cutting Capacity:

  • up to 11/16 inch in soft metal
  • up to 1/2 inch in hard metal

Features:

  • Forged, alloy tool steel
  • Length — 42 inches
  • Weight — 19.2 pounds
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Klein Tools 63342 42 inch Bolt Cutter

 

Thinking about buying bolt cutter?

Don’t forget to check out our Buyer’s guide. Best of them are waiting for you — Best Bolt Cutters — Buyer’s Guide


Eugene M. Carter

About the author
Eugene M. Carter is a hobbyist and DIY enthusiast.
He always chooses carefully tools for various DIY and automotive projects. Eugene started this website to share with you his experience and help pick the right tools that are worth your time and money.


 

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