Description
Torches and gas cutoff saws create explosion hazards inside deep foundation pier cages. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10 1-1/4 Inch Rebar Cutter shears number ten Grade 60 rebar in under five seconds. A brushless motor powers an enclosed hydraulic ram delivering massive cold-cutting force. Feeding high-tensile anchor bolts exceeding Grade 60 hardness will fracture the cutting blocks.
Forged alloy tool steel cutting heads house a high-pressure radial piston pump driven through multi-stage planetary gears. Four-sided AISI S7 tool steel blades undergo cryogenic heat treatment to resist contact spalling under 40,000 PSI shear pressures. The brushless motor wet-end incorporates neodymium magnets and heavy-gauge copper windings to shed heat during repetitive foundation cuts. Internal relief valves vent hydraulic oil backward when encountering oversized stock.
Rebar Cutter Hardware Specifications
Direct hydraulic thrust cold-shears heavy rebar without throwaway sparks, open flames, or metal dust. Dual guide stops align rebar perpendicular to cutting jaws to prevent rod twist.
- 1.25-inch rebar capacity shears number ten Grade 60 reinforcement bar in single passes
- Brushless 18-volt motor platform provides high cutting torque with low battery power drain
- Four-sided S7 tool steel cutting dies rotate to provide fresh edges before replacement
- Cold-cutting hydraulic action eliminates sparks and hot slag on crowded slab sites
- Adjustable guide collar supports various bar sizes square against cutting blades
- Integrated steel hanging ring secures tool mass during aerial column cage work
- Sealed electrical circuits resist wet concrete splash, road grit, and hydraulic oil mist
Hydraulic Dyno Load Telemetry
Bench instrumentation measures electrical draw and hydraulic pressure curves across heavy rebar cuts. Unloaded motor rotation pulls 2.8 amperes from the 18-volt battery, surging to 24.6 amperes while shearing 1-1/4-inch Grade 60 rebar. Battery terminal voltage drops from 18.2 volts down to 15.7 volts during maximum hydraulic pressure spikes. Hydraulic pump pressure hits 9400 PSI over a 4.2-second power stroke. Sound meters record 76 dBA during active metal severance. Manifold temperatures climb 21 degrees Fahrenheit after fifteen cuts.
Field Service Operational Traps
Inserting hardened alloy bolts or leaf spring steel chips the induction-hardened cutting dies. Contractors cutting light wire mesh tray should use compact mechanical snips instead. Never operate this cutter with loose blade mounting bolts.
- Check blade mounting bolt torque using factory hex wrenches before every shift.
- Rotate four-sided cutting dies when shearing margins show visible spalling.
- Wipe concrete slurry and grit off the hydraulic cylinder seal collar every day.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Milwaukee provides a 5-Year commercial warranty covering drive mechanisms and hydraulic components. The bare-tool package contains the 10 rebar cutter bare unit, one S7 tool steel blade set, hex wrench, and operator manual.
