Product Description
Milwaukee Bolt Cutter 14 in.
Model Number: 48-22-4014
The Milwaukee 48-22-4014 is a 14 in. Bolt Cutter — a compact, professional-grade cutting tool engineered for more cuts and longer blade life than standard bolt cutters for cutting padlocks, chains, wire rope, steel cable, bolts, reinforcement bar, and other hardened and soft metal fasteners and connectors in construction, electrical, maintenance, and security work. Milwaukee engineers the bolt cutter blade from forged steel that delivers superior cutting edge retention compared to cast blade alternatives — the forged steel's refined grain structure maintains sharpness through substantially more cutting cycles than cast material of equivalent hardness, directly reducing the blade replacement frequency and blade cost per cut that determines the total cost of ownership over the tool's service life. The forged blade construction also provides better impact toughness than cast blades, resisting the chipping and edge microcracking that occurs when cutting hardened fasteners and bolt materials that generate high-impact loading on the blade edges at the moment of cut-through.
The 14 in. handle length is the compact bolt cutter specification that trades maximum mechanical cutting leverage for portability and maneuverability — it fits in standard tool bags and can be used in confined spaces where full-size 24 in. or 36 in. bolt cutters are too long to swing. The 14 in. size is appropriate for cutting lighter-gauge chains, standard padlocks with unhardened shackles, soft tie wire, electrical wire rope, and hardware up to the cutter's rated capacity where the shorter handle length provides sufficient mechanical advantage. The compound lever handle linkage multiplies the operator's grip force into the blade cutting force needed to cut through metal fasteners and hardware at this handle length, achieving effective cutting capacity without requiring excessive operator force.
For higher-capacity cutting of heavier chains, hardened padlock shackles, and larger bolt stock, Milwaukee's 24 in. bolt cutter (48-22-4024) provides increased mechanical leverage and a larger jaw opening capacity through its longer handle geometry.
Features
- Forged steel blades — more cuts per blade than cast alternatives with better edge retention
- Forged construction resists chipping and edge cracking when cutting hardened fasteners
- 14 in. compact size fits tool bags and works in confined spaces
- Compound lever handle linkage maximizes cutting force from operator grip force
- Available in 24 in. (48-22-4024) for higher-capacity heavy-chain and hardened shackle cutting
Specifications
- Handle Length: 14 in.
- Blade Material: Forged Steel
- Application: Chains, Padlocks, Wire Rope, Bolts, Soft Metal Hardware
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4014 Bolt Cutter 14 in.
