Product Description
Milwaukee 18 in. Bolt Cutter
Model Number: 48-22-4018
The Milwaukee 48-22-4018 is an 18 in. Bolt Cutter — a compact-format manual cutting tool for cutting standard padlocks, chain, cable, bolts, and medium-gauge wire where the 18 in. handle length provides practical cutting force for the softer and smaller-diameter materials that the compact format addresses in everyday construction, maintenance, and security work. The 18 in. compact format is the most common bolt cutter size for general trade and construction use — small enough to fit in a tool bag, vehicle toolbox, or trade pack for everyday carry without the bulk and weight of larger formats, while providing adequate cutting force for the standard padlocks, cable, wire, and soft chain that are the most frequently cut materials in everyday bolt cutter applications. Milwaukee forges the cutting blades from hardened steel for the cutting edge retention needed through repeated cutting cycles in the materials within the 18 in. tool's rated capacity range.
The compound linkage mechanism multiplies handle force into blade cutting force at the jaw for efficient cuts within the rated capacity. For the hardest materials — hardened padlock shackles, hardened security chain, and high-strength rebar — the 30 in. format provides the greater mechanical advantage that the shorter handle's leverage cannot generate. Always use the appropriately-sized bolt cutter for the material being cut — the 18 in. is the right everyday tool when the material falls within its rated range, and the larger 30 in. is the right tool when the material does not.
Features
- 18 in. compact for everyday carry in tool bag, vehicle, or trade pack
- Forged hardened blades for cutting edge retention through repeated use cycles
- Compound linkage for efficient cutting force within the compact format's capacity
- For standard padlocks, soft chain, cable, wire, and bolts in daily trade work
- 30 in. version available for hardened and heavy-gauge materials beyond 18 in. range
Specifications
- Handle Length: 18 in.
- Blade: Forged Hardened Steel
- Application: Standard Padlocks, Chain, Cable, Bolts, and Medium-Gauge Wire
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4018 18 in. Bolt Cutter
