Product Description
Milwaukee Bolt Cutter 24 in.
Model Number: 48-22-4024
The Milwaukee 48-22-4024 is a 24 in. Bolt Cutter — a professional-grade heavy-duty cutting tool engineered for more cuts and longer blade life for cutting hardened padlock shackles, heavy chains, wire rope, threaded rod, bolt stock, rebar, and other hardened and heavy-gauge metal fasteners and hardware in construction, maintenance, security, and emergency service applications. Milwaukee engineers the bolt cutter blade from forged steel that delivers superior cutting edge retention and blade life compared to cast blade alternatives — the forged steel manufacturing process creates a refined grain structure in the blade material that maintains cutting edge sharpness through substantially more cutting cycles than cast material before requiring blade reconditioning or replacement. The forged blades also provide better impact toughness than cast blades, resisting the chipping and edge damage that occurs when cutting hardened materials that generate extreme impact loading at the blade edge at the moment of breakthrough.
The 24 in. handle length provides the mechanical leverage advantage needed for cutting hardened padlock shackles, heavy log chain, and large-diameter bolt stock that the shorter 14 in. compact model cannot cut at its lower leverage ratio — the longer handles amplify the operator's grip force through the compound lever mechanism into substantially higher blade cutting force than shorter handle designs provide. The jaw opening capacity of the 24 in. model accommodates the larger chain link diameters, padlock shackle sizes, and bolt stock diameters that require more jaw opening than the compact 14 in. model's smaller jaw provides. Milwaukee's compound lever handle linkage maximizes the cutting force delivered to the blade edges from operator grip force, reducing the operator effort required per cut compared to simple lever designs at the same handle length.
The 14 in. compact model (48-22-4014) is available for lighter-duty applications and portability where the 24 in. size is excessive — see Milwaukee's bolt cutter lineup for both sizes to select the right tool for the specific cutting capacity requirement.
Features
- Forged steel blades — superior cutting edge retention and life vs. cast blade bolt cutters
- 24 in. handles for maximum mechanical leverage on hardened shackles and heavy chain
- Compound lever mechanism maximizes blade cutting force from operator grip force
- Larger jaw opening capacity for big chain link, padlock shackle, and bolt stock sizes
- Available in 14 in. compact (48-22-4014) for lighter-duty and portable applications
Specifications
- Handle Length: 24 in.
- Blade Material: Forged Steel
- Application: Hardened Padlocks, Heavy Chain, Wire Rope, Threaded Rod, Rebar
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4024 Bolt Cutter 24 in.
