Task - 18" High-Leverage Bolt Cutter with No Slip Grip - 04T25424
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Task - 18" High-Leverage Bolt Cutter with No Slip Grip - 04T25424
This 18 in. bolt cutter uses a compound, high-leverage jaw action so two hands on the long handles can shear through mild-steel bolts, chain links and padlock shackles that ordinary hand tools can't touch.
The jaws are chrome molybdenum steel, a tougher and more wear-resistant alloy than plain carbon steel, and the handles carry a no-slip grip so the cut stays controlled under load.
Cutting capacity depends on hardness, not just diameter. A hardened shackle or grade-8 bolt resists this size of cutter even where a mild-steel bolt of the same diameter would shear cleanly, which is why this 18 in. cutter is built for mild-steel bolts, rod and chain rather than hardened security stock.
Features and Common Uses
- 18 in. overall length gives two-handed compound leverage for cutting through bolts, chain and shackles
- Chrome molybdenum steel jaws hold an edge and resist chipping better than plain carbon steel
- No-slip handle grips keep hands from sliding under the load of a hard cut
Commonly used for:
- Cutting mild-steel bolts, rod and chain to length
- Removing seized or unwanted padlocks and cable locks
- General demolition and site clean-up where fasteners need to be cut rather than unscrewed
Specifications
| Brand | Task Tools |
|---|---|
| Model | T25424 |
| Overall Length | 18 in. |
| Jaw Material | Chrome molybdenum steel |
| Handle Grip | No-slip grip |
| Action | Compound, high-leverage jaw |
Task Tools does not publish a standalone spec sheet with a numeric maximum cut diameter for the T25424; the jaw material, handle and 18 in. overall length above are confirmed against its distributor listing. Source: Task T25424 Bolt Cutter, Chrome Molybdenum Steel Jaw, 18 in OAL (Preston Hardware).
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this cut a hardened padlock shackle?
Not reliably. Hardened shackles resist bolt cutters by design; this tool is sized for mild-steel bolts, rod and standard chain, not hardened security shackles.
Do I need two hands?
Yes. The compound jaw action is built around two-handed leverage on the full 18 in. handle length; that's what gives it the cutting force a smaller single-hand cutter doesn't have.