6-1/4" Heavy Duty Side Cutting Pliers - Bahco

Engineered for the rigorous demands of professional automotive, electrical, and industrial environments, the Bahco 21HDG-160 6-1/4" Heavy Duty Side Cutting Pliers provide reliable and precise cutting performance in a compact, high-leverage design. These professional-grade side cutters are built to handle a wide range of shop materials efficiently, making them an indispensable addition to any technician's toolkit.

Key Features

• Durable Cutting Edges: Crafted from high-performance steel with a black anti-corrosion finish, the induction-hardened cutting edges (62 HRC) are designed to maintain sharpness for consistent performance on copper wire, aluminum conductors, cable ties, and soft steel wire. These edges are engineered to endure over 50,000 cuts of hard wire.
• High-Leverage Design: Optimized joint geometry significantly increases cutting force while reducing manual effort, enhancing efficiency during frequent harness and panel work. The reduced distance from the joint to the cutting edges provides greater leverage.
• Progressive Cutting Edges: Featuring progressive edges, these pliers allow for precise cutting of hard materials like piano wire close to the joint and softer materials such as copper wire at the tip.
• Compact 6-1/4" Length: The shorter overall length of 160mm (6-1/4") allows for improved access and maneuverability in confined spaces such as engine bays, dashboards, junction boxes, and under-hood areas.
• Robust Construction: Built from durable high-performance alloy steel with a sturdy screw joint, these heavy-duty side cutting pliers ensure reliable performance and accurate alignment of the cutting edges across demanding shop, fleet, and field service environments.
• Ergonomic Handles: Equipped with two-component ERGO™ handles, featuring a thermoplastic surface on tough polypropylene, these pliers offer comfortable, slip-resistant grips that enhance control and help minimize user fatigue during extended use or when cutting in awkward positions.
• Integrated Return Spring: A patented return spring with an on/off function provides automatic jaw opening, increasing ease of cutting. This spring can be safely deactivated for transport or storage.

Applications

These heavy-duty side cutting pliers are well-suited for a variety of professional tasks. In automotive electrical work, they efficiently handle primary wire, relay leads, sensor wiring, and small connectors on passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. For fleet and heavy equipment maintenance, they are effective for trimming control wiring, cutting cable ties, and light-duty hose work. Electricians can utilize them for cutting copper and aluminum conductors (with a cutting capacity of 2.5mm for Fe+ and 2.3mm for piano wire), trimming cable in panels, and general installation tasks. They are also a valuable addition to industrial maintenance tool carts, assembly lines, and repair benches where a compact, robust side cutter is essential.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bahco
• Model Number: 21HDG-160
• Type: Heavy Duty Side Cutting Pliers
• Overall Length: 6-1/4" (160mm)
• Weight: 0.35 lb (162g)
• Cutting Capacity (Fe+): 2.5mm
• Cutting Capacity (Piano Wire): 2.3mm