Description
Sparks from abrasive cutoff saws ignite combustible dust and create severe fire hazards in enclosed precast concrete plants. The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless rebar cutter kit shears Grade 60 steel rod up to 3/4-inch diameter in three seconds. An enclosed hydraulic pump delivers fifteen tons of shearing force. Pushing alloy steel stock exceeding Grade 60 ratings will fracture the cutting blocks.
The hydraulic powerhead features a precision radial piston pump driven by a high-torque electric motor. CNC-ground AISI S7 shock-resisting tool steel cutting blocks provide four usable edges to resist spalling under high impact stresses. The forged cutter head rotates 360 degrees on a bearing collar to reach awkward rebar mat angles. High-pressure internal relief valves vent hydraulic oil backward when encountering oversized or hardened metal stock.
Cordless Rebar Cutter Hardware Specs
A cold-cutting hydraulic ram shears reinforcement steel without sparks, flames, or abrasive wheel dust. Adjustable rod guide stops hold rebar perpendicular to cutting blocks to prevent twisting.
- 0.75-inch rebar capacity shears up to number six Grade 60 steel reinforcement bar effortlessly
- 3.0-second cutting stroke cycle speeds repetitive steel fabrication in precast plants
- 360-degree rotating cutter head provides convenient access between dense rebar grids
- Four-sided S7 tool steel blades rotate to provide fresh cutting edges before replacement
- Cold-cutting hydraulic action eliminates sparks and hot metal slag across industrial jobsites
- Adjustable guide bolt holds different rebar diameters square against the cutting blades
- High-pressure hydraulic relief valve bypasses oil flow if material hardness limits are exceeded
Hydraulic Dyno Load Telemetry
Bench testing evaluates battery current draw and hydraulic ram pressure during rebar severance. Running unloaded, the motor draws 3.2 amperes, surging to 22.8 amperes as the cutting edge shears number six rebar. Pack terminal voltage drops to 16.1 volts during maximum hydraulic pressure spikes. Internal fluid pressure builds to 8500 PSI over a 2.8-second compression curve. Sound meters capture 78 dBA during cutting cycles. Hydraulic pump bodies experience an eighteen-degree Fahrenheit rise after twenty cuts.
Field Service Operational Traps
Cutting case-hardened alloy bolts or leaf spring steel fractures the induction-hardened blade blocks. Structural ironworkers cutting large steel beam sections must use oxy-fuel or band saws instead. Never run the tool with loose blade mounting screws.
- Inspect cutter block bolts for proper tightness before every morning shift.
- Rotate four-sided cutting blocks when cutting edges show visible dulling or spalling.
- Wipe concrete grit and dirt off the hydraulic ram cylinder wiper seal weekly.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Makita backs this cordless rebar cutter with a 3-Year limited commercial warranty. The full kit includes the cordless rebar cutter, 18-volt 5.0Ah lithium battery, rapid charger, S7 tool steel cutter blades, hex adjustment wrench, hydraulic oil refill bottle, and rugged tool case.
