HCH Range


The HCH range of hydraulic cutter heads provides a quick, safe and cost-effective solution for cutting copper, aluminium and telephone cables in heavy engineering, construction, mining, manufacturing and many other industries. Fitted with high quality steel cutting blades, the HCH models offer a cutting force up to 12 tonnes with maximum cutting capacity up to 120 mm. An extensive range of Hi-Force manually operated and powered pumps suitable for use with the HCH cutters are available.

  • Cutting capacity up to 120 mm diameter
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Working pressure 700 bar
  • Single acting, spring assisted return design
  • High quality tool steel cutting blades
  • Fitted with quick connect couplings for easy connection to hydraulic pump & hose
  • Suitable for cutting copper, aluminium and telephone cables including armoured and lead sheathed cables
  • Carrying handle fitted as standard on HCH120 model

Hydraulic Cutter HeadsHydraulic Cutter Heads
Model Number Cutting Force tonnes Weight kg Dimensions in mm
A B C D
HCH40 7 2.8 60 101 330 -
HCH120 12 15.0 80 178 702 248

Material Description Maximum diameter cutting capacity in mm
HCH40 HCH120
Steel Wire Rope 6x7 Hempcore 20 -
6x12 Hempcore 25 -
6x19 Hempcore 25 -
Round Bar Soft copper bar 25 -
Soft aluminium bar 25 -
Soft steel bar (below SS41) 16 -
Wire Strands Bare copper strands 40 42
Bare aluminium strands 40 46
Cable Telephone cable CCP - 120
Armoured underground cable 40 120

Note: The cable of XLPE armoured underground cable cannot contain ‘PVC cover’ and ‘steel wire’.