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Greenlee 774 High Performance Ratchet Cable Cutter with Two-Speed Mechanism and Fiberglass Handles
Professional Two-Speed Cable Cutting for Enhanced Productivity
The Greenlee 774 High Performance Ratchet Cable Cutter delivers professional-grade cutting performance with an innovative two-speed mechanism that saves cutting time by closing blades rapidly and shifting to normal speed for precise cuts. Featuring durable fiberglass handles and a narrow profile design, this cutter provides reliable operation in deep boxes, against walls, and on floors with cutting capacity for aluminum up to 795 kcmil and copper up to 500 kcmil.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Two-Speed Mechanism: Rapidly closes blades then shifts to normal speed for efficient cutting, significantly reducing cutting time and operator fatigue.
- High Performance Ratchet Design: Completely new ratchet mechanism improves durability and provides consistent cutting force throughout the operation.
- Automatic Blade Opening: Blades open automatically when cut is complete, eliminating the need to push stubborn release buttons for improved workflow.
- Fiberglass Handle Construction: Lightweight yet durable fiberglass handles provide excellent grip and reduce operator fatigue during extended use.
- Narrow Profile Design: Compact profile permits use in confined spaces including deep electrical boxes, against walls, and on floors.
- Versatile Cutting Range: Handles aluminum cables up to 795 kcmil, copper cables up to 500 kcmil, and communication cables up to 1-13/16" diameter.
- U.S. Patent Protection: Patented design (#6,766,581) ensures innovative engineering and reliable performance backed by intellectual property protection.
Technical Specifications
- Country Of Origin: United States
- Cutting Range: Aluminum 795 kcmil, Communication Cables 1-13/16", Copper 500 kcmil.
- Handle Material: Fiberglass
- Overall Length: 19-1/8 IN
- Product Type: High Performance Ratchet Cutter
Professional Applications
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- Telecommunications Cable Installation
- Industrial Electrical Work
- Commercial Building Electrical Systems
- Utility Line Work and Maintenance
- Data Center Cable Management
- Emergency Electrical Repairs
Why Choose Greenlee Quality?
Greenlee delivers professional-grade tools engineered for durability and performance in demanding electrical applications. The 774 High Performance Ratchet Cutter represents decades of innovation with patented technology, fiberglass handle construction for long-lasting reliability, and precision engineering manufactured in the United States to meet the exacting standards of electrical professionals.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Handle Material:
- Fiberglass
- Overall Length:
- 19-1/8 IN
- Product Type:
- Cable Cutter
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Length:
- 19.125 in
Greenlee 774 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size cable can the Greenlee 774 ratchet cutter actually cut?
The Greenlee 774 cuts aluminum up to 795 kcmil, copper up to 500 kcmil, and communication cable up to 1-13/16 inches in diameter. Those are the ceilings, so a 750 kcmil copper feeder is past what this tool is rated for even though the aluminum number looks bigger. Aluminum cuts easier, which is why its rating runs higher.
2) Will the Greenlee 774 cable cutter fit inside a deep electrical box or work tight against a wall?
Yes. The 774 uses a narrow profile specifically so it can be worked in deep boxes, flat against walls, and down on floors. Overall length is 19-1/8 inches, so plan for that much handle swing room even though the head itself is slim.
3) Can I use the Greenlee 774 on ACSR, guy wire, or steel-reinforced cable?
No. The 774's rated range covers aluminum, copper, and communication cable. Steel-cored or steel-reinforced conductors such as ACSR and guy strand are not in that range and will damage the blades. Use a cutter built for steel messenger and ACSR instead.
4) Is the Greenlee 774 rated for cutting energized conductors?
Treat it as a mechanical cutting tool only. The 774 has fiberglass handles, which are light and hold up well on the job, but nothing in the tool's specification establishes it as an insulated or live-line rated cutter. Cut de-energized.
5) What does the two-speed mechanism on the Greenlee 774 do, and is it worth it over a standard ratchet cutter?
On the 774 the blades close rapidly through the free travel, then the mechanism shifts to normal ratcheting speed once it meets the conductor. On a single-speed ratchet cutter you pump through that whole empty gap stroke by stroke. Across a panel full of feeder terminations it is fewer strokes per cut and less hand fatigue. The blades also spring open automatically at the end of the cut, so there is no release button to fight.
6) Where is the Greenlee 774 cable cutter made?
The 774 is manufactured in the United States, which matters on government, utility, and federally funded institutional work where domestic-origin tooling is part of the purchasing spec.
7) Is the Greenlee 774 a one-hand tool or does it need two hands?
It is a two-handed ratchet cutter. At 19-1/8 inches overall with fiberglass handles, you work it with both hands and let the ratchet do the force multiplication. The fiberglass keeps the weight down for repeated cuts, but this is not a pocket or one-hand cutter.
8) What part number do I order for the Greenlee high performance ratchet cable cutter?
Order Greenlee model 774. That is the manufacturer part number for the high performance ratchet cutter with the two-speed mechanism and fiberglass handles.
How fast can I get the Greenlee 774 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the
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Does the Greenlee 774 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Greenlee 774 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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