What is the Bahco 2520 cable cutter suitable for?

It cuts copper and aluminium cables with or without a steel messenger wire.

What is the maximum cutting capacity?

It cuts copper and aluminium up to 30 mm in diameter, including a messenger wire up to 6 mm.

Can you cut steel wire directly with the main blades?

No, always use the integrated cutting notch for ferrous materials to protect the sharp blades.

Are replacement blades available for this tool?

Yes, you can replace them with the 2520-SH blade kit, which includes screws and nuts.

BAHCO 2520 cable cutter with powder-coated handles, phosphated, for copper and aluminium cables, 550 mm

Name: BAHCO 2520 cable cutter with powder-coated handles, phosphated, for copper and aluminium cables, 550 mm
Brand: BAHCO
SKU: 02227361
Price: 138.4 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: BAHCO 2520 | EAN 7314150023752

Recommended Retail Price €261.66

138.40 tax incl.

€114.38 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 19/10/2026

Delivery by DHL
Lifetime warranty on Bahco? Or limited in time? Read more about it here.

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Clean cuts with the Bahco 2520

Practical benefits

High cable cutting capacity: You effortlessly cut through copper and aluminium cables with diameters up to 30 mm.
Dedicated messenger wire notch: You safely slice through hard steel messenger wires up to 6 mm without damaging blades.
Durable and wear resistant: The phosphated finish and powder-coated handles ensure dependable protection through demanding daily tasks.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Bahco 2520 cable cutter, you effortlessly slice through thick copper and aluminium cables with diameters up to 30 mm. Its strong leverage delivers clean, burr-free cuts in power and telecommunications cables without crushing the cable core. When tackling cables with a hard steel messenger wire up to 6 mm, simply use the dedicated cutting notch to prevent blade damage. The phosphated finish and powder-coated handles ensure dependable durability through demanding daily installations.

Product information FAQ

€138.40

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Length: 450 mm

Product description:

Cable cutter to cut aluminium or copper cables with or without messenger wire
Finish: Black finish, handles epoxy painted
Material: Alloy steel
For maximum service life only the notched part of the blade to be used for ferrous material
Cutting capacity: 30 mm diameter of Al/Cu with a messenger wire of hard steel of maximum 6 mm diameter
2520-SH: Spare blades, screws and nut

All Features

Length: 450 mm
Cutting capacity mm: 30 mm
Weight g: 1730 g
Thickness total mm (d): 15 mm
Edge height mm (f): 8 mm
Length mm (a): 550 mm
Jaw width mm (e): 16 mm
Total length mm: 550 mm
Weight oz oz: 61 oz
Length inch (a): 21 1/2 in
Head height mm (c): 69,5 mm
Jaw height mm (b): 54 mm
Cut head length mm (g): 13 mm

Brand BAHCO
02227361
EAN 7314150023752
Supplier number BAHCO 2520
Warranty Lifetime warranty on Bahco? Or limited in time? Read more about it here.

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the Bahco 2520 cable cutter suitable for?: It cuts copper and aluminium cables with or without a steel messenger wire.
What is the maximum cutting capacity?: It cuts copper and aluminium up to 30 mm in diameter, including a messenger wire up to 6 mm.
Can you cut steel wire directly with the main blades?: No, always use the integrated cutting notch for ferrous materials to protect the sharp blades.
Are replacement blades available for this tool?: Yes, you can replace them with the 2520-SH blade kit, which includes screws and nuts.