Emergency rod and wire cutters

For on-board use Holmatro has designed a series of hydraulic cutters. These can be used to cut rod and wire rigging in case of an emergency, such as a broken mast. You can opt between 3 different types.

Hand-operated cutter

Thanks to the integrated hand pump, these emergency cutters have a very compact design.They are equipped with dedicated blades for rod or wire rigging. Holmatro’s hand-operated cutters are lightweight but powerful, and extremely easy to operate.

Battery-operated cutter

The battery-operated emergency cutters with integrated hydraulic pump are powered by DEWALT® technology. Holmatro has selected this battery brand because of its large capacity and availability all over the world. Our battery-operated model cuts rod rigging in a quick and easy manner, even when the weather conditions are bad!

Remote-operated cutter

Developed for remote operation, this type of emergency cutter is connected to a separate hand pump by means of a 3-metre hydraulic hose. The cutter is locked onto the rig and remains in place unattended. This enables you to cut rod rigging at a safe distance and stand back from flying ends if the rig is still under tension.