FELCO C16 - Two-Hand Wire and Cable Cutter - Steel Cable up to 16mm

FELCO C16 Two-Hand Wire and Cable Cutter - Steel Cable up to 16mm

The FELCO C16 is a heavy-duty powerhouse designed for the most extreme cutting tasks in industrial, civil engineering, and maritime sectors. Engineered for two-handed operation, this tool provides the massive leverage required to shear through thick steel cable and wire rope up to 16mm in diameter. Like its smaller counterparts, the C16 utilizes FELCO’s legendary triangular cutting action, which ensures that even the largest cables are cleanly sheared without being crushed, splayed, or deformed. This precision-engineered tool is built for professionals who cannot compromise on power, delivering a factory-quality finish on high-tensile materials that are typically impenetrable by standard cutters.

Best For Industrial technicians, heavy-duty maritime riggers, and construction teams working with large-diameter stainless steel cable, wire rope, and high-tensile steel rods.

Key Features

• Unmatched Triangular Cut: The signature triangular cutting system progressively compresses and shears the cable from three sides, preserving the cable’s round profile and ensuring it is ready for immediate terminal fitting.

• Extreme Leverage: Featuring extra-long, high-strength handles, the C16 is designed to maximize mechanical advantage, allowing users to cut through 16mm steel cable with controlled force and increased safety.

• Premium Swiss Blades: The cutting head is crafted from high-quality induction-hardened steel, specifically treated to maintain a precise edge when cutting through high-tensile spring wire and reinforced cables.

• Forged Aluminum Construction: The handles are made from unbreakable forged aluminum alloy, providing a lightweight yet incredibly robust frame that is protected by a non-slip, ergonomic coating.

• Professional Serviceability: Built for a lifetime of heavy use, the C16 features an adjustable blade system for consistent precision and fully replaceable components to ensure decades of reliable service.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO C16 (Heavy-Duty Two-Hand Cable Cutter)

• Cutting Capacity: Up to 16mm (0.63 inches) for steel cable / 5mm for spring wire

• Length: 630mm (24.8 inches)

• Weight: 2,300g (81.1 oz)

• Handle Material: High-strength forged aluminum with non-slip grips

Ideal For (Uses)

• Industrial Rigging: Cutting thick-gauge wire ropes for cranes, elevators, and heavy lifting equipment with a clean, un-frayed finish.

• Maritime Engineering: Essential for large-scale vessel rigging, mooring lines, and offshore installations where stainless steel cable thickness is a factor.

• Civil Infrastructure: Cutting tensioning cables for bridges, high-security fencing, and large architectural suspension systems.

• Rescue & Recovery: A critical tool for emergency services and recovery teams who must quickly and reliably cut through steel obstructions or support cables.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.