RIDGID 258 / 700 258 Cutter with No. 700, 115V

RIDGID 258 power pipe-cutter package for 65–200 mm Schedule 10/40 steel pipe, supplied with the No. 700 Power Drive. It produces square cuts by displacing material rather than grinding it away, helping reduce burr, abrasive dust, sparks and open-flame cutting on site or in the workshop.

Key specifications

• Cutting capacity: 2½–8 in (65–200 mm) Schedule 10/40 steel pipe
• Power: RIDGID No. 700 Power Drive, 115 V, included
• Power-drive speed: 26–30 RPM no-load
• Machine weight: 105 lb (48 kg), excluding No. 700 Power Drive

Why choose the 258?

• Square cuts: suitable for full lengths or nipple lengths of pipe.
• Low-burr cutting: displacement cutting avoids abrasive material removal.
• No grinding dust or cutting flame: no abrasive dust, dangerous sparks or open flame during the cut.
• Field or workshop use: heavy-duty design for professional pipe preparation.
• Suitable for groove preparation: useful when preparing pipe for groove joining.
• Adaptable for beveling: can be used with the RIDGID pipe roller while a second operator bevels with a grinder.

Standard equipment

• RIDGID No. 700 Power Drive
• RIDGID 774 square-drive adapter
• 8½ in (215 mm) heavy-duty cutter-wheel assembly
• Hydraulic ram and foot pump
• Two 2½–12 in (65–300 mm) ball-transfer pipe supports

Important: the Model 258 is not recommended for cutting cast-iron pipe.

Product identification

• Brand: RIDGID
• Manufacturer part number / MPN: 17881
• UPC / GTIN: 095691178817
• Product type: Pipe Cutter

UK supply and support

Rausch UK is a RIDGID Authorised Repair Centre and provides UK technical support, service and after-sales assistance for professional RIDGID equipment.