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RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool

RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool

Introducing the world’s lightest and easiest-to-use 12-Ton Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool featuring the patent-pending RIDGID® RapidAdvance System™

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Features

  • Lightest 12-Ton Tool on the market*, for more portability and ease of use
  • Unique RIDGID® RapidAdvance System™ that quickly engages even the smallest connectors in just two pumps
  • Low handle force reduces hand strain and operator fatigue.
  • Industry-exclusive head stand allows for one-person, one-handed operation.
  • 13 slots for crimping dies in the carrying case with special die slot decals for quick die identification and retrieval
* Among commonly used C-Frame Style Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tools

Specifications

12-Ton hydraulic force output and 1.65" jaw opening accommodates lugs and connectors up to 1000 kcmil Cu
RIDGID® RapidAdvance System™ quickly engages connectors in just 2 pumps to minimize pumping
Pressure relieve valve signals when the maximum force is reached and crimping is complete
Manual ram retraction
330° head rotation to access tight spaces
Rubber grips for superior comfort and control
Length: 22", Weight: 11.8 lbs
Capacity: Max. 1000 kcmil Cu/750 kcmil Al
Kit includes: RE 12-M Tool, Head Stand, RIDGID Die Slots Decals, Blow Molded Case, Operator’s Manual
Classified to UL 1976 with connectors and wire that comply with the requirements of UL 486A-486B
Dies clearly marked with color codes to easily match with proper lug
Hex crimp profile

Ordering Information
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Catalog Number Description Weight
lb. kg
48373 RE 12-M Crimp Tool Kit  25.00  11.30  Buy Now
  • 48983 - RE 12-M Crimp Tool Only (no case)
  • 48973 - RE 12-M Case
  • 48988 - Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool Head Stand
48973 RE 12-M Case  9.70  4.40  Buy Now
48988 Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool Head Stand  -  0.28  Buy Now
12 Ton Copper Crimping Dies

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Catalog Number Description Shipping Weight
lb. kg
52583 12T Copper Round Die Set  9.00  3.00  Buy Now
  • 52423 - 12T Copper #8 AWG Round Die
  • 52428 - 12T Copper #6 AWG Round Die
  • 52433 - 12T Copper #4 AWG Round Die
  • 52438 - 12T Copper #2 AWG Round Die
  • 52443 - 12T Copper #1 AWG Round Die
  • 52448 - 12T Copper 1/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52453 - 12T Copper 2/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52458 - 12T Copper 3/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52463 - 12T Copper 4/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52468 - 12T Copper 250 kcmil Round Die
  • 52473 - 12T Copper 300 kcmil Round Die
  • 52478 - 12T Copper 350 kcmil Round Die
  • 52483 - 12T Copper 400 kcmil Round Die
  • 52488 - 12T Copper 500 kcmil Round Die
  • 52493 - 12T Copper 600 kcmil Round Die
  • 52498 - 12T Copper 750 kcmil Round Die
52443 12T Copper #1 AWG Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52438 12T Copper #2 AWG Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52433 12T Copper #4 AWG Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52428 12T Copper #6 AWG Round Die  0.50  0.20  Buy Now
52423 12T Copper #8 AWG Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52448 12T Copper 1/0 AWG Round Die  0.60  0.20  Buy Now
52453 12T Copper 2/0 AWG Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52458 12T Copper 3/0 AWG Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52463 12T Copper 4/0 AWG Round Die  1.00  0.20  Buy Now
52468 12T Copper 250 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52473 12T Copper 300 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52478 12T Copper 350 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52483 12T Copper 400 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52488 12T Copper 500 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52493 12T Copper 600 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
52498 12T Copper 750 kcmil Round Die  0.40  0.20  Buy Now
12 Ton Aluminum Crimping Dies

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Catalog Number Description Weight
lb. kg
52588 12T Aluminum Round Die Set  -  -  Buy Now
  • 52503 - 12T Aluminum #8 AWG Round Die
  • 52508 - 12T Aluminum #6 AWG Round Die
  • 52513 - 12T Aluminum #4 AWG Round Die
  • 52518 - 12T Aluminum #2 AWG Round Die
  • 52523 - 12T Aluminum #1 AWG Round Die
  • 52528 - 12T Aluminum 1/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52533 - 12T Aluminum 2/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52538 - 12T Aluminum 3/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52543 - 12T Aluminum 4/0 AWG Round Die
  • 52548 - 12T Aluminum 250 kcmil Round Die
  • 52553 - 12T Aluminum 300 kcmil Round Die
  • 52558 - 12T Aluminum 350 kcmil Round Die
  • 52563 - 12T Aluminum 400 kcmil Round Die
  • 52568 - 12T Aluminum 500 kcmil Round Die
  • 52573 - 12T Aluminum 600 kcmil Round Die
  • 52578 - 12T Aluminum 750 kcmil Round Die
52523 12T Aluminum #1 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52518 12T Aluminum #2 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52513 12T Aluminum #4 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52508 12T Aluminum #6 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52503 12T Aluminum #8 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52528 12T Aluminum 1/0 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52533 12T Aluminum 2/0 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52538 12T Aluminum 3/0 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52543 12T Aluminum 4/0 AWG Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52548 12T Aluminum 250 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52553 12T Aluminum 300 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52558 12T Aluminum 350 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52563 12T Aluminum 400 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52568 12T Aluminum 500 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52573 12T Aluminum 600 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
52578 12T Aluminum 750 kcmil Round Die  -  -  Buy Now
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