Klein Wide Range Transmission Grip with Hot Latch, 12,000 lb Load Capacity, Steel

Product Details

Manufacturer:	Klein
Product:	Jaw Grip
Material:	Steel
Trade Tool Type:	Commercial & Industrial
Length:	13-1/8"
Width:	3-1/16"
Height:	9-5/16"
Mpn #	1649920
Weight	1.00 lbs.

About the Klein 1649920

About the Klein Wide Range Transmission Grip with Hot Latch, 12,000 lb Load Capacity, Steel - 1649920

Grip with confidence!

The Klein Tools 1649920 wide-range transmission grip with hot latch is engineered for utility professionals who demand versatility, efficiency, and rugged durability in their wire-pulling operations. This parallel jaw grip is ideal for pulling a broad range of cable sizes, accommodating diameters from 0.68" to 1.42" (17.3mm to 36.1mm). This wide compatibility means you only need one tool for various jobs, minimizing tool changes and streamlining your workflow. Designed with convenience in mind, the one-handed actuation feature allows for quicker setup and release, especially useful when working from a bucket or ladder where every hand counts.

The built-in spring-loaded mechanism helps to automatically hold the cable in place once positioned, allowing you to work more confidently and independently without needing extra assistance. Weighing in at just 8.3 lb (3.8 kg), it doesn't compromise on strength—delivering a maximum safe load of 12,000 lb (5443 kg) for reliable and secure pulls. Built in the USA with heavy-duty steel, the grip is made to withstand demanding jobsite conditions. The 4.85" jaw length provides solid surface contact for a stable, non-slip hold, while the round jaw profile ensures secure engagement with ACSR, AAC, and bare copper.

An oversized handle loop allows for compatibility with a wide range of hoists, winches, and tackle blocks, so you’re never limited by your rigging setup. Whether you're stringing new line or performing maintenance, the Klein Tools 1649920 wide-range transmission grip brings a perfect balance of strength, versatility, and ease of use—an essential addition to every lineman’s toolkit.

Klein Tools is more than just a name—it’s the grip that never slips, the durability that withstands the toughest jobs, and the precision that gets it right the first time. Every tool is crafted to feel like an extension of your hand, built for those who demand reliability in the harshest conditions. When the job is on the line, they deliver the performance that keeps you working stronger and longer.

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Product Features

Tackle a Wide Variety of Cable Pulling Applications: Easily pulls ACSR, AAC, and bare copper cables ranging from 0.68 inch to 1.42 inches (17.3 mm to 36.1 mm); this grip gives you the flexibility to handle diverse jobs without needing multiple tools. This wide compatibility saves time, reduces equipment needs, and ensures you're ready for nearly any wire-pulling task.
Work Longer with Less Fatigue: With its fine sawtooth jaw geometry, this grip provides greater grip strength and reduces strain on your hands, arms, and shoulders, allowing for longer work sessions without sacrificing strength or reliability. Easier handling leads to better control and faster overall job completion.
Simplify Setup and Speed Up Installations: The one-handed actuation design enables faster, smoother operations, even in challenging or cramped spaces. It frees your other hand for guiding cables or maintaining balance, improving safety, precision, and efficiency on every pull.
Secure the Cable Instantly for Reliable Pulling Performance: A spring-loaded mechanism automatically clamps onto the cable, holding it securely in place at the initial setup. This eliminates extra adjustments, helps maintain a consistent grip, and builds confidence during critical pulls.
Ensure Reliable Holding Strength for Demanding Jobs: With a maximum safe load of 12,000 pounds (5443 kg), this grip delivers the holding strength needed for tough pulling jobs, minimizing the risk of slippage or failure and ensuring safer, more productive wire-pulling operations.
Rely on Trusted, Durable Quality Backed by American Craftsmanship: Made in the USA, this grip offers the rugged durability and superior workmanship professionals rely on day in and day out. You can trust its performance even under the toughest site conditions, knowing you're backed by quality manufacturing.
Easily Connect to a Wide Range of Hoisting Equipment: The large handle opening accommodates a variety of hooks from hoists, winches, and tackle blocks, making it easy to integrate into different setups and reducing delays when switching between equipment in the field.
Experience Advanced Innovation Designed to Make Work Easier: With a patent-pending design, this grip offers performance enhancements that make handling, setting, and pulling smoother and more reliable. Every detail is engineered to support faster setups and stronger, more consistent cable holds.
Carry and Store with Ease for Greater Job Site Mobility: Measuring just 13.1 inches long, 3.06 inches wide, and 9.3 inches high and weighing only 8.3 pounds (3.8 kg), this compact grip is easy to transport, store, and deploy when needed, reducing bulk and keeping your setup organized.