RIDGID No. 4-S Heavy-Duty Pipe Cutter, 2″ to 4″ capacity, extra-long shank, two-man handle, convertible to 3-wheel — for steel/stainless/galvanized pipe

RIDGID No. 4-S Heavy-Duty Pipe Cutter, 2″–4″ capacity, extra-long shank, two-man handle, convertible to 3-wheel — for steel/stainless/galvanized pipe 4S

Condition: Used — working condition with normal cosmetic wear. No extra cutter wheels or spare rollers included, no two man handle.

Description

The RIDGID 4-S is a classic heavy-duty screw-feed pipe cutter sized for 2″ to 4″ steel and stainless pipe. It features an extra-long shank to protect adjustment threads and a large main handle for quick, precise feed. A second handle boss allows two-person leverage on big diameters. When space is tight, you can convert it to a 3-wheel cutter by replacing the rollers with an additional cutter wheel (sold separately). Factory spec weight is ~18 lb, and overall length is about 25-1/2 in.; typical catalog dimensions list ~25.5″ L × 8.5″ W × 2.5″ H.

Key Features

• 2″–4″ nominal pipe capacity for heavy mechanical and industrial work.
• Extra-long shank protects threads; large handle for quick adjustment and feed.
• Two-man leverage possible on large pipe with the auxiliary handle.
• Convertible to 3-wheel configuration for limited-rotation jobs (swap rollers for a cutter wheel).
• Approx. weight: 18 lb (8.2 kg). Overall length: ~25.5 in. (typical). Approx. dimensions: 25.5″ L × 8.5″ W × 2.5″ H.

Specifications (typical catalog data)

• Model: RIDGID 4-S (Catalog No. 32840)
• Pipe capacity: 2″–4″ (50–100 mm)
• Weight: ~18 lb (8.2 kg)
• Overall length: ~25.5 in.
• Body/handle: cast/forged steel construction; screw-feed adjustment
• Cutting configuration: single-wheel standard; 3-wheel convertible option
• Use: hand operation; may be powered on machines with appropriate adapters
  

Applications

• Plumbing & mechanical: risers, mains, and boiler room piping (2″–4″).
• Industrial MRO: schedule 40 steel and stainless process lines (confirm wheel choice for stainless).
• Fire protection & gas piping: field cuts on 2″–4″ mains where clean, square cuts are required.

Cross-Referenced / Comparable Models

• RIDGID 4-S (32840) — this model (single-wheel standard).
• RIDGID 4-S, 3-Wheel (32845) — same capacity in three-wheel form for tight quarters. ridgid.com
• RIDGID 44-S (32880) — 4-wheel cutter, 2-1/2″–4″ capacity; ~20 lb, ~26.5 in long. Good when a complete rotation is impossible. ridgid.com
• RIDGID 3-S (32830) — 1″–3″ capacity (step down in size). ridgid.com

What’s Included

• RIDGID No. 4-S pipe cutter (as described)

Not Included

• Extra cutter wheels, conversion wheel (for 3-wheel setup), cutting oil, or case (unless pictured)

Related

ridgid 4-s pipe cutter; heavy-duty screw-feed pipe cutter; device to cut steel pipe 2–4 inch; large diameter pipe cutter; convertible 3-wheel cutter; two-man pipe cutter handle; 32840 pipe cutter

Common Requests

1. “Can you confirm weight and overall length?” → ~18 lb, ~25.5 in. overall.
2. “Does it convert to 3-wheel?” → Yes; replace rollers with a cutter wheel.
3. “Is there a 4-wheel option?” → RIDGID 44-S (32880), 2-1/2″–4″, ~20 lb, ~26.5 in.

Trademarks: RIDGID® is a trademark of RIDGID/Emerson. Names are used solely to identify products and compatibility.

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