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Milwaukee Cable Cutter Replacement Blade Guide

Use the exact Milwaukee cutter or cutting-jaw catalog number to identify the documented replacement blade. The 2472, Cu/Al jaw, ACSR jaw and utility cutters use different blade paths.

Compatibility rule

Match the exact model, application and replacement/accessory family before buying. Similar size or physical fit is not enough when the manufacturer documents different blades, studs, jaws, shoes or supports.

Last technical review: August 26, 2026.

Milwaukee replacement blades are model- and jaw-specific

Milwaukee’s cable-cutting range includes dedicated M12 cutters, M18 FORCE LOGIC cutters, interchangeable Cu/Al and ACSR jaws, large underground cutters and hard-wire jaws. Several of those tools share a red power platform but do not share a replacement blade.

Milwaukee cable cutter replacement blade chart

Tool / jawReplacement bladeApplication
2472 M12 600 MCM cutter48-44-0410Soft Cu/Al cutter; published 600 MCM Cu / 750 MCM Al.
2672-21 / 49-16-2772 Cu/Al jaw48-44-0411750 MCM Cu / 1000 MCM Al jaw path.
2672-21S / 49-16-2773 ACSR jaw48-44-0412ACSR-specific cutting path.
2776 / 2776R underground cutter49-16-27743-inch underground-cable cutter family.
2777-21 1590 ACSR cutter49-16-2775Large ACSR / guy-wire cutter family.
49-16-2777 EHS cutting jaw48-44-2777EHS/guy-wire jaw replacement blade kit per Milwaukee service parts.
48-22-6111 armored-cable cutter48-22-6112Manual MC/AC/BX/MCAP/Greenfield armored-cable cutter.

2672 Cu/Al and ACSR blades are intentionally different

The 49-16-2772 Cu/Al jaw and 49-16-2773 ACSR jaw are separate material systems. Their replacement blades—48-44-0411 and 48-44-0412—should not be interchanged simply because both jaws can be used in related FORCE LOGIC configurations. The steel reinforcement in ACSR changes the cutting requirement.

After matching the tool or jaw catalog number

Compare Milwaukee cable-cutter replacement blades

Search by the exact blade number and verify the listing against the tool/jaw above. Avoid generic “Milwaukee cable cutter blade” listings that do not state the compatible catalog number.

The power tool is not always the compatibility key—the installed jaw may be

Milwaukee’s 6-ton platform can use different cutting jaws. That means the correct replacement part can depend on the jaw catalog number, not only the power unit. If the jaw number is unclear, use the Cable Cutter Blade & Jaw Finder before ordering.

When blade damage suggests a larger tool problem

A chipped or dull blade can be a normal consumable issue, but repeated damage can also indicate use on the wrong material, exceeding published capacity or a misaligned/damaged cutter. Replacement-blade selection does not replace the manufacturer’s inspection, service and operating instructions.

For complete tool and material context see the Milwaukee Cable Cutter Guide and the broader Battery Cable Cutter Guide.

Replacement-blade selection checklist

Where the cutter is used in production work, keeping the replacement part number with the tool’s maintenance record can reduce downtime and avoid ordering the wrong blade after a failure.

Technical sources

Milwaukee Cable Cutter Replacement Blade Guide FAQs

Which blade fits the Milwaukee M12 2472 cable cutter?

Milwaukee specifies replacement blade 48-44-0410 for the M12 600 MCM Cable Cutter 2472.

Which replacement blades fit the Milwaukee 2672 Cu/Al cable cutter?

Milwaukee specifies 48-44-0411 for the 2672-21 cutter system and the 49-16-2772 Cu/Al cutting jaw.

Does the Milwaukee 2672 ACSR jaw use the same blade as the Cu/Al jaw?

No. Milwaukee specifies 48-44-0412 for the 49-16-2773 ACSR jaw / 2672-21S path, separate from the Cu/Al 48-44-0411 blade set.

Which replacement blade fits the Milwaukee 2776 underground cable cutter?

Milwaukee documents 49-16-2774 for the 2776/2776R 3-inch underground cable cutter family.

How should I choose a Milwaukee cable-cutter blade?

Match the exact tool or cutting-jaw catalog number and material application. Do not buy by blade appearance or cable size alone.