CHANNELLOCK® 87 9-Inch Rescue Tool

Features

• Compact Design: Approximately 30% lighter than the CHANNELLOCK® 89 Rescue Tool for easier carry and storage.
• Pocket-Ready Size: Fits securely in standard bunker gear pockets.
• Narrow Jaw Profile: Designed to access tight and confined spaces.
• Hardened Cutting Edges: Shears through soft metals and standard battery cables.
• XLT™ Xtreme Leverage Technology: Provides increased cutting performance while reducing hand fatigue.
• Spanner Wrench Capability: Tightens and loosens hose couplings up to 5 inches in diameter.
• Multi-Function Utility: Pries open windows and doors and shuts off gas safety valves.
• Corrosion Resistance: High alloy U.S. steel with a specially coated rust‑preventative finish.

Additional Product Details

• Jaw Construction: Drop‑forged, precision‑ground alloy tool steel jaws with a center‑cut blade configuration.
• Leverage Mechanism: Toggle joint design converts approximately 50 lbs. of hand pressure into up to 4,000 lbs. of cutting pressure.
• Material Cutting Capability:
  • Cuts soft and medium materials up to 5/16 inch
  • Cuts hard materials up to 3/16 inch
• Maximum Material Hardness: Rated up to Brinell 455 / Rockwell C48.
• Jaw Stability: Integrated lock plate helps prevent jaw loosening during use.
• Handle Construction: Steel handles equipped with rubberized soft grips for improved comfort and control.
• Industrial Grade: Classified as industrial‑grade center cut bolt cutters.
• Overall Length: 14 inches.
• Approximate Weight: Approximately 3 pounds.
• Replacement Cutter Head: Compatible replacement cutter head available (Cat. No. 1413C).
• Safety Note: NOT intended for use on energized circuits, wire, or cable.

What Is It?

The CHANNELLOCK® 87 9-Inch Rescue Tool is a multi-purpose rescue and forcible entry tool engineered for emergency response professionals. It combines cutting, prying, wrenching, and shutoff functions into a single compact tool for rapid access during critical incidents.

How Is It Used?

This rescue tool is used by first responders during vehicle extrications, structure entry, utility shutoffs, and emergency access situations. It allows responders to cut battery cables, pry open doors or windows, operate hose couplings, and shut off gas safety valves using one hand tool.

Who Uses It?

This tool is used by firefighters, EMS personnel, rescue teams, and other emergency responders who need a durable, all-in-one tool that can be carried directly on their person for immediate deployment.

Maintenance Information

After use, the tool should be cleaned of debris and wiped dry. Periodic inspection of the cutting edges is recommended to ensure continued performance. No lubrication or special maintenance procedures are specified.

What Is It Used With?

The CHANNELLOCK® 87 Rescue Tool is designed to be used independently as a standalone emergency tool but complements other forcible entry, rescue, and extrication equipment commonly carried by first responders.

What Material Is It Made From?

The tool is manufactured from high alloy U.S. steel and finished with a specialized coating to provide rust and corrosion resistance.