The RIDGID 11341 is a Soil Pipe Cutter for 1 1/2" to 6" diameter soil pipes made of clay, cast-iron clay, and cement. It has a hand guard to protect the operator’s knuckles when cutting. Ideal for applications in minimum-width trenches, the heavy-duty ratchet-action handle stays parallel to the pipe being cut. It uses chains equipped with cutter wheels that tighten around the pipe until it breaks. The unique hooking mechanism allows for easy hooking of the chain.