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240 vs 400 vs 500 mm² cable cutter classes
Compare ratchet cable-cutter mm² ceilings against CableMM2 estimates, with verified VEVOR US product examples and an honest NO_MATCH path.
| Class | Clears when | Typical fit | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 · 10 in ratchet · max 240 mm² | cable_mm2 ≤ 240 | Common branch and feeder Cu/Al within 240 | Too small once size clears 240 |
| 400 · 11 in ratchet · max 400 mm² | cable_mm2 ≤ 400 | Jobs that clear 240 but stay within 400 | Still short beyond 400 |
| 500 · max 500 mm² / 1000 MCM class | cable_mm2 ≤ 500 | Heavier Al feeders within 500 mm² | Largest class; confirm Cu vs Al on listing |
| NO_MATCH (above ladder) | cable_mm2 > 500 | Size beyond this site’s published ceiling | Do not force the 500 class — size up outside this screen |