Hitachi VB16Y Portable Rebar Bending and Cutting Machine

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Hitachi's new portable rebar cutter/bender is a must have for the professional concrete installer. This 3 amp tool can bend and cut up to 5/8" rebar with amazing ease. The variable speed switch allows for uniform bending and slow speed operation. The VB16Y also uses a microprocessor for uniform bending of angles. This tool can be mounted or carried to any location.

Product Description

The Hitachi Portable Rebar Cutter and Bender offers jobsite simplicity, precision, and portability, leading to dramatically reduced cost of on-site rebar installation. Unlike other machines on the market, the VB16Y can both bend and cut rebar and is easily transportable. Power Supply: Electric, Works With: Rebar, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 18 x 5 1/2 x 9

Product Details

Product Manual [1.20mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 49.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000066OC3
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: VB16Y
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,285 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #51 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Cutters > Rebar Cutters & Benders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rebar Bender and Cutter to Die for, December 11, 2002

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Bruce Williamson (kingshill, St Croix,USVI Virgin Islands (U.S.)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi VB16Y Portable Rebar Bending and Cutting Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is truly a gift to anyone involved in bending and cutting. One of my helpers wants to own one before he dies! This is the mans life wish to own one. I bought the VB 16 Y when it first came out and never once thought about the price once I started turning out consistent bends in 3 seconds.You can cut a ton of steel w/o breaking a sweat! This machine is durable, strong, and reliable. I hope you also get the chance to "play" with one some day.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'd give it 10 stars !!!!!! GREAT MACHINE, December 23, 2005

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R. van der Bol-Costa (Iselin, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi VB16Y Portable Rebar Bending and Cutting Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you work with rebar up to #5 grade 60 this is a great tool.

I work with tons of rebar on every job.
The price is definetly worth it.
pays for itself in labor.....quickly.
Cuts quick and does precise preset or custom bends.
has no problem doing #5.

Well egineered and a joy to use.
easy to carry around.
HITACHI really thought this one out.
I can't see anything that would make it better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Wife is Excited About This Tool, November 14, 2005

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Randall R. Anderson (Napa, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi VB16Y Portable Rebar Bending and Cutting Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

The VB16Y is a remarkable tool. I'm building my own home and there are few significant tasks I can get a 5 ft. tall 105 lb. wife to do. But with the VB16Y I can set up an assembly line and my wife now cuts and bends rebar. It's really that simple. The tool is light enough (around 45 lb.) I can bring it down to the job site. It's bends are repeatable and the tool is remarkably rugged. I bought mine used for our construction but if you are in the business you need this tool and I wouldn't be scared off by the price.