Conventional

POWERGRIT®

POWERGRIT® ADVANTAGE

Excavation

Fully expose pipe, create access around entire pipe. Must excavate 2-3 feet beyond bottom of pipe..

Excavate to expose pipe and safe cutting window only. Requires only one side cutting access.

Less excavation. Small work zone impact/footprint.

Hand Digging

Extensive hand digging required to provide full circle cutting access.

Relatively little hand digging required to provide a safe, clear cutting window.

Less hand digging.

Cutting Ergonomics

Must cut from all sides, including from below.

Cut through pipe from one side, no need to move to other side or cut from below.

Single side access cuting provides a simpler, faster, and safer cutting process

Machine Performance

Circular blade stall when cutting a pipe full of water. Belt driven, slips when wet.

Able to make cut through a pipe full of water. Further, direct chain drive assure machine will perform, even when wet.

No waiting for pipe to drain. Less down time.

Safety

Must cut from all sides. Many users have become accustomed to adjusting or removing manufacturer safety guard in order to perform up cut.

Safely cut down through pipe - or plunge when necessary. No kick back as associated with traditional wood chain saws. No need to adjust manufacturer guards in order to perform upcutting.

Safe alternative.