Ridgid

Ridgid 151 1/4" to 1-5/8" Quick Acting Tubing Cutter

Cutter
1.06 pounds

4.8/ 5 on Amazon1,200Amazon ratings200+bought last month4.2ProductDome score

Better rated than 85%
More reviewed than 71%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou cut copper or thin-wall tubing between 1/4 and 1-5/8 inches regularly

A standard-size Ridgid tubing cutter well suited to residential plumbing and HVAC work within its stated diameter range.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track

4.2/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.8

4.8★ across 1,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 653 ratings3.8

1,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.1

200+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 346 cutters we track - how the scorecard works · full cutters data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Cutting tubing from 1/4 inch up to 1-5/8 inches, the Ridgid 151 is the compact small model in Ridgid's quick-acting cutter lineup. At 0.48 kilograms it stays light enough for one-handed use on copper or thin-wall pipe runs.

The quick-acting feed screw lets you back the cutting wheel off the tube fast between cuts, a common feature on plumbing tubing cutters that speeds up repetitive work on runs of copper or aluminum pipe. The 1/4 to 1-5/8 inch range covers most residential plumbing and HVAC line sizes.

1/4 to 1-5/8 inch cutting range
0.48 kg weight
Quick-acting feed screw
Ridgid 151 small model

Who it's for

Plumbers and HVAC techs cutting copper or thin-wall tubing in the small-to-mid diameter range will find this useful. It is not sized for larger pipe diameters outside the 1-5/8 inch maximum.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Covers 1/4 to 1-5/8 inch tubing range
Quick-acting feed for faster repeat cuts
Light at 0.48 kg for one-handed use

What to check first

Not sized for pipe over 1-5/8 inches
No blade material spec listed

Performance notes

The quick-acting feed screw lets the cutting wheel retract fast, cutting down on the time spent winding the handle out between cuts on a job with many pipe lengths.

Specifications

Brand	Ridgid
Item Weight	1.06 pounds

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Ridgid 151 1/4" to 1-5/8" Quick Acting Tubing CutterThis product	4.8 / 5	1,200	4.2 / 5
Felco F-2 CutterFelco	4.8 / 5	31,200	4.7 / 5
Klein VDV226-110 CutterKlein	4.8 / 5	11,600	4.7 / 5
IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P6	4.6 / 5	11,400	4.5 / 5
Hakko CHP-170 3 Units CutterHakko	4.7 / 5	24,300	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the Ridgid cutters

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What size tubing does the Ridgid 151 cut?

It handles tubing from 1/4 inch up to 1-5/8 inch in diameter.

How much does it weigh?

0.48 kilograms, per the listing.

What does quick acting mean on this cutter?

It refers to the feed screw design that lets you retract the cutting wheel quickly between cuts rather than winding it out fully each time.