Pipe cutter for irrigation recommendation

[nieuport17]

I have a Ridgid RC 1625 pvc cutter, which is a very nice pipe cutter. But, in a dirt/soil/irrigation conditions, the tool would jammed up. I have to open it up after every job and clean it.
Anyone have a recommendation on pipe cutter in this area?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Kaizen]

Cheapest ratcheting cutters that work. Oil the **** out of them. Clean dirt out before using


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[Mike Folks]

See what Harbor freight and Northern tools have for PVC cutters?

 

[Git]

That looks like a very nice tool. I think the one I have cost about $12...

If you can't clear the dirt away from the area you are working in, try one of these cable saws

 

[Chevy72pu]

In a tight spot I use a short, one handed hacksaw.

 

[Max78]

That looks like a really nice precisely built cutter there, great for getting perfect cuts in good conditions.

I purchased a cheap pair from from one of the box stores, its looser fitting and does a good job of not getting gummed up when gutting in the mud. Kind of like the AK47 vs M16, sloppy loose and works good.

There is also this I found.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/KNIPEX-1-3-8-in-PVC-cutter/1001878922

 

[Super Mech]

As Git mentioned above, a cable saw is what I use whenever I need to repair or modify something on my in ground sprinklers or pond plumbing. Quick and gets in very tight spots.

 

[matt_i]

I have the same pipe cutter but dig a bigger hole.

The way I look at it, if you can't keep the pipe cutter clean, then how to keep the cut end of the pipe clean for prime and glue. Also I don't like to introduce a bunch of soil into the line.

After some fails for contamination I dig a bigger hole and spend more time cleaning around the pipe.

 

[robertmvert]

I highly recommend the Milwaukee m12 pipe cutter. It works very well, makes pipe cutting a breeze. If you primarily run schedule 40, which I'll never understand running schedule 200, works great. I already have Milwaukee, so it was a no brainer for the bare tool cost. If I remember correctly, about $135 or so when I got it.

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