Knipex 87-01-180 Cobra Plier

87 03 180 KNIPEX Cobra Plier

High-tech Water Pump Pliers

Knipex 87-01-180 Compact, chrome-plated high-tech water pump pliers are quickly gripping tools

The Knipex Cobra 87 03 180 with a length of 180 mm is one of the compact models of Cobra water pump pliers from Knipex. The benefits of working with these water pump pliers are plain to see. They are compact, light and stable, can be positioned on the component quickly and are self-locking, e.g. on pipes and nuts.


Due to its compact size, it is particularly suitable for work in confined spaces. Despite this, it achieves a gripping capacity for pipes with a diameter of up to 1 ½ inches or 42 mm and for nuts up to a wrench opening of 36 mm.


Packaging :

  • Available in single qty pack

Product features

  • Push the button for adjustment on the workpiece
  • Fine adjustment for optimum adaptation to different sizes of workpieces and a comfortable handle width
  • Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required
  • Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping
  • Box-joint design for high stability due to double guide
  • Reliable catching of the hinge bolt: no unintentional shifting
  • Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers being pinched
  • Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, multi stage oil-harde

Technical Specifications

  • Article No. : 87 03 180
  • EAN : 4003773005667
  • Pliers : chrome-plated
  • Handles : with non-slip plastic coating
  • Weight : 175 g
  • Dimensions : 180 x 43 x 13 mm
  • Standard : DIN ISO 8976
  • REACH RohS compliant : no   
  • Adjustment positions : 18
  • Capacities for nuts : Ø 1 1/2
  • Capacities for nuts: 36 mm
  • Capacities for pipes (diameter): Ø 42 mm