The knipex 88 01 alligator xl water pump pliers are professional grade adjustable pliers designed for gripping pipes, nuts, and fittings in demanding trade applications. This 400mm xl model extends the capabilities of the classic alligator range, offering enhanced reach and capacity whilst maintaining the robust construction that makes these pliers ideal for outdoor and site work. The box joint design delivers exceptional stability through its double guide system, whilst the robust adjustment mechanism remains insensitive to dirt and is easy to clean even in challenging working conditions. Special hardened teeth with approximately 61 hrc hardness provide excellent wear resistance and stable gripping performance. The self locking action on pipes and nuts eliminates slipping on the workpiece and reduces the handforce required, making repeated tasks less fatiguing. The slim profile of the head and joint area allows good access to workpieces in confined spaces, whilst the integrated pinch guard protects operators' fingers during use. With 11 adjustment positions and a gripping capacity up to 90mm diameter pipes 3 1 2 inches or 95mm nuts, these pliers offer versatile adjustment options to suit different workpiece sizes and maintain a user friendly handle position throughout. Features and benefits bull self locking mechanism reduces hand effort and prevents slipping on workpieces bull hardened teeth 61 hrc provide superior wear resistance for extended service life bull box joint design with double guide ensures high stability under load bull dirt resistant adjustment mechanism ideal for outdoor and site environments bull pinch guard protects fingers during operation bull 11 adjustment positions for optimal workpiece fit specifications length 400mm adjustment positions 11 capacity for pipes diameter Ø 90mm capacity for pipes, inches diameter Ø 3 1 2 in capacities for nuts 95mm teeth hardness approx. 61 hrc