Metabo HPT VB16Y – Portable Rebar Bender & Cutter
Cuts & Bends #5 (5/8″) Rebar • 8 Amp Motor • Compact & Job‑Site Ready
The Metabo HPT VB16Y is a professional‑grade portable rebar bender and cutter designed for fast, precise, on‑site rebar fabrication. With a powerful 8‑amp motor, the VB16Y can uniformly bend up to No.5 (5/8″) Grade 60 rebar to 180° and cut #5 rebar in seconds, making it ideal for concrete contractors, masons, and structural crews across Hawaiʻi.
Its compact footprint, variable‑speed trigger, preset angle dial, and low‑profile design make it one of the most efficient and portable rebar tools available.
- MULTIVOLT: Run cordless when on the go or plug-in the AC Adapter and save batteries when AC power is available
- POWER: Approximately 270 cuts and 520 bends at 90° of #5 rebar per charge using 4.0Ah MultiVolt™ Battery
- QUICK: Cuts #5 rebar in less than 3 seconds
- APPLICATION: Capable of bending 1 piece of #5 rebar, 2 pieces of #4 rebar, or 3 pieces of #3 rebar at once
- INCLUDES: (2) 36V MultiVolt™ 4.0Ah Batteries and rapid charger with USB port
- 8‑amp motor (530W) for uniform bending and cutting
- Bends up to No.5 (3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″) Grade 60 rebar to a full 180° angle
- Cuts #5 rebar quickly and cleanly (cut time ~2.5–3.1 seconds)
- Variable‑speed trigger with safety lock for precise bending control
- Preset angle dial for repeatable bends (bend time ~4.3–5.1 seconds)
- Compact, low‑profile design (18.4″ L × 8.5″ H × 9.1″ W) for tight job sites
- Portable 39.7‑lb body for easy transport and maneuverability
- Reference markings for quick setup and consistent results
- 5‑year professional warranty from Metabo HPT
- Concrete slab & footing installation
- Rebar fabrication for CMU walls
- Hotel & resort structural upgrades
- Commercial construction & high‑rise work
- On‑site bending for tight or remote locations
- Roadway, bridge, and civil engineering projects
| Voltage | 36V |
| Battery Type | 36V Lithium Ion Slide-Type |
| Battery Amp Hour | 4.0Ah |
| Battery Included | 2 |
| 36V MultiVolt AC Adapter | Compatible (Not Included) |
| Cutting Time – #5 Rebar | ~ 2.6 seconds |
| Cuts Per Charge – #5 Rebar (w/ MultiVolt 4.0Ah Battery) |
~ 270 |
| Cuts at One Time | #3 Rebar: 2 Cuts #4 Rebar/#5 Rebar: 1 Cut |
| Bending Time at 180° – #5 Rebar | ~ 3.8 seconds |
| Bends Per Charge at 90° – #5 Rebar (w/ MultiVolt 4.0Ah Battery) |
~ 520 |
| Bends at One Time | #3 Rebar: 3 Bends #4 Rebar: 2 Bends #5 Rebar: 1 Bend |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 20.5″ x 9″ x 9.6″ |
| Weight (w/ MultiVolt 4.0Ah Battery) | 42.3 |
| Warranty | Tool Body: 5-Year Battery: 2-Year Charger: 1-Year |
- Keep hands clear of bending plate and cutting blades
- Always secure rebar before bending
- Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection)
- Do not operate on unstable surfaces
- Allow motor to reach full speed before cutter


