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product_id: 50599090
title: "KNIPEX Alligator Water Pump Pliers Self-Service Card 250 mm, 88 01 250 SB"
brand: "knipex"
price: "R1253"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Knipex"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50599090-knipex-alligator-water-pump-pliers-self-service-card-250-mm
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 9-notch adjustment for 30% more grip 61 HRC hardened teeth for max wear resistance Box-joint double guide for ultimate stability KNIPEX Alligator Water Pump Pliers Self-Service Card 250 mm, 88 01 250 SB

**Brand:** knipex
**Price:** R1253
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Grip like a pro, work like a boss with KNIPEX Alligator!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KNIPEX Alligator Water Pump Pliers Self-Service Card 250 mm, 88 01 250 SB by knipex
- **How much does it cost?** R1253 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50599090-knipex-alligator-water-pump-pliers-self-service-card-250-mm)

## Best For

- knipex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted knipex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Slim Head Access:** Compact head and joint design provide superior access in tight or outdoor workspaces.
- • **Safety Meets Comfort:** Non-slip plastic coated handles with finger guard protect and enhance control.
- • **Durability That Lasts:** Special hardened teeth with 61 HRC hardness deliver unmatched wear resistance.
- • **Engineered for Stability:** Robust box-joint double guide construction guarantees high stability under pressure.
- • **Effortless Precision Grip:** Self-locking design ensures no slip, reducing hand fatigue on pipes and nuts.

## Overview

The KNIPEX Alligator Water Pump Pliers 250 mm combine German-engineered precision with rugged durability. Featuring a 9-notch self-locking adjustment for 30% more gripping capacity, hardened teeth rated at 61 HRC for long-lasting wear resistance, and a box-joint double guide for superior stability, these pliers are designed for effortless, slip-free handling. Slim head design and non-slip handles make them ideal for professional outdoor and indoor use, ensuring safety and comfort on every job.

## Description

Product Description 88 01 250 KNIPEX AlligatorMore output and comfort compared to conventional water pump pliers of the same length: 9-notch adjustment positioning for 30 % more gripping capacityGood access to the workpiece due to slim size of head and joint areaSelf-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce requiredGripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable grippingBox-joint design for high stability due to double guideRobust construction, insensitive to dirt- particularly suitable for outdoor workGuard prevents operators' fingers being pinchedChrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil-hardenedPliers: black atramentizedHead: polishedHandles: with non-slip plastic coatingCapacities for nuts: 46 mmCapacities for pipes: 50 Ø mmCapacities for pipes: 2 Ø InchAdjustment positions: 9Nominal size: 250 mmNet weight: 319 gLength: 250 mm Box Contains 88 01 250 KNIPEX Alligator

Review: Excellent - Unless you are a tradesman you don't often need this type of tool,but as a DIYer when you do need one you really know when you don't have one handy. My old slip joints (fromToolstation) were awful. They were true slip joints in as much as the joint slipped as soon as you tried to grip anything!I thought that I'd upgrade to Knippex as they are amongst the best. I couldn't justify the expense of Cobras (I don't use them enough) so I bought the Aligator version. I was initially disappointed when I saw how narrow the head was...I expected something more substantial. However this is actually a very good thing....the tool has a really good grip, is well engineered and really strong. The narrow head means that you can get into tighter spaces with poor access. Quality tools stand out when you use them.....these fall into that category. As a DIY'er these are ideal but if I was a tradesman I think I'd have gone for the Cobras as they seem to be a little more adjustable. I couldn't justify the expense but a plumber or sparky could. I'll put what what I saved towards another quality tool!
Review: Trusted - A trusted part of my kit

## Features

- Self-clamping on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece, effortless working
- 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
- Robust construction, insensitive to dirt
- Particularly suitable for outdoor work

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0040V664O |
| Best Sellers Rank | 52,295 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 51 in Tongue-and-Groove Pliers |
| Brand | KNIPEX |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 496 Reviews |
| Cutting Width | 46 Millimeters |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04003773012047 |
| Grip Type | Padded |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Handle material | Plastic |
| Included Components | Alligator® water pump pliers length: 305 mm |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 30.5L x 8.4W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Alligator® water pump pliers length: 305 mm |
| Item Weight | 341 Grams |
| Item weight | 341 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Model Number | 88 02 250 |
| Part Number | 88 01 250 SB |
| Product dimensions | 30.5L x 8.4W centimetres |
| Set Name | self-service packaging |
| Specification Met | DIN ISO 8976 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Usage | teeth, gripping |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KNIPEX
- **Colour:** Yellow
- **Cutting width:** 46 Millimeters
- **Grip type:** Padded
- **Handle material:** Plastic
- **Item weight:** 341 Grams
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Product dimensions:** 30.5L x 8.4W centimetres
- **Specific uses for product:** teeth, gripping
- **Specification met:** DIN ISO 8976

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by D***Y on 11 September 2017*

Unless you are a tradesman you don't often need this type of tool,but as a DIYer when you do need one you really know when you don't have one handy. My old slip joints (fromToolstation) were awful. They were true slip joints in as much as the joint slipped as soon as you tried to grip anything!I thought that I'd upgrade to Knippex as they are amongst the best. I couldn't justify the expense of Cobras (I don't use them enough) so I bought the Aligator version. I was initially disappointed when I saw how narrow the head was...I expected something more substantial. However this is actually a very good thing....the tool has a really good grip, is well engineered and really strong. The narrow head means that you can get into tighter spaces with poor access. Quality tools stand out when you use them.....these fall into that category. As a DIY'er these are ideal but if I was a tradesman I think I'd have gone for the Cobras as they seem to be a little more adjustable. I couldn't justify the expense but a plumber or sparky could. I'll put what what I saved towards another quality tool!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trusted
*by S***E on 24 September 2025*

A trusted part of my kit

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good quality pliers
*by L***E on 14 June 2019*

I've pictured the rothenberger pliers as to compare them with. As you can see they offer not only more adjustment, but a much wider jaw in comparison, but also the ability to grip smaller nuts etc better as the centre of the jaws close together much better. It's one of those products where most of them are so close it is hard to compare and they all look the same. But these knipex pliers really come out on top. I'm hoping the jaw surface lasts a lot better than the rothenberger ones, but time will tell. So far straight out of the packaging, I think these are the best I've seen in this particular size.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-28*