Abstract: A hacksaw apparatus, for use in association with a work piece and a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, wherein the hacksaw apparatus comprises a frame, adaptable to receive and support the work piece, hydraulic cylinders mounted to the frame, and connectable to the source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, a hacksaw support structure attached to the hydraulic cylinders, whereby operation of the hydraulic cylinders may move the hacksaw support structure relative to the frame, at least one hacksaw slidably mounted to the hacksaw support structure, hacksaw operators operable to move the hacksaw against the work piece and to maintain pressure between the hacksaw and the work piece during a hacksaw cutting stroke.