The BeadBuster XB-550i HD is an upgraded design of the prior large frame bead breakers. The new design updates include Premium Investment Cast construction from hardened 4140 Chrome-Moly Steel, custom Grade-8 Bolts with crowned tips, and double female ram thread length (1.5?). These improvements address weld and thread stripping failures that some customers experienced with the legacy design.
The XB-550i bead breaker is the big brother of the XB-450i. The operating principle is the same, but the XB-550i is bigger in every way. Heavier steel, thicker walls, more extension; the XB-550i is designed to handle the BIG tires that you'll find on agricultural and industrial OTR wheels, large trucks, military vehicles, etc. The configurable ram foot accommodates a large range of rim lip sizes, and it will still work on many ATV/UTV wheels (9" and larger). There are 4 different foot length configurations, so that you can get the feet as close to the Bead Seat as possible without touching the Bead Retainer, but still get good purchase on top of the Bead Bundle. It's still far more portable than any other OTR bead breaker, and much less expensive. If you are a farmer, business owner, or a large vehicle enthusiast; you can use this bead breaker to easily change your own tires whenever, and wherever you want.
A 15/16? wrench is required to drive the clamp and ram bolts. Hand wrenches will work, power tools are recommended. You can use an impact wrench, but use caution with a 1/2? pneumatic impact to not over-torque the bolts. A 3/8? or 1/2? cordless impact wrench is ideal.
Tire Spoons are required to finish the job of removing the tire from the rim. Very large tires (>48? dia.) may require even larger tire irons.
The XB-550i HD will NOT work on 7?-8? ATV wheels. It will work on 9? or larger ATV wheels
Ultimate Rugged Design for Big Tires & Commercial Use
4-way Configurable for a Variety of Rim Sizes (2 sided Ram Foot and Included snap on Plastic Spacer)
Premium Build Quality with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty
Tool Body & Ram Foot made from Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel (AISI 4140, HRC 30)
Investment Casting Tool Body & Ram Foot
Custom Grade-8 Bolts
Crowned Bolt Tips prevent mushrooming and thread damage
Custom Alloy Steel Clevis Hinge Pin
Polyester Powder Coat Finish
Padded Clamp Arm (will not scratch or dent rims
Made in USA
Applications:
ATV's, UTV's
Heavy Offroad Tires
Farm Tractors and Industrial Tires
Lawn Mowers, Garden Tractors
Cars, Trucks and Trailer
Monster Trucks
Semi Tractor Trailers
Skid Loaders
Light Trailers
SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight: 6.8 lbs
Size: 10? x 10? x 3?
Max Rim Lip Depth Range (foot length): 0.585? to ~1.50?
Max Rim Lip Width (clamp opening): 2.70?
Max Rim Lip Thickness: 1.75?
Rim Diameter: Any
Rim Width: Any
Rim Material: Any
Max Ram Extension: 2.756?
Max Clamp Force: 8.1 tons
Max Ram Force: 14.9 tons
