BeadBuster XB-550i HD (BB5X)

BeadBuster XB-550i HD (BB5X)

The BeadBuster XB-550i HD is a 2024 updated design of our prior large frame bead breakers (the XB-550 HD and XB-554 PRO). 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. However, we created a patented configurable ram foot that can accommodate a large range of rim lip sizes, and it will still work on ATV/UTV*. 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 pneumatic tire bead breaker to easily change your own tires whenever, and wherever you want. All of our tractor tire bead breakers come with Free Shipping. (USA only)

Important Notes:

• 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
  
• Do not use a hammer to force the tool into place. Damage to the tool caused by hammering will void the warranty. For tires with no/little gap, instead use screw drivers and small pry tools to open a gap in the tire/rim interface to get the tool started, and then allow the clamp bolt to do the work.

Spare Parts Available:

• Ram Foot
  
• Clamp Arm
  
• Ram Screw
  
• Clamp Screw
  
• Clamp Pad
  
• Hinge Pin
  
• Extension Spring
  
• Spacer

Beadbuster XB-550I Hd Features / Improvements:

• Proudly made in USA
  
• Ultimate Rugged Design, Heavy Duty 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, 3 Year Warranty
  
• Improvement from old design: 1 Year Warranty
  
• Tool Body & Ram Foot made from Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel (AISI 4140, HRC 30)
  
• Improvement from old design: mild steel
  
• Investment Casting Tool Body & Ram Foot
  
• Improvement from old design: weldments
  
• Custom Grade 8 Bolts
  
• Improvement from old design: Grade 5
  
• Crowned Bolt Tips prevent mushrooming and thread damage
  
• Improvement from old design
  
• Custom Alloy Steel Clevis Hinge Pin
  
• Improvement from old design: screw & wing-nut
  
• Polyester Powder Coat Finish
  
• Padded Clamp Arm (Will not scratch or dent rims)
  
• Patented Design

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 (throw): 2.756″

For Use On:

• Farm Tractors
  
• Lawn Mowers, Garden Tractors
  
• Agricultural & Industrial Tires
  
• Heavy OTR (Off The Road) Tires
  
• Skid Loaders
  
• ATV’s, UTV’s (aka. Side x Side’s)
  
• Military Vehicles
  
• Passenger vehicles
  
• Trucks, 4×4’s, Jeeps
  
• Rock Crawlers, Mud Boggers
  
• Heavy, Highly Modified Trucks (Monster Trucks)
  
• Semi Tractor Trailers
  
• Light Trailers
  

Installatiuon: