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The heavy-duty bead breaker - a Henchman-style double-handled slide hammer. Square body with a solid handle for two-handed operation and a spring-loaded trigger that holds the blade safely in place when carrying. Around 13-14kg, so it is generally used on a wheel already off the vehicle. The latest evolution of our long-running BB/2 and BB/3, forged in Sheffield with a fabricated, powder-coated body.
With the wheel off the vehicle, release the trigger, place the chisel at the bead/rim line and slide the body up and down two-handed to break the bead.
Professional tyre fitters, fleet and quarry mechanics; heavier agricultural users.
Wipe down with an oily cloth if left standing. The chisel face will mushroom over with heavy use, like a cold chisel - dress it back on a grinding wheel. On slide-hammer types check the welds and reinforced ends. Wear eye protection when striking metal on metal.
