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Hunter Engineering Hunter TCX50 series vs SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270
The Hunter Engineering Hunter TCX50 series is a table-top tyre changer. The SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hunter Engineering Hunter TCX50 series | SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor power | 110V 14A or 220V 10A, single phase | 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) |
| Dimensions | 914 x 1194 x 2082 mm (W x D x H) | 1340(H) x 1640(W) x 560(D) mm |
| Weight | 308 kg (347 kg with wheel lift) | 166 kg |
| Rim range | 10-26in external, 12-28in internal | - |
| Max tyre diameter | 46in | - |
| Max wheel width | 14in | - |
| Air pressure | 110-145 psi (8-10 bar), 14 CFM | - |
| Tank size | - | 270 litres |
| Air delivery | - | 15.5 CFM (439 l/min) (FAD) |
| Piston displacement | - | 23.5 CFM (666 l/min) |
| Supply | - | 400V 3-phase, 20A |
| Max pressure | - | 160 psi (11 bar) |
| Warranty | - | 10 year receiver anti-corrosion warranty |
Sources: Hunter Engineering Hunter TCX50 series, SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hunter TCX50 series if...
A table-top tyre changer with side shovel bead loosening, handling rims from 10 up to 28 inches internally. It can run on either 110V or 220V single-phase supply and takes shop air at 8-10 bar. An optional wheel lift adds weight but helps with larger, heavier wheels.
Full Hunter TCX50 series specifications →Buy or hire the SIP ISBD5.5/270 if...
A 270 litre belt-driven workshop compressor on a 3-phase supply, delivering 15.5 CFM at up to 11 bar. Large interstage coolers and long-stroke cast iron cylinders are aimed at continuous workshop use rather than occasional jobs. Suits a busier garage bay with 3-phase power already installed and multiple air tools running.
Full SIP ISBD5.5/270 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hunter Engineering Hunter TCX50 series and the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270?
The Hunter Engineering Hunter TCX50 series is a table-top tyre changer; the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
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