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12L Capacity for Full-Size and Heavy-Duty Pickups
An unseated bead can leave air escaping instead of inflating the tire. The Ranger Vortex RB12L sends a concentrated burst of compressed air into the bead gap to help establish the seal. Designed for full-size and heavy-duty pickup tire service, this 12L portable tire bead seater gives you the largest tank in the Vortex lineup for those applications.
Step Up to the Largest Vortex Tank
The RB12L holds 3.17 gallons, adding 2L of tank capacity over the RB10L for 1.1 lbs. of additional weight. Its aluminum-alloy tank keeps the complete bead seater at 10.6 lbs., so you can carry the larger model to the wheel. Choose the RB12L for full-size and heavy-duty pickups, or compare the RB10L if your service work centers on SUVs and light pickups.
Push-Button Release Through a High-Flow Exhaust
A covered push-button switch activates rapid air release through a 1.75-inch (44 mm) exhaust valve. The tapered nozzle directs air toward the tire bead, and the nozzle brace provides a contact point against the wheel rim for positioning. Front and rear handles give the operator a two-handed grip during discharge. These features pair the larger tank with the same release and handling layout used across the Vortex range.
Shop-Air Filling with Pressure in View
The RB12L puts its pressure gauge right on the tank, giving you a clear reference as you fill through the quick-connect coupler and inlet valve. An integrated pressure relief valve helps protect against excess tank pressure. Once the bead is seated, complete inflation with a separate tire inflation hose as needed, following the tire manufacturer’s pressure recommendation. Refer to the Vortex user guide for filling and operating instructions.
Largest Vortex Tank
12L / 3.17-gallon capacity for full-size and heavy-duty pickup tire service.
2L More than RB10L
Add tank capacity with a 1.1-lb. increase in weight over the 10L model.
Push-Button Air Release
A covered switch activates the rapid burst of compressed air used to help seat the tire bead.
1.75-Inch Exhaust Valve
The high-flow valve sends the tank’s air discharge through a tapered nozzle toward the bead gap.
Portable at 10.6 lbs.
An aluminum-alloy tank keeps the largest Vortex bead seater easy to carry around the service bay.
Two-Handed Positioning
Front and rear handles provide grip points, while the nozzle brace rests against the rim to help position the outlet.
Features
- 12L (3.17-gallon) air tank capacity
- Trigger-operated automatic rapid air release
- Push-button air release switch with protective cover
- 1.75-inch (44 mm) high-flow exhaust valve
- Tapered exhaust tip directs air into the tire bead gap
- Nozzle brace for positioning against the wheel rim
- Aluminum-alloy tank construction
- 10.6-lb. unit weight
- Front and rear handles for a two-handed grip
- Onboard tank pressure gauge
- Quick-connect air coupler and air inlet valve
- Integrated pressure relief valve
- Normal working pressure: 87-116 psi
- Designed to help seat tubeless tire beads
- Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 28.7 x 8.7 x 11 in.
Specifications
| Tank Size | 12 L |
| Tank Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Air Release | Trigger-operated rapid air release |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.75 in |
| Working Pressure | 87–116 psi |
| Air Supply | Quick-connect coupler with inlet valve |
| Tank Pressure Gauge | Included |
| Pressure Relief Valve | Included |
| Length | 28.7 in |
| Width | 8.7 in |
| Height | 11 in |
| Unit Weight | 10.6 lb |
| Handles | Front and rear |
| Shipping Weight | 13 lb |
| Shipping Method | Parcel |