Shop Clyde Machines Model 15F4590 Wheel and Brake Changer - 15F4590

The Clyde Machines 15F4590 Wheel and Brake Changer (Clyde Model 15F590) is a heavy-duty wheel and brake disc handling dolly built to streamline wheel, tire, and brake changes on common commercial jet aircraft, including Boeing 707, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and 787; Douglas DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10; Lockheed L-1011; and Airbus A300/310, A318 through A321, A330/340, A350, and A380. Designed for aviation maintenance teams, airline line stations, and MRO environments, it supports safer, more controlled component handling on the hangar floor without disrupting typical jacking procedures. The same lift-and-roll capability is also valuable in other industries that need controlled movement and positioning of heavy round assemblies and components during service work.

Built for one-person operation, the 15F4590 helps reduce man-hour requirements by eliminating the need to manually lift wheels, tires, or brake discs during removal and installation. Steel rollers support the load while a hand-operated hydraulic pump provides vertical lift and a hand-operated screw jack provides fore-and-aft tilt, allowing technicians to fine-tune alignment at the axle or brake interface. A chain for securing the wheel and an onboard storage box help keep the work process organized and controlled during high-tempo maintenance events.

Key Features

• Facilitates wheel and brake disc changes while reducing manual lifting and handling risk.
• One-person operation helps reduce man-hour requirements during wheel and brake maintenance.
• Designed not to interfere with gear jacks during wheel removal and installation.
• Three heavy-duty casters for stable positioning and controlled maneuvering on the shop floor.
• Steel rollers to support wheels, tires, or brake cradle and discs during removal and installation.
• Hand-operated hydraulic pump provides vertical lift for controlled height adjustment.
• Hand-operated screw jack provides fore-and-aft tilt for alignment control.
• Durable powder coat finish for corrosion resistance in shop and ramp environments.
• Chain for securing the wheel during transport and positioning.
• Integrated storage box for small tools and hardware management.

Specifications

• Maximum lift capacity: 750 lbs
• Lift range: 3.063 in minimum to 8.063 in maximum (5 in of lift travel)
• Distance between rollers: 25.625 in
• Approximate overall width: 52 in
• Approximate overall height: 27.875 in
• Shipping dimensions (crated): 58 in x 39 in x 34 in
• Crated weight: 440 lbs (370 lbs without cradle)
• Shipping dimensions (pallet): 54 in x 48 in x 34 in
• Pallet weight: 340 lbs (270 lbs without cradle)

Brake Cradle Options

• 15F388 cradle: supports Boeing 707, 727, and 757; Douglas DC-8; Airbus A300/310 and A318 through A321; plus common applications including DC-8, DC-9, and MD80 through MD90.
• 15F389 cradle: supports Boeing 737 and DC-9 applications, plus F70 and F100 main gear wheel handling.
• 15F679 cradle: supports widebody and heavy applications including Boeing 747, 767, 777, and 787; Douglas DC-10; Lockheed L-1011; and Airbus A330, A340 (all series), A350, and A380, plus MD11.

If you need help confirming cradle selection, lift requirements, and best-practice setup for your wheel and brake maintenance workflow, PJi® aviation specialists can help match the correct configuration to your aircraft maintenance program so your teams can work efficiently across aviation and other heavy-maintenance environments.