Built for diesel exhaust fluid dispensing setups in fleet shops, service trucks, maintenance bays, and DEF storage areas, the Coxreels SHL-N-550-DF-BBX DEF Heavy Duty Spring Rewind Hose Reel provides a clean, organized reel platform for compatible DEF hose supplied separately. This DEF-SH Series reel is configured less hose, with capacity for 3/4" I.D. hose up to 50 ft and a 300 PSI maximum pressure rating, giving buyers a reel-only option when hose selection must match a specific DEF dispensing system.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a high-purity urea solution used in selective catalytic reduction systems, so fluid-path compatibility matters. The SHL-N-550-DF-BBX uses a stainless steel external full-flow swivel and Viton seals to support DEF transfer while keeping the swivel accessible for seal service and hose installation. The spring rewind design helps control hose storage after use, while the single pedestal SH configuration fits stationary and mobile dispensing layouts where space, hose management, and repeatable reel operation are important.
*Note: The above product image is for illustration purposes only. This product is a reel and does not include any hose. Please note this before ordering.
Type: DEF Spring Rewind Hose Reel | Series: DEF-SH Series | Model: SHL-N-550-DF-BBX | Configuration: Less Hose | Hose I.D.: 3/4" | Hose O.D.: 1-1/16" | Hose Capacity: 50 ft | Max Pressure: 300 PSI | Swivel: Stainless steel external full-flow swivel | Swivel Seals: Viton | Approx. Ship Weight: 56 lbs | Overall Dimensions: 9-7/8" W x 25-1/2" H x 24" L | Mounting Pattern: 4" M x 5" N | Base: 6" X x 6" Y
Features:
- DEF-ready reel configuration with stainless steel external full-flow swivel for Diesel Exhaust Fluid dispensing applications.
- Viton swivel seals provide chemical resistance for DEF service.
- Less hose configuration allows the buyer to install a compatible DEF hose selected for the dispensing system.
- Spring rewind mechanism retracts hose after use to help reduce floor clutter and improve hose storage.
- Single pedestal SH Series frame provides a compact mounting footprint for stationary or mobile DEF dispensing layouts.
- Super Hub dual axle support system improves stability and helps reduce vibration during reel operation.
- Accessible swivel location supports seal maintenance and faster DEF hose installation.
- 50 ft capacity accommodates longer reach requirements around trucks, equipment, tanks, and dispensing stations.
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Applications:
- Fleet maintenance shops using DEF dispensing systems for trucks, buses, vans, and diesel service vehicles.
- Service trucks and mobile maintenance skids where hose storage must stay controlled during transport and field service.
- Equipment yards and construction fleet areas dispensing DEF to diesel-powered machinery and off-road equipment.
- Bulk DEF storage and transfer stations that require a reel-only setup with separately sourced compatible hose.
- Municipal, utility, and transportation maintenance facilities managing repeated DEF fill operations across multiple vehicles.
FAQs:
- Q: What does less hose mean on the SHL-N-550-DF-BBX?
A: It means the reel is supplied without hose installed. The buyer must provide a compatible DEF hose separately and should not exceed the listed 3/4" I.D., 1-1/8" O.D., and 50 ft capacity. - Q: Is this reel built for Diesel Exhaust Fluid?
A: Yes. This DEF-SH Series reel uses a stainless steel external full-flow swivel and Viton seals for Diesel Exhaust Fluid dispensing applications. - Q: Can this reel be used for air, water, or oil?
A: The less hose configuration may be used for air, water, or oil when the installed hose, pressure rating, and fluid compatibility match the system requirements. For DEF service, use hose and fittings compatible with Diesel Exhaust Fluid. - Q: Does the 50 ft hose length in the title mean hose is included?
A: No. On this less hose model, 50 ft refers to the reel's hose capacity. Hose is not included with the SHL-N-550-DF-BBX. - Q: Where can this DEF hose reel be mounted?
A: The SH Series single pedestal frame is commonly used in shop, wall, floor, vehicle, and skid-mounted layouts when the mounting surface supports the reel and the hose pull direction is properly planned.
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LESS HOSE | SIZE INDEX |
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DEF-SH SERIES
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| - | 1/2" | 7/8" | 50 | 300 | - | - | *SHL-N-450-BBX | 46 | 1 |
| SH-N-525-DF-BBX | 3/4" | 1 1/16" | 25 | 300 | 52 | EZ-SH-525-DF-BBX | SHL-N-525-DF-BBX | 45 | 2 |
| SH-N-550-DF-BBX | 3/4" | 1 1/16" | 50 | 300 | 69 | EZ-SH-550-DF-BBX | SHL-N-550-DF-BBX | 56 | 3 |
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DEF-T SERIES
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| - | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50 | 300 | - | - | *TSHL-N-450-BBX | 55 | 4 |
| - | 3/4" | 1 1/16" | 35 | 300 | - | - | *TSHL-N-535-DF-BBX | 67 | 5 |
| TSH-N-550-DF-BBX | 3/4" | 1 1/16" | 50 | 300 | 83 | EZ-TSH-550-DF-BBX | TSHL-N-550-DF-BBX | 70 | 5 |
| - | 1" | 1 1/2" | 35 | 300 | - | - | TSHL-N-635-BBX | 71 | 6 |
| - | 1" | 1 1/2" | 50 | 300 | - | - | TSHL-N-650-BBX | 77 | 7 |
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DEF-XTM SERIES
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| XTM-LP-550-DF-BBX | 1" | 1 1/2" | 50 | 300 | 94 | - | - | - | 8 |
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