{"product_id":"hofmann-monty-1620-swing-arm-tire-changer","title":"Hofmann MONTY 1620B Swing-Arm Tire Changer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eHofmann MONTY 1620 Swing-Arm Tire Changer test\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clamping table on the monty 1620 is solid steel, 1\/2\" thick. That is the specification to hold on to when you are comparing swing-arm tire changers on a spreadsheet, because it is the one that decides whether the machine is still square in its tenth year. Under that table sit two pneumatic clamping cylinders rather than one, driving all four jaws together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a tire changer for high-volume tire shops, multi-bay repair shops and car dealerships — assemblies found on cars and light trucks, up to a 50\" tire diameter and a 15\" wheel width, on a chassis that is reinforced with steel rather than pressed to a price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDual clamping cylinders, and why one is not the same\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA single-cylinder chuck moves the jaws through more linkage and holds them with whatever force is left at the end of it. The monty 1620 uses two pneumatic cylinders to control all four clamping jaws, and the reason it matters is slippage: a jaw that lets go a few degrees into a stiff bead is a jaw that drags across the rim flange. On a steel wheel that is a scratch. On a customer’s painted alloy it is a bill. Holding all four jaws at a consistent clamping force is how that damage is designed out rather than apologised for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat it will clamp, and the range that opens up\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe four-jaw chuck is self-centering and clamps either 24\" inner or 21\" outer diameter. Outer-wheel clamping runs to 21\" as standard, and reaches 26\" with the optional adapters — which is the upgrade to think about now rather than later, because 26\" outer clamping is what brings modern large-diameter truck and SUV wheels into range. Overall clamping range is 10-24\" (254-610 mm), with an inside range of 12-24\" (305-610 mm) and an outside range of 10-21\" (254-533 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTire diameter capacity is 50\" and maximum wheel width is 15\". Between those two figures sits most of what an American light-truck and passenger bay sees in a week.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe bead breaker\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHofmann rates the bead shovel at 6,000 lbs of power, working across a range up to 15 3\/8\" wide, driven by a two-stage pneumatic cylinder and toggled from the foot pedal. Two-stage matters more than the headline number: it means the operator can feed power in progressively rather than hitting a stiff sidewall with everything the cylinder has. The stiffest run-flat and the softest passenger sidewall are handled with the same tool and a different pedal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eInflation, and the built-to-last details\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTire inflation is a foot-pedal-operated air blast, with each moveable jaw set precisely under the wheel so the bead seals. Around it, the machine is specified for a working life rather than a warranty period: the 1\/2\" thick steel clamping table, a steel-reinforced chassis, rust-proof air cylinders and valves, and an on-board compressed air lubricator and regulator so the air reaching those cylinders is conditioned rather than whatever the shop line happens to deliver that day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eUpgrading it later\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 1620 accepts Hofmann’s patented EasyMont Pro, a three-piece assist with a top roller, pressing foot and lifting disc. Each piece does a separate job, and together they let one operator mount and demount extra-stiff, low-profile, high-performance and run-flat tires without a second pair of hands. Optional wheel protectors are also available, which is the accessory that pays for itself the first time an expensive alloy goes back to a customer unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bay?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe machine stands 72\" x 68\" x 85\" and weighs 600 lbs. The swing arm is the part that dictates the layout: it swings clear to the side, so the working envelope in use is wider than the cabinet footprint suggests, and the tower needs headroom to 85\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower is 115 VAC, single phase, 50\/60 Hz. It also needs shop compressed air; confirm your compressor keeps up with a tire bay’s duty cycle before you order. Measuring the bay, the doorway a 600 lbs crate has to pass through, and the air and power available at that spot is the buyer’s responsibility — but it is a five-minute job and we would rather you did it than discovered a problem on delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTower technology\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSwing arm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClamping system\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTurntable and clamping jaws\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClamping range\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10-24\" (254-610 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInside clamping\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e12-24\" (305-610 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutside clamping\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10-21\" (254-533 mm), 26\" with optional adapters\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. tire diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e50\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. wheel width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e15\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBead loosening power\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBead breaker range\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eup to 15 3\/8\" wide\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e115 VAC, 1 ph, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (LxWxH)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e72\" x 68\" x 85\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e600 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne row on the manufacturer’s specification table reads “Capability 70 Kg” with nothing to say what it measures. We are not going to guess — if that figure is decisive for you, ask us and we will have it confirmed rather than publish an assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-volume tire shops\u003c\/strong\u003e where clamping repeatability protects both the rim and the clock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-bay repair shops\u003c\/strong\u003e that change tires alongside everything else and need one machine to cover cars and light trucks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCar dealerships\u003c\/strong\u003e handling customer alloys, where cosmetic damage is a service-department problem long before it is a mechanical one.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops planning ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e: the EasyMont Pro and wheel-protector options mean the machine can grow into low-profile and run-flat work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included, and what is not\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasyMont Pro is listed as optional, as are the wheel protectors and the adapters that take outer clamping to 26\". Our product data does not itemise the standard accessory set beyond that, so if a particular cone, adapter or protector set is part of your buying decision, ask us to confirm what actually ships before you order rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur data for this tire changer records no third-party safety listing, and we will not imply one. Some insurers and some municipal inspection regimes ask to see that powered shop equipment carries an independent laboratory listing. If that applies to you, raise it with us before you buy and we will request the manufacturer’s compliance paperwork in writing so you can check it against your own requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDelivery and inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis machine ships as freight within the contiguous United States (the lower 48 states). Delivery, set-up and instruction arrangements for Hofmann equipment are described in the Pick Up and Delivery section on this page, and they are not the same as our standard freight terms — read that section before you plan installation day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever the arrangement, inspect the shipment before you sign for it. Check the pallet for impact damage and shifted banding, look at the tower and the cabinet panels, and record anything you find on the bill of lading at the time of delivery. Noted damage stays claimable; a clean signature usually does not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranty handling runs through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. The one rule worth repeating: do not start dismantling a machine to diagnose a fault before the claim is open. Photograph what you see, keep the crate and packaging if transit damage is possible, and contact us first — equipment that has already been taken apart is routinely refused.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodates Large Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Assemblies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Wheel Clamping Cylinders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Jaw Clamping Chuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Position Bead Breaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful Tire Inflation System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt To Last\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgradeable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Wheel Protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eTower technology\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eSwing Arm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eClamping System\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eTurntable \u0026amp; clamping jaws\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eClamping range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e10-24\" (254-610mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOutside clamping range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e10-21\" (254-533mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eInside clamping range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e12-24\" (305-610mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eEasymont pro\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eCapability\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e70 Kg\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e115 VAC 1Ph 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eDimensions LxWxH\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e72\" x 68\" x 85\" (1,829 X 1,727 X 2,159 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e600 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Hofmann machines come with free delivery, setup, and instruction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. - 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hofmann USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287147192474,"sku":"MONTY1620B","price":4801.41,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/hofmann-monty-1620-swing-arm-tire-changer","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}