BendPak/Ranger Tire Changer, No. R980ATF, Video

Aug. 18, 2015

A video demonstration of a tire being changed on the R980ATF by BendPak/Ranger.

A video demonstration of a tire being changed on the R980ATF by BendPak/Ranger.

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