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    • The Coats Company

    LaVergne, TN 37086

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About The Coats Company

    Manufacturer of COATS tire changers and wheel balancers, AMMCO brake lathes, automotive lifts and BADA wheel weights.

    Contact

    1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive
    LaVergne, TN 37086
    USA
    https://coatscompany.com/
    800-688-6359
    800-688-6359

    More Info on The Coats Company

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    The COATS Company is a leading wheel service, alignment, lift, and inspection equipment provider.

    Products & Press Releases

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    Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

    HD Truck Kit for 50mm Shaft

    March 6, 2025
    The Coats HD Truck Kit for 50mm Shaft features a pin plate system with multiple pin head types and is designed to enhance adaptability for a wide range of wheels. This kit includes...
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    Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

    Light Truck Kit for 40mm Shaft

    March 6, 2025
    The Coats Light Truck Kit for 40mm Shaft features a pin plate system with multiple pin head types and is designed to enhance adaptability for a wide range of wheels. This kit ...
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    Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

    Medium Truck Kit for 40mm Shaft

    March 6, 2025
    The Coats Medium Truck Kit for 40mm Shaft features a pin plate system with multiple pin head types and is designed to enhance adaptability for a wide range of wheels. This kit...
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    Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

    3-pc Pin Plate System

    March 4, 2025
    The 3-pc Pin Plate System from Coats is designed for precision balancing on 4-lug and 8-lug wheels. With swappable pin heads, this system allows shops to balance a wide variety...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Maxx 70 and 50 Tire Changer Wheel Lift

    April 23, 2024
    The Maxx 70 and 50 Tire Changer Wheel Lift from the Coats Company can lift to a tabletop height of 29". The lift supports wheel assemblies up to 150 lbs at 150 psi and is operated...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330

    Sept. 21, 2023
    The Coats Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330, is now offered with a single-phase model option to meet industry trends and demands. It's designed for shops with moderate to ...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Maxx 50 Rim Clamp Tire Changer

    Aug. 23, 2023
    The Maxx 50 Rim Clamp Tire Changer from Coats can handle wheels ranging from 6" to 24" in diameter and up to 16" wide. Featuring a dual nozzle bead sealing system, the tire changer...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Maxx Tire Changer Series

    June 29, 2023
    The Coats Maxx Tire Changer Series features a shop-friendly footprint and includes three models: Maxx 70, 80, and 90. The series can accommodate wheel assemblies from 6" to 30...
    Coats 90C Center Clamp Tire Changer
    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    90C Center Clamp Tire Changer

    Nov. 8, 2022
    The Coats 90C Center Clamp Tire Changer features a center locking-clamp design that is easy to use, fast, and helps prevent metal-to-metal contact with customer wheels. It also...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System

    April 28, 2021
    The Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System features an automatic power tracking camera boom to keep the high definition cameras focused on the targets, enabling fast...

    Articles & News

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    Industry News

    Coats releases new balancer accessories for light and medium duty trucks

    March 4, 2025
    The new accessories are designed to help technicians achieve precise balances.
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    Industry News

    New video series from Coats: "Tough 2 Change"

    Aug. 15, 2024
    The YouTube series address common challenges with difficult wheel assemblies.
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    Coats releases ALI Certified Check360 Lift Inspections
    Industry News

    Coats releases ALI Certified Check360 Lift Inspections

    Feb. 23, 2024
    Check360 is designed to ensure safety and compliance for automotive lifts.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Tool Review: Coats Adjustable Pin Plates

    Sara Scullin
    April 13, 2018
    This tool saved the reviewer time when performing frequent balancing jobs.
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    Tech Tip: Use pin plates to prevent vibration-related wheel balance comebacks

    Feb. 28, 2018
    Replicating how the wheel mounts to the vehicle is critical to achieve a vibration free balance result.

    Videos & Resources

    Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Balancer Full Demo
    Video Network

    Video: Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Wheel Balancer

    Feb. 25, 2025
    In this video, the Coats Company demonstrates the Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Wheel Balancer.
    Coats 1500 Balancer Centering Check
    Video Network

    Video: Coats 1500 Balancer Centering Check

    Aug. 22, 2024
    The Coats Company demonstrates a centering check on the 1500 Balancer.
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    Video Network

    Video: Coats—How to Change 19.5 Load Range G Tire

    July 29, 2024
    In this video, the Coats Company teaches viewers how to change 19.5 Load Range G tires.
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    Video Network

    Video: Coats Company– Ensuring safety when lifting EVs

    June 10, 2024
    The Coats Company goes over their latest tutorial on how to lift an EV, specifically a Tesla Model 3, using a two-post lift.
    Step-by-Step Aligner Pre-Install Checklist: Your Alignment Expert Guide
    Video Network

    Video: Coats Aligner Checklist

    April 19, 2024
    In this video, the Coats Company walks through their alignment pre-install Checklist. 
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    Video Network

    Video: How to use traditional clamps with the Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System

    Sept. 25, 2023
    In this video, learn how to use traditional clamps with the Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System.
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    Product Demos

    Video: Coats Maxx Tire Changer Series

    June 29, 2023
    In this video, Coats demonstrates its Maxx Tire Changer Series.
    CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System
    Video Network

    Video: CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System

    July 18, 2022
    The Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System features an automatic power tracking camera boom to keep the high definition cameras focused on the targets, enabling fast...
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    VIDEO: Coats 1600 Direct Drive Wheel Balancer

    March 23, 2017
    Coats outlines the features of the 1600 Direct Drive Wheel Balancer in this video.
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    Industry News

    VIDEO: Why Coats?

    March 23, 2017
    From steel to machine, this video shows how Coats tire service equipment is made.

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    Guest Blogs

    Common tire balancing mistakes and how to avoid them

    March 4, 2025
    Proper wheel balancing requires users to be educated and safe when operating the equipment.
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    Guest Blogs

    The importance of safety when using a tire changer machine

    Feb. 6, 2025
    Tire changers save technicians time and energy, but safety should come first when operating one.
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    Guest Blogs

    How to find the best wheel balancer

    Oct. 11, 2024
    Kyle Harris from The Coats Company explains what to look for when purchasing a new balancer.
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    Guest Blogs

    Two-post car lift space requirements: How much room does it need?

    Sept. 30, 2024
    In this blog, Brett Baranauckas of Coats walks through all you need to know about two-post car lifts.
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    Guest Blogs

    Guest Blog: How to choose the best tire changer for your auto repair shop

    July 17, 2024
    The Coats Company Senior Product Manager Kyle Harris explains what to look for when purchasing a tire changer.
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    Guest Blog: Key factors for choosing the right car lift for EV servicing
    Blogs

    Guest Blog: Key factors for choosing the right car lift for EV servicing

    Feb. 21, 2024
    In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the key factors you should consider when choosing the ideal car lift for your facility.
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    8 Tips for Selling Alignment
    Guest Blogs

    Selling Wheel Alignment 101: A guide for auto shops

    Oct. 18, 2023
    As an automotive shop, effectively selling wheel alignment to customers is not only a service but also a value-added solution that benefits both your business and your clients...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    1185 Wheel Balancer

    Sept. 8, 2020
    The Coats 1185 Wheel Balancer is ideal for those shops with low to medium level volume of balancing jobs that want high-performance features, such as a video-display, and laser...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    80C Center Clamp Tire Changer

    Sept. 8, 2020
    The Coats 80C Center Clamp Tire Changer features a center-clamp design to help minimize the risk of damage to expensive customer wheels. Built on the Coats swingarm platform, ...
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    Tread Depth Scanner

    July 2, 2020
    Featuring a patented, precision measuring LED light array, the Coats Tread Depth Scanner drive-over tread depth unit is a form of automated vehicle inspection. This LED measuring...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    885 Wheel Balancer

    Nov. 13, 2019
    The Coats 885 Wheel Balancer is designed for low-volume, occasional balancing of OE fitments. The 885 offers a small footprint, allowing it to fit almost anywhere. This gives ...
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    HTS Inflation Tool

    Aug. 27, 2019
    Coats offers a HTS Inflation Tool for the 2019 Great Prize Giveaway.
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    9028E Rim Clamp Tire Changer

    Aug. 26, 2019
    The Coats 9028E Rim Clamp Tire Changer uses a tilt-back design to allow technicians more room to operate on large, delicate applications. The machine is capable of servicing tires...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    885 Wheel Balancer

    Aug. 26, 2019
    The Coats 885 Wheel Balancer is designed for medium volume repair shops and features a compact footprint to fit any shop floor. The wheel balancer uses a standard 110V outlet ...
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    Tools

    HTS Tire Inflation Tool

    May 24, 2019
    The Coats HTS Tire Inflation Tool is a patent-pending device designed to inject a large volume of air rapidly through the valve stem hole to seal run-flat and low-profile tire...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    HIT6000 Truck Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats HIT6000 Truck Tire Changer is designed for servicing tubeless tires and loosening tube-type tire beads. The tire changer can handle wheel widths from 6" to 15" and diameters...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    HIT5000 Truck Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats HIT5000 Truck Tire Changer can accommodate tube or tubeless tires with rim diameters from 15" to 38" with an easy-to-use swing arm that houses all hydraulic controls...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    CHD-9551 Heavy Duty Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats CHD-9551 Heavy Duty Tire Changer is designed for high volume shops. The CHD-9551 helps users handle tough super-single, skidder, agricultural and off-road tires. This...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    CHD-9041 Heavy Duty Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats CHD-9041 Heavy Duty Tire Changer is ideal for moderate to high volume shops and fleets where fitments vary widely, including agricultural applications. Features include...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330, is designed for shops with moderate to high volume with a range of applications. This tire changer features a four-jaw chuck that...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    RC-45 Rim Clamp Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats RC-45 Rim Clamp Tire Changer is designed for general service repair shops looking for a durable and reliable tire changer. The RC-45 offers a compact design and a chassis...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    GTS-90 Tiltback Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats GTS-90 Tiltback Tire Changer is the premium model of the series and is designed to assist high volume tire stores in changing difficult tires. This tire changer features...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    GTS-70 Tiltback Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats GTS-70 Tiltback Tire Changer is designed to help users get the job right the first time and handle challenging applications in the market today. This tire changer is...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    GTS-60 Tiltback Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats GTS-60 Tiltback Tire Changer is designed to help get the job right the first time and assist technicians in changing more of the challenging applications in the market...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    GTS-50 Tiltback Tire Changer

    May 1, 2018
    The Coats GTS-50 Tiltback Tire Changer is designed to provide automotive service shops and tire store technicians with the power they need in a universal machine. This machine...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    4070 Dual Direction Powered Center Post Tire Changer

    April 30, 2018
    The Coats 4070 Dual Direction Powered Center Post Tire Changer is designed to accommodate more of today's wheels. This model includes power reverse functionality, rebuildable/...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    APX90E Rim Clamp Tire Changer

    April 30, 2018
    The Coats APX90E Rim Clamp Tire Changer is designed to change tough runflats and extra large custom wheels, including Michelin PAX (with an optional accessory kit), without damaging...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    6450-3D Heavy Duty Truck Wheel Balancer

    April 30, 2018
    The Coats 6450-3D Heavy Duty Truck Wheel Balancer offers all the same features of the company's 6450 2D, but also includes auto data entry for all three parameters with one touch...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    6275 Heavy Duty Hand Spin Balancer

    April 30, 2018
    The Coats 6275 Heavy Duty Hand Spin Balancer is ideal for shops that need a portable, easy to move balancer. This unit doesn't require a lift - simply roll the balancer into position...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    875 Wheel Balancer

    April 30, 2018
    The Coats 875 Wheel Balancer is designed for professional balancing service. This balancer offers a step up to medium volume of OE fitments, the company says, and has features...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 775 Wheel Balancer

    April 25, 2018
    The Hennessy Coats 775 Wheel Balancer is designed for low volume occasional balancing of OE fitments. This balancer has an available motorcycle external clamping kit that allows...
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    Brake Service and Tools

    Ammco 4100B Combination Disc and Drum Brake Lathe

    April 25, 2018
    The Hennessy Ammco 4100B Combination Disc and Drum Brake Lathe is designed for wider brake assemblies. The 4100B offers the same basic design and features of the company's Ammco...
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    Brake Service and Tools

    Ammco 4000SP Combination Disc and Drum Brake Lathe

    April 25, 2018
    The Hennessy Ammco 4000SP Combination Disc and Drum Brake Lathe is designed to offer reliability and performance with one-pass finishing. This unit integrates single-speed spindle...
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    Brake Service and Tools

    Ammco 4000E Combination Brake Lathe 2500 Bench and E Kit

    April 25, 2018
    The Hennessy Ammco 4000E Brake Lathe is equipped with custom digital finishes and designed to be easily adaptable to any rotor or drum material. The 4000E digitally controls feed...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats Grip-Max Plus Clamps

    April 23, 2018
    The Coats Grip-Max Plus Clamps are designed to prevent damage to the rims when servicing alloy wheels. The Grip-Max Plus Clamps offer a three-position clamp that allows for adjustments...
    85610104 Adjustable Pin Plate
    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats Adjustable Pin Plates

    April 4, 2018
    Coats Adjustable Pin Plates, no 85610104, come in a 3, 4, 5 set and offer one reliable system when balancing wheels. The pin plates are always ready for use, as they combine 15...
    6450 Hd Balancer
    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    6450 Heavy Duty Truck Wheel Balancer Kit

    March 21, 2018
    The Hennessy Coats 6450 Heavy Duty Truck Wheel Balancer Kit runs two independent sets of calibrations instead of changing the round-off when switching between heavy duty and passenger...
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    Brake Service and Tools

    Ammco 4000B Combination Lathe 2500 Bench and E Kit

    March 21, 2018
    The Hennessy Ammco 4000B Combination Lathe 2500 Bench and E Kit is designed for disc and drum brakes. The Ammco combination brake lathe supports rotors or drums using a standard...
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    Lifts and Lifting Equipment

    10K Dual Scissor Lift

    Dec. 11, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats 10K Dual Scissor Lift is designed for compact cars through light duty trucks. This lift offers a small, compact design that takes up less bay space and a 10...
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    Lifts and Lifting Equipment

    Coats 16,000-lb Scissor Lift

    Aug. 29, 2017
    The Coats 16,000-lb Scissor Lift, from Hennessy Industries, provides a 16,000-lb / 7.3-ton loading capacity designed for alignment or general repair. This lift features non-flex...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 1400 Direct Drive Wheel Balancer

    March 28, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats 1400 Direct Drive Wheel Balancer is an ideal starting unit for tire dealers, the company says. The 1400's motor and spindle are combined into a pre-balanced...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Wheel Balancer

    March 28, 2017
    The Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Wheel Balancer is designed for high-speed, general service repair shops. The 1300 offers a user interface that makes complex balancing applications...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 80X Tire Changer

    March 28, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats 80X Tire Changer offers a number of advanced features to operate in high-speed tire shops. The hand-actuated bead loosener offers point-of-use controls to the...
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    VIDEO: Coats 90X Rim Clamp Tire Changer

    March 23, 2017
    This video outlines the features of the Coats 90X Rim Clamp Tire Changer.
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 1500 Wheel Balancer

    Feb. 14, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats 1500 Wheel Balancer offers enhanced laser guided operations and automated data entry for easy use. The Direct Drive powered balancer combines the motor and ...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 1600-3D Wheel Balancer

    Feb. 13, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats 1600-3D Wheel Balancer is designed to deliver a one-spin performance balance every time. The motor and spindle are combined into a pre-balanced assembly that...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 70X-3 Tire Changer

    Feb. 8, 2017
    Built for high-volume shops, the Coats 70X-3 Tire Changer, from Hennessy Industries, features a single point sealer that concentrates air flow to seal the beads more efficiently...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats 60X Tire Changer

    Feb. 8, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats 60X Tire Changer offers the ability to change tires even in difficult applications. The single point sealer concentrates air flow to seal the beads more efficiently...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats GTS Series Tire Changers

    Feb. 8, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats GTS Series Tire Changers can service tires between 6" and 24" in diameter. The tire changers have a two-speed electric motor and are upgradeable, so they are...
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    Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

    Coats RC Series Rim Clamp Tire Changer, No. RC-55

    Feb. 8, 2017
    The Hennessy Coats RC Series Rim Clamp Tire Changer, No. RC-55, offers a small space footprint, so it easily fits into limited space applications. The easy-to-read gauge accurately...