The new Hofmann monty 8600 tire changer from Snap-on Equipment has been designed to improve performance and productivity.
“The Hofmann monty 8600 is easy to use and makes quick work of changing tires when servicing passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs,” said Michael Alusick, product manager for Snap-on Equipment. “The monty 8600 is specially designed to reduce technician fatigue and provide a safe method of tire removal and mounting.”
The powered wheel lift helps reduce the chance of injury from handling heavy tires and wheels. When using the new Hofmann monty 8600 leverless tire changer, service technicians maintain an upright and ergonomic body position, which provides the benefits of reducing technician fatigue, reducing the possibility of injury due to lifting and reducing the possibility of wheel damage due to manually handling heavy assemblies.
Avoiding the possibility of tire and wheel damage during the demounting and mounting process is one of the most important considerations for any shop. The premium features of the Hofman monty 8600 are all designed with this in mind. Featuring center wheel clamping for precise wheel centering combined with electronically synchronized rotating dual-disc bead breakers with servo drive; tire beads are broken effortlessly with precise force.
For tire demounting, a laser pointer indicates precise tool positioning and a leverless demounting tool lifts the tire bead over the wheel rim edge for easy removal without damage to the tire bead or the wheel edge. Shop productivity is enhanced with a two speed turntable. Seven and 14 rpm turntable rotation shortens the demount and mounting process. Performing more tire changes this efficiently can provide a great boost to shop productivity and the bottom line.
Customers can find out more about the new Hofman monty 8600 tire changer and other Hofman wheel service products by calling 800-251-4500 or visiting www.hofmann-usa.com.
