{"product_id":"hofmann-monty-1675-with-smartspeed-swing-arm-tire-changer","title":"Hofmann MONTY 1675 with SmartSpeed Swing-Arm Tire Changer","description":"\u003ch2 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\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eHofmann MONTY 1675 with SmartSpeed Swing-Arm Tire Changer\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\u003eTwo features on the MONTY 1675 are worth more than the rest of the spec sheet put together, and neither is a capacity figure. The first is that the mount\/demount head offset \u003cstrong\u003elocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The second is the \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated pressure limiter\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inflation circuit. One protects the wheel; the other protects the technician; and between them they describe what this machine is actually for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is a swing-arm tire changer for passenger cars, light trucks and high-performance wheel and tire assemblies, taking tires up to \u003cstrong\u003e53\" (1,346 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter with smartSpeed rotation control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA head offset that locks, and why that is not a small thing\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn a swing-arm changer the mount\/demount head is set a precise, small distance off the rim flange. Get that gap right and the tool never touches the wheel. The problem on a machine where the offset is set by feel each time is that it drifts — a knock, a heavy tire, a technician in a hurry — and the moment it drifts inward, the tool is cutting an arc across the customer's rim edge for the whole rotation. A locking offset means the gap is established once and then held mechanically. Hofmann's own description is that this gives cosmetic safety for expensive wheels and significantly reduces the risk of harming the assembly; the mechanism behind that claim is simply that the setting cannot wander while the table is turning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe integrated pressure limiter\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeating a bead requires a burst of air, and the pressure needed to make a stubborn bead jump is uncomfortably close to the pressure at which a tire can fail explosively. This is the mechanism behind the serious injuries that happen in tire bays — not the machine, the inflation. An integrated pressure limiter caps what the machine can deliver, so the ceiling is a property of the equipment rather than of the operator's judgement and the shop line's regulator on that particular day. If you are equipping a bay where more than one person will use the changer, this feature deserves weight in the decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003esmartSpeed rotation\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotation is under smartSpeed control, which optimises the torque applied to the wheel and sets the rotation speed automatically rather than leaving it as an operator choice. The published rotation figures are \u003cstrong\u003eCW 7-18 | CCW 7 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e — the reverse direction is deliberately held at the low, high-torque end, which is where a technician wants it when backing a tool out of a difficult bead rather than driving through it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBead breaking and the lifting tool\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bead breaker is ergonomic and hand-operated, developing \u003cstrong\u003e1224 kg (2700 lbs.)\u003c\/strong\u003e of force across a range of \u003cstrong\u003e2\" - 16\" (43-414 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand operation at the point of use is a deliberate choice on a machine aimed at premium wheels: the technician's hand and eye are both at the shovel when it fires, instead of at a pedal with the contact point in peripheral vision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bead pusher and tire lifting tool are fitted to assist through the mount and demount. On low-profile and run-flat tires the upper bead is the part that resists, and a pusher that holds it in the drop centre is the difference between one technician finishing the job and one technician calling for another pair of hands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard supply is \u003cstrong\u003e230V 1Ph 50\/60Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e. Single phase, but a dedicated, correctly rated and properly grounded circuit at the machine's position is required, and providing it — through a licensed electrician, before delivery — is the customer's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Required air pressure is \u003cstrong\u003e116-174 PSI (8-12 BAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both ends of that range matter: below the bottom the machine will not do its job properly, and the top is a limit rather than a target. Check what your compressor actually delivers at the far end of the shop under load, not what its badge says.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace and height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The machine occupies \u003cstrong\u003e53\" x 46\" x 81\" (1346 x 1168 x 2057mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e (W x D x H). Eighty-one inches is tall enough to interfere with a low soffit, a duct run or a door header, so measure the clearance above the spot you have in mind, and leave room for the arm to swing and for a wheel to be walked in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and delivery access.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping weight is \u003cstrong\u003e340 kg (750 lbs.)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plan how it comes off the truck and how it gets to the bay before it arrives. A sound, level concrete floor is assumed; confirming your slab is the customer's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outer clamping runs \u003cstrong\u003e10\"-24\" (254 - 609 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and inner clamping \u003cstrong\u003e12\"-24\" (304.8 - 609.6 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with maximum wheel width \u003cstrong\u003e15\" (380 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measure your largest regular assembly against those numbers before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerformance and premium wheel shops\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the cost of one scratched rim outweighs several days of labour margin.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDealerships\u003c\/strong\u003e servicing factory alloys, where cosmetic damage becomes an internal warranty problem.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndependent shops with mixed staff experience\u003c\/strong\u003e — a locking offset and a pressure limiter both put a floor under the result regardless of who is on the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBusy tire bays\u003c\/strong\u003e handling passenger cars and light trucks with large-diameter assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwing-arm mount\/demount head with locking offset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eErgonomic, hand-operated bead breaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBead pusher and tire lifting tool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrated pressure limiter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esmartSpeed rotation control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat list comes from the manufacturer's own feature set for this model. Specific cones, clamps or optional tooling are not itemised in the data we hold — tell us what you service and we will confirm exactly what ships before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCapacity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOuter-clamping diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10\"-24\" (254 - 609 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eInner-clamping diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e12\"-24\" (304.8 - 609.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eMaximum wheel width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e15\" (380 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eMaximum tire diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e53\" (1,346 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBead breaker range\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2\" - 16\" (43-414 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBead breaker power\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1224 kg (2700 lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMachine\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSwing-arm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eAssist type\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSingle tower assist\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eRotation speed\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCW 7-18 | CCW 7 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStandard power supply\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e230V 1Ph 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eAir pressure required\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e116-174 PSI (8-12 BAR)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDimensions (WxDxH)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e53\" x 46\" x 81\" (1346 x 1168 x 2057mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e340 kg (750 lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification and compliance, honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe product data we hold for the MONTY 1675 records no independent third-party safety listing, and we will not imply one it does not claim. A manufacturer's own declaration of conformity is a different document from a listing issued by an accredited third-party body, and where a requirement names the second, the first does not meet it. Given that this machine carries an inflation-side safety device, it is worth being precise about that distinction: if your insurer, a franchise standard or your local authority having jurisdiction requires a specific listing on tire service equipment, establish which one and let us check this machine's documentation against it before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreight equipment, shipped within the lower 48 states. Delivery of Hofmann machines is covered by the Pick Up and Delivery section further down this page, which is not the same as our general freight terms — read it, and if anything there differs from what you see at checkout, settle it with us before ordering. In every case, inspect the shipment before signing: check for punctures, crushed corners, a load that has shifted on the pallet and broken banding, and record what you find on the bill of lading at the time of delivery. A clean signature states that the machine arrived undamaged, and that is very hard to unwind later.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims run through our published \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims\u003c\/a\u003e process. We have not printed a term because the data we hold for this model does not state one. And one rule applies to everything we sell: \u003cstrong\u003edo not disassemble a suspect component before the claim is open.\u003c\/strong\u003e Photograph the fault in place, note the serial number and contact us first — equipment that has already been taken apart is frequently outside the terms of a claim that would otherwise have been paid. On the pressure limiter in particular, do not attempt to adjust or bypass it under any circumstances; if you think it is misbehaving, stop using the inflation function and call us.\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\u003eRobust, Professional Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwing-Arm Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmartSpeed™ Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic, Hand-Operated Bead Breaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead Pusher\/Tire Lifting Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Pressure Limiter\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%\"\u003eOuter-Clamping Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e10\"-24\" (254 - 609 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eInner-Clamping Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e12\"-24\" (304.8 - 609.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMaximum Wheel Width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e15\" (380 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMaximum Tire Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e53\" (1,346 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eRotation Speed\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eCW 7-18 | CCW 7 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eBead Breaker Power\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e1224 kg (2700 lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eBead Breaker Range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e2\" - 16\" (43-414 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eStandard Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e230V 1Ph 50\/60Hz 16A\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eAir Pressure Required\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e116-174 PSI (8-12 BAR)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eDimensions (WxDxH)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e53” x 46” x 81” (1346 x 1168 x 2057mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e340 kg (750 lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-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-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 \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-container kd-flex-row\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hofmann USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54965174468947,"sku":"MONTY1675","price":5266.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/hofmann-monty-1675-with-smartspeed-swing-arm-tire-changer","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}