Atlas® TC289LH Tire Changer with Left Hand Assist Arm #ATETC289LH-FPD

Atlas® TC289LH Tire Changer with Left Hand Assist Arm

Not every shop has room for a large-footprint tire changer, and not every budget stretches to premium tilt-back convenience — sometimes the job just calls for a solid large-rim-clamp changer that fits in a smaller bay and costs less up front. The Atlas® TC289LH covers that need with a compact 81"x54" footprint and a standard left-hand assist arm for stiff sidewalls, all at a lower price than its tilt-back sibling.

The TC289LH's closest sibling is the Atlas TC755EZ, and the difference is the tilt-back column: the TC755EZ adds that feature in a larger 77"x70" footprint at a $700 higher price, while the TC289LH keeps the same rim range in a smaller, more budget-friendly package.

Who the TC289LH Is Built For

• A general-repair shop squeezed into an older strip-mall bay that can't fit the 77"x70" footprint of a tilt-back changer — the TC289LH's 81"x54" swing-arm layout tucks against a wall instead of eating the middle of the floor.
• An owner-operator replacing a worn-out entry-level changer who doesn't want to pay for a tilt-back column they'll rarely use on standard passenger and light-truck work.
• A tech who's tired of gouging alloy wheels with a right-hand-only mount tool — the left-hand assist arm lets the shop run mount/demount from whichever side the bay layout actually favors.
• A mixed used-car lot that buys wheel-and-tire sets in bulk, from compact 12" steelies up to 28" custom alloys, without swapping jaw hardware between jobs.
• A shop that keeps eating comebacks on old, sun-baked tires with stuck beads — the 5,500 lb. bead breaker force handles those without a second attempt or a pry-bar workaround.
• A detail-conscious shop that's had customer complaints about scratched rims from a bargain-bin changer — the metal mount/demount head with plastic-insert protection is the fix.

What the TC289LH Is NOT Built For

Shops that want a tilt-back column for easier wheel loading should look at the Atlas TC755EZ instead — it adds that feature in a larger 77"x70" footprint at a higher price.

What Makes the TC289LH Different

Large Rim-Clamp / Swing-Arm Design

Extra-large turntable gives more clearance for bigger wheel-and-tire assemblies in a compact 81"x54" footprint.

Left Hand Assist Arm Included

Adds a dedicated pressing block/disk assist arm on the left side, standard on this model at no extra cost, for controlling stiff sidewalls.

Adjustable 3-Position Jaws

Stretch the clamping range from an 11 7/8" wheel up to a 28" wheel on the same machine.

Adjustable Bead Breaker Plate + 5,500 lb. Force

Handles stuck, aged, or high-sidewall tires that beat up lighter-duty changers.

Metal Mount/Demount Head

Metal roller or replaceable plastic inserts protect wheel finishes during service.

Full Specifications — TC289LH

Atlas Warranty — TC289LH

Atlas backs the TC289LH with the following coverage terms.

Warranty service is coordinated through Alamo Equipment & Service. Call (844) 480-6059 with any warranty question — we help coordinate service, not just point you to a manufacturer hotline.

⚠️ Confirm exact terms at the time of purchase.