Atlas® Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo #ATEAP-TCWB-COMBO5-FPD
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| Tire changer | PTC400 |
| Wheel balancer | PWB50 |
| Power | 110V (both machines) |
| Warranty | 2 years parts (both machines) |
Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo — Platinum Tire Changer + Balancer Combo
A shop stuck between tiers pays twice: the value line's 1-year warranty feels thin once tire volume grows, but the premium pairings price in laser sights and tilt-back engineering that a standard daily mix never touches. The Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 combo splits that difference: the Platinum line's center-post changer and its automatic-entry 2D balancer — the machines that solve the grown-shop daily work, without paying for the premium ceilings.
The PTC400's center-post configuration clamps 10–26 inches externally, and the PWB50 takes the data-entry work out of balancing — the two features a working tire bay actually feels every day, with nothing else priced in.
Who the Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo Is Built For
- Shops entering the Platinum line on a budget — 2-year warranty, center-post changer, and automatic-entry balancing: the lowest Platinum tier.
- Buyers who want the center-post configuration — the PTC400's clamping (to 26" external) covers more rim range than the swing-arm entry pairing, at the same combo price.
- Shops done with manual dimension entry — the PWB50 auto-enters wheel data: the single biggest daily-workflow upgrade from the value balancers.
- Warranty-driven buyers — 2-year parts on both machines vs the value line's 1 year is the Platinum line's whole argument at this tier.
- One-order bay builders — matched Platinum machines, one freight bill, one warranty, one service line at Alamo.
What the Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo Is NOT Built For
This is not the precision tier — the PWB50 is standard 2D measurement (no laser, no 3D), and shops with alloy-precision complaints belong in the PWB70/PWB90XL pairings. The center post isn't the tilt-back rim-protection play either (that's the PTC600), and no standalone PWB50 price is published for separate-purchase math.
Important sizing note: check your rim mix against the PTC400's 10"–26" external clamping, confirm 110V outlets and the changer's air requirement, and compare the PWB50's 2D tier against your precision needs before purchase. Questions on fit? Call (817) 865-3707 before ordering — we confirm compatibility, not guesses.
What Makes the Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo Different
The changer: PTC400 center post
Center-post configuration clamping 10"–26" externally — the rim range that covers custom work better than the swing-arm entry, on the same 110-volt power.
The balancer: PWB50 — the automatic-entry tier
Automatic dimension entry, standard 2D measurement, 230 lb wheel capacity — the balancer that removes the daily data-entry chore.
Platinum on a budget
2-year parts warranty on both machines at the Platinum line's lowest combo price — the honest entry into the tier.
Best For
- Platinum line on a budget
- Center-post clamping to 26"
- Automatic-entry balancing
- 2-yr warranty both machines
Not Ideal For
- Laser/3D precision needs (see PWB70/90XL combos)
- Tilt-back rim protection (see PTC600 combos)
- Shops without shop air
The Platinum balancer tier — PWB50 vs its siblings
| PWB50 (in this combo) | PWB70 | PWB90XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balancing | Automatic 2D | Automatic 2D + laser + LED | 3D video + touchless sonar |
| Data entry | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic (video/sonar) |
| Wheel weight | 230 lbs | 280 lbs | 290 lbs |
| Best for | Auto-entry value tier | Laser-guided daily work | Premium precision work |
Every Platinum balancer auto-enters dimensions — the tier is about measurement technology (2D → laser → 3D video/sonar).
Full Specifications - Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo
| PTC400 — type | Platinum Center Post / Swing Arm Tire Changer |
| PTC400 — assist | Left Hand Assist Arm included |
| PTC400 — clamping range | 10" - 26" (center post, 26-inch rim capability) |
| PTC400 — max tire diameter | 43" |
| PTC400 — max wheel width | 15" (13" if reverse) |
| PTC400 — bead breaker force | 6,924 LB. (anodized aluminum cylinder) |
| PTC400 — air | 120-145 PSI (external supply required) |
| PTC400 — power | 110 volt |
| PTC400 — shipping weight | 620 lbs |
| PWB50 — type | Platinum Computer Controlled Motorized Spin Balancer |
| PWB50 — rim sizes | 10" - 30" (cars & light trucks) |
| PWB50 — rim width | 1 1/2" - 20" |
| PWB50 — max tire diameter | 43" |
| PWB50 — max wheel weight | 165 lbs. |
| PWB50 — data entry | Automatic 2D (single data entry gauge) |
| PWB50 — accuracy | 1 gram |
| PWB50 — balancing speed | 130 rpm |
| PWB50 — cycle time | 7 seconds |
| PWB50 — power | 110 volt |
| PWB50 — shipping weight | 230 lbs |
⚠️ Installation Requirements
- Air: confirm shop air for the changer's pneumatic systems (see specs for the model's PSI) before install
- Power: both machines run on 110 volts — standard outlet territory; electrician confirms the circuits
- Position changer and balancer with working clearance between them (a tire bay's workflow matters)
- Some assembly per the included manuals
- Alamo delivers and installs — and services the wheel equipment we sell
Atlas® Platinum Warranty - Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo
The Platinum wheel-service line backs both machines with its 2-year parts-only warranty — twice the value line's coverage — handled through Alamo.
| Component | Coverage Term |
|---|---|
| Parts — both machines | 2 years (parts only) |
Warranty service is coordinated through Alamo Equipment & Service — call (817) 865-3707 and we help get the issue moving.
Warranty terms can change. Confirm exact coverage at the time of purchase. Warranty can be void if the lift is installed improperly or not anchored per spec.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo
What does the combo include?
The PTC400 center-post tire changer and the PWB50 automatic 2D balancer — both 110V, both under the 2-year Platinum parts warranty.
Why center post over swing arm?
Clamping range: the PTC400 reaches 26 inches externally vs the swing-arm pairing's 24 — more rim coverage at the same combo price.
What's the balancer's tier?
Automatic-entry 2D measurement — the entry point of the Platinum balancer line. Laser (PWB70) and 3D video/sonar (PWB90XL) are the steps up.
Can I price the machines separately?
The PWB50's standalone price isn't published on the manufacturer's site — we'll give you honest separate-vs-combo math over the phone.
Why Buy the Atlas Platinum PTC400 + PWB50 Combo from Alamo Equipment & Service?
- We sell what fits. Rim range, precision needs, budget — we confirm the Platinum entry tier is right before you order.
- We deliver it. One freight bill, both machines, coordinated by us.
- We service it. One 2-year warranty, one shop.
- We know the tier math. PWB50 vs 70 vs 90XL — the balancer ladder, explained honestly in one call.
- One bay, one system. Matched Platinum machines from day one.
A shop buying from a pure e-commerce retailer gets a box. A shop buying from Alamo gets a partner. Call (817) 865-3707 or email our team.
Equipment ships free — delivered to your business, no freight charges. Parts & accessories ship at standard parcel rates unless the item description says otherwise.
Atlas Warranty Information
- 5-Year Structural Warranty
- 2-Year Hydraulic-Power Warranty