Hofmann monty® 1685 Tire Changer #EEWH792AUC

Hofmann monty® 1685 Tire Changer

Shops moving up from a compact 24" swing-arm changer often run into the same wall: bigger wheel-and-tire packages on trucks and SUVs simply won't fit on a machine built for standard passenger sizes. The Hofmann monty® 1685 solves that with a 50" max wheel diameter — nearly 20% more clearance than the entry-level 1625 series — while staying on a standard single-speed 115V circuit most shops already have.

The 1685's defining difference from its closest sibling, the monty® 1685 smartSpeed, is control: this standard-speed model runs on a 115V, 12A circuit with manual speed control, where the smartSpeed version automates torque and rotation but requires a 230V, 16A circuit. Shops without that higher-voltage service in the bay get the same 50" wheel capacity here at a lower price and simpler install.

Who the monty® 1685 Is Built For

• A shop that's started turning away lifted-truck and SUV customers because their old changer maxes out well under the wheel sizes those trucks run — the 1685's 50" capacity opens that business back up.
• A shop moving into an older building with only 115V single-phase service, where running new 230V electrical just to buy a changer isn't in this year's budget.
• A veteran tech who's used manual-speed machines for 20 years and doesn't want to relearn workflow on an automated system — this model keeps that familiar control.
• A shop that's had a tech strain their back muscling a heavy wheel-and-tire assembly onto the turntable — the reverse-side-hook bead pusher takes that lift off the technician.
• A busy bay where techs eyeball jaw position and occasionally re-clamp a wheel that slipped off-center — the integrated diameter scale gets it right the first time.
• A shop tired of tripping over a separate air tank and a rolling tool cart — this model's built-in tank and multi-shelf toolbox get that clutter out of the walkway.

What the monty® 1685 Is NOT Built For

Shops running a high volume of low-profile or run-flat tires that need automatic torque and speed control should look at the Hofmann monty® 1685 smartSpeed instead — it adds that capability at a higher power draw (230V vs. this model's 115V).

What Makes the monty® 1685 Different

Swing-Arm Design

Side-pivot mounting arm allows quick wheel setup and a space-efficient install in a tighter bay.

Three-Position Clamping Jaws

Fast wheel adjustment and secure rim holding across a broad range of wheel sizes without swapping jaw hardware.

Integrated Wheel Diameter Scale

Helps technicians quickly position jaws correctly the first time, cutting setup time per job.

Pneumatic Bead Pusher with Reverse-Side Hook

Assists with lifting heavy tires during mounting — genuinely useful on the 50" max wheel diameter this model handles.

Integrated Air Tank + Built-In Toolbox

Enhances machine rigidity while optimizing shop floor space, with organized multi-shelf storage built in.

Full Specifications — monty® 1685

Hofmann Warranty — monty® 1685

Hofmann backs the monty® 1685 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.