Hofmann monty® 3550EM Tire Changer #M3550EM110B

Hofmann monty® 3550EM Tire Changer

Some shops keep turning away larger SUVs and light trucks that roll in with 26" wheels because their swing-arm changer tops out well short of that size, and sending the job across town or calling a mobile unit isn't good for repeat business. The Hofmann monty® 3550EM solves that gap with a tilt-tower design built specifically for the bigger passenger, SUV, and light-truck wheels a general-service shop sees on a regular basis.

The 3550EM's closest sibling is the newer monty® 3550EM smartSpeed (EEWH747B) — both share the identical 26"/47" capacity class, so the real difference is control style, not size. This M3550EM110B is Hofmann's standard single-speed version, where the technician sets speed and torque manually, at a lower price than the EEWH747B, which adds true smartSpeed® automation that adjusts those settings on its own.

Who the monty® 3550EM Is Built For

• A general-repair shop that's started seeing more SUVs and half-ton trucks in the mix and needs a changer that actually reaches 26" rims and 47" wheel diameters instead of stopping at a standard passenger-tire ceiling.
• A shop replacing an old swing-arm unit in a bay with tight overhead clearance — the tilt-tower configuration gives easier wheel positioning without needing extra ceiling height.
• A tech who dreads mounting low-profile or run-flat tires by hand — the pneumatic EasyMont assist system (roller, pressing foot, lifting disc) takes the fight out of those jobs.
• A shop that trains new techs regularly and wants a simple, predictable manual-speed machine rather than an automated system with its own learning curve.
• A bay that's still using a separate bead-seating attachment for stubborn sidewalls — the on-floor pedal bead breaker here replaces that extra tool.
• A budget-conscious shop comparing this to the newer EEWH747B smartSpeed version — if the crew is comfortable setting speed and torque manually, this model covers the same 26"/47" capacity for less money.

What the monty® 3550EM Is NOT Built For

Shops that want the machine to automatically manage torque and rotation speed instead of setting it by hand should look at the monty® 3550EM smartSpeed (EEWH747B) instead — it shares this model's 26"/47" capacity but adds true smartSpeed® automation on top.

What Makes the monty® 3550EM Different

Tilt-Tower Configuration

Provides additional clearance for easier wheel positioning and operation than a fixed-tower changer.

Pneumatic EasyMont Assist System

Roller, pressing foot, and lifting disc make handling difficult tires easier — genuinely useful at the model's 26" max rim size.

Adjustable Clamping Jaws

Nylon-protected self-centering jaws securely hold wheels while helping protect wheel finishes.

On-Floor Pedal Bead Breaker

Simplifies servicing a wide variety of tire types without a separate bead-seating tool.

Pneumatic Vertical Arm + Rim Clamping Bead Seater

Speeds up mount/demount head positioning while direct air-burst bead seating handles stubborn sidewalls.

Full Specifications — monty® 3550EM

Hofmann Warranty — monty® 3550EM

Hofmann backs the monty® 3550EM with the following coverage terms.

Warranty service is coordinated through Alamo Equipment & Service. Call (817) 865-3707 with any warranty question — we help coordinate service, not just point you to a manufacturer hotline.

⚠️ Confirm exact terms at the time of purchase.