Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer
For a home garage with big truck or SUV wheels that wants both machines for under $2,000.
Amazon $1,899.99 eBay$1,899.99
The Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer is the better tire changer overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer leads on tire size or wheel weight and rim size. The KATOOL ME-T500 and ME-B620 Combo wins on price. The KATOOL ME-T500 and ME-B620 Combo costs $300.99 less ($1,599 vs $1,899.99).
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KATOOL ME-T500 and ME-B620 Combo
For a home garage that wants to mount and balance ordinary car tires for the least money.
Amazon $1,599 eBay$1,599
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer for tire size or wheel weight (tires up to 44.9 in vs tires up to 39 in) and rim size (clamps rims up to 26 in vs clamps rims up to 24 in).
- Choose the KATOOL ME-T500 and ME-B620 Combo for price ($1,599 vs $1,899.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every changer and balancer combo tire changer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer | KATOOL ME-T500 and ME-B620 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 78 $1,899.99 | 94 $1,599 |
| Rim size 20% | 100 clamps rims up to 26 in | 75 clamps rims up to 24 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 100 tires up to 44.9 in | 50 tires up to 39 in |
| Features 25% | 25 bead blaster | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer | KATOOL ME-T500 and ME-B620 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 12 to 23 in | 12 to 22 in |
| Inside clamp | 15 to 26 in | 14 to 24 in |
| Largest rim | 26 in | 24 in |
| Max tire diameter | 44.9 in | 39 in |
| Tower | Swing arm | - |
| Bead blaster | Yes | - |
| Motor | 2 hp | 1.5 hp |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | 10 to 28 in | 10 to 24 in |
| Max rim width | 18 in | 20 in |
| Automatic measuring | No | - |
| ALU programs | 3 | - |