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$1,899.99
The Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer rates 3.6 among changer and balancer combo tire changers; the MechMaxx TC9661 Tire Changer rates 3.4 among tire changer ones.
MechMaxx TC9661 Tire Changer
#9 in Tire changerFull review
For a home garage or small shop that wants one assist arm and a blaster from a US based seller.
Amazon $1,899$1,899
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (changer and balancer combo and tire changer), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer | MechMaxx TC9661 Tire Changer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 25% | 78 $1,899.99 | 57 $1,899 |
| 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 largest tire not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 25 bead blaster | 65 one assist arm, bead blaster |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer | MechMaxx TC9661 Tire Changer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 12 to 23 in | 10 to 22 in |
| Inside clamp | 15 to 26 in | 12 to 24 in |
| Largest rim | 26 in | 24 in |
| Max tire diameter | 44.9 in | - |
| Tower | Swing arm | Swing arm |
| Assist arms | - | 1 |
| Bead blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Motor | 2 hp | 1.5 hp |
| Voltage | 110 V | 110 V |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | 10 to 28 in | - |
| Max rim width | 18 in | - |
| Automatic measuring | No | - |
| ALU programs | 3 | - |