{"product_id":"tuxedo-auto-equipment-wb-448","title":"Tuxedo WB-448 Heavy Duty Truck Wheel Balancer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tuxedo WB-448 is a heavy duty wheel balancer built to handle truck wheels up to 298 pounds, sized for fleet and commercial tire shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA back-saving pneumatic wheel lift raises the heavy assembly onto the shaft, so a single technician can mount large truck wheels without straining. The balancer self-calibrates and self-diagnoses, runs car and truck cones as standard, and offers ST and four ALU balancing methods for steel and alloy wheels alike. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auto-service\"\u003eauto service equipment\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tuxedo-auto-equipment\"\u003eTuxedo Auto Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e298 lb wheel capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Handles heavy truck wheels well beyond a standard car balancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePneumatic wheel lift\u003c\/strong\u003e - Air-assisted lift raises the wheel onto the shaft to save the operator's back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e47 in max wheel diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e - Spins large-diameter commercial truck assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive balancing methods\u003c\/strong\u003e - ST plus AL1 through AL4 modes for steel and alloy wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-calibrating\u003c\/strong\u003e - Self-calibration and self-diagnosis for repeatable accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuxedo Auto Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy Duty Truck Wheel Balancer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eData Entry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeypad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Wheel Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRim Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 to 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRim Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Wheel Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e298 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V, 20 Amp, Single Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShip Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Wheel Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Wheel Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel Lift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWB-448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e298 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePneumatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWB-CB66-VE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWB-953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalances truck wheels up to 298 pounds with a pneumatic wheel lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpins wheels up to 47 inches in overall diameter at 1 gram accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on a 220V, 20 Amp, single-phase circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis balancer fits commercial truck and fleet tire shops that routinely handle heavy truck and bus wheels and need an air-assisted lift to mount them. Confirm a 220V single-phase circuit and compressed air supply before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWB-448 wheel balancer with pneumatic wheel lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar and truck cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight storage, accessory pegs, and a standard tool box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation and operation manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WB-448-PWL pneumatic wheel lift and WB-448-HD-1 accessory are available and are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis balancer ships as an LTL freight shipment at roughly 650 pounds and usually requires a liftgate or dock to unload. Allow standard freight handling and transit, and use the Request a Freight Quote path so we can confirm access and a delivery address before scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tuxedo Auto Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTuxedo Distributors supplies automotive lifts, wheel service equipment, and collision repair tools to professional shops across North America, including the iDEAL line of commercial lifts and wheel service machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow heavy a wheel can the WB-448 balance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 298 pounds, which covers heavy truck and bus wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes it have a wheel lift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It has a back-saving pneumatic wheel lift that raises the assembly onto the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat balancing modes does it offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers ST plus AL1, AL2, AL3, and AL4 balancing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat power does it require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 220V, 20 Amp, single-phase circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does it differ from the WB-953?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WB-448 is a heavy duty truck balancer with a pneumatic lift and a 298 pound wheel capacity. The WB-953 is a car and motorcycle balancer rated to 150 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eTalk to a Tuxedo specialist about power, air supply, and freight before you order. View the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tuxedo-auto-equipment\"\u003eTuxedo Auto Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuxedo Auto Equipment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49290817011969,"sku":"WB-448","price":5040.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2374\/1441\/files\/WB-448-2-scaled.jpg?v=1782241072","url":"https:\/\/mygaragedirect.com\/products\/tuxedo-auto-equipment-wb-448","provider":"My Garage Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}