Ken-Tool Introduces Easy-Lift Bead-Seating Stand
AKRON, OHIO – The Easy-Lift Bead-Seating Stand from Ken-Tool is ergonomically designed to increase productivity and reduce back strain and injuries for drivers.
AKRON, OHIO – The Easy-Lift Bead-Seating Stand from Ken-Tool is ergonomically designed to increase productivity and reduce back strain and injuries for drivers. The Easy-Lift aligns tire beads concentrically on the wheel, resulting in improved vehicle ride and longer tire life.
The Easy-Lift stand comes in two sizes for 22.5” diameter wheels: Item #36016 features a standard-sized crown to handle wheels with 8-1/2” center-holes, and Item #36017 features a larger crown to fit European-sized 11” center holes. Both are portable and weigh just 37 pounds and a small footprint of 24” H x 26” W x 27” L allows Easy-Lift to store anywhere.
For more information, visit www.kentool.com.
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