Fortisky

What the Fortisky lineup covers

Fortisky Technologies describes itself as “one of the world’s leading aftermarket manufacturers of wheel service equipment” for auto repair shops, car dealers, fleets, garages, tire shops and body repair shops (Fortisky About Us). Alongside the wheel service machines, the brand makes car lifts. The models in this collection are:

• Tire changers: FTC-1660, FTC-1670, FTC-T2, FTC-T8 and FTC-6700 (all brands: tire changers).
• Wheel balancers: FWB-95B, FWB-8823, FWB-8833 and FWB-5733 (wheel balancers).
• Tire changer and wheel balancer combos: twelve pairings, from the 1660-95B to the 6700-5733 (tire machine combo sets).
• Two-post lifts: FL-100GX, FL-100TX, FL-120GX, FL-120LX, FL-120TX and FL-120AX (2-post car lifts).
• Four-post lifts: the FL-90PL parking lift and the FL-110AL alignment lift (4-post car lifts).
• Scissor lifts: the FSL-MR80 mid-rise and the FSL-FR90 full-rise (car scissor lifts).

How to choose a Fortisky tire changer

Start with the largest wheel you work on every week, then check the power in your bay.

The FTC-1660 and FTC-1670 run on 110V / 60Hz / 1-phase power, so they suit shops without a 220V circuit. The FTC-1670 tilts its column back and takes larger rims, up to 28" when clamped from the inside. The leverless FTC-T2 and FTC-T8 need 220V / 60Hz / 1-phase; their center-post design mounts and demounts tires without a crowbar, and Fortisky lists the FTC-T8 for low-, medium- and high-end car and SUV tires. For trucks and buses, the FTC-6700 handles wheels up to 1,102 lb (500 kg) and 59" in diameter.

How to choose a Fortisky wheel balancer

For passenger cars and light trucks, the choice is mostly about precision and speed. The FWB-8823 and FWB-8833 both list a 7 s measuring time; the FWB-8833 adds 3D millimeter-wave radar measurement and ±0.1 g precision. The FWB-5733 is the truck balancer: its lifting cart helps with heavy wheels, and its main shaft turns at 180 rpm for car wheels and 90 rpm for truck wheels.

Fortisky tire changer and balancer combos

Each combo code joins the two model numbers. The 1660-95B is an FTC-1660 with an FWB-95B, the T8-8833 is an FTC-T8 with an FWB-8833, and the 6700-5733 pairs the FTC-6700 truck changer with the FWB-5733 truck balancer. The FTC-1660, FTC-1670 and FTC-T2 each come with the FWB-95B, FWB-8823 or FWB-8833; the FTC-T8 comes with the FWB-8823 or FWB-8833. A combo puts both machines in one order, and each combo page lists both spec tables. Check power for both machines: in the T2 and T8 combos the changer needs 220V while the balancer runs on 110V, so plan both circuits.

Fortisky car lifts

All six two-post lifts have a single-point lock release, run on 220V and list a lifting time of 50–60 s. Measure your bay before you choose. The 10,000 lb models list an inner column width of 109.80" and a drive-thru clearance of 98.40"; the symmetrical 12,000 lb models list 118.11" and 106.30". The asymmetrical FL-120AX is the narrowest, at 100" between columns and 87.60" drive-thru. Fortisky does not list an overall column height for the overhead models on our pages, so call us to confirm ceiling clearance before you order one.

The four-post FL-90PL suits parking and storage, with a platform length of 117.17". The FL-110AL is built for alignment work and includes a 7,000 lb rolling jack. The scissor lifts fit shared bays and lower ceilings: the FSL-MR80 raises 8,000 lb to 47", and the full-rise FSL-FR90 raises 9,000 lb to 72". The FSL-FR90 also needs shop air at 0.6–0.8 MPa. Have a qualified installer check the concrete and anchoring against the installation manual before first use.

Fortisky warranty

Warranty comes from the manufacturer. Fortisky wheel service equipment is warranted for one year on all operating components against defects in material and workmanship (Fortisky Warranty Policy in General). Fortisky lifts carry a three-year structural warranty on arms, columns, carriages, legs, overhead beam, tracks, cross rails, top rail beam, swivel pins and uprights, plus a limited two-year warranty to the original purchaser (Fortisky Warranty Policy for Lifts). The lift warranty does not cover wear parts such as cables, slider blocks, chains, rubber pads and pulleys, or on-site labor. Warranty claims need the model and serial number of the machine, and Fortisky asks for missing parts to be reported within 72 hours, so check the shipment as soon as it arrives.

Pickup or freight delivery

Every Fortisky product page gives you two options: pick up at the Fortisky warehouse in Virginia Beach, VA, or freight delivery for the flat fee shown on that page. Fortisky ships freight only within the lower 48 states (Fortisky shipping policy), so we can’t deliver Fortisky equipment to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories. The buyer is responsible for unloading, and a forklift or similar equipment is needed. Inspect every crate before you sign and note any damage on the delivery receipt, because freight damage is not a warranty issue. Questions before you order? Call +1 (307) 441-5529, Monday through Friday (9 AM to 5 PM) EST.