Shop Equipment Brand rep?

[Beigg]

Anyone have experience with the brands "XKUSA" & "Mayflower" in regards to shop equipment? Iknow they are Chinese, but the price for a personal use brand spanking new tire machine being around 800 shipped is very entertaining.

 

[sofa king]

I saw some talk about the tires machines on a Automotive technicians forum and they said they're junk.
I have no personal experience with them, but there are a lot of other people who chimed in saying the same.

You get what you pay for, I guess keep that in mind.
If it's something you use once in a while, it might be ok to go with, but if it is a tool for a somewhat busy shop, I might look at other proven options.

 

[mustangmike6996]

I'd go for a used COATS or Hunter if possible. The COATS we had we're work horses. They pop up on CL every now and then. They are pretty easy to repair as long as the mechanicals aren't trashed and worn out.

 

[Beigg]

but it's sooo cheap lol

It'd be for personal use, not seeing daily business action... pending my ability to avoid potholes remains consistent.