Corghi Artiglio 500 (AM500) Leverless Tire Changer

Corghi Artiglio 500 (AM500) Automatic Leverless Tire Changer (077AM500)

The Corghi Artiglio 500 (AM500) is an automatic tire changer with Corghi’s second-generation “Leva la leva” (without lever) technology. It handles car, SUV, and commercial vehicle wheels with rim diameters from 12" to 32". Corghi calls it a natural evolution of the Artiglio 50. It processes conventional, low-profile, and run-flat tires.

The leverless head keeps the familiar demounting movements while taking the physical effort off the operator, and mounting works the same as before. A dynamic bead breaking device with two mirrored discs breaks both beads, and the axial mounting turntable clamps the wheel just once, so there’s no need to turn the wheel over. A pneumatic wheel lifter comes standard for placing wheels onto the turntable.

Key Features:

• Leverless head. Second-generation “Leva la leva” technology removes operator effort from demounting.
• Dynamic bead breaker. Two mirrored bead breaker discs move in synchronized, symmetrical motion.
• Controlled penetration. The bead breaking system is designed for precision, speed, and repeatable results.
• Automatic disc positioning. An automatism handles the radial positioning of the discs, so the operator doesn’t position them by hand.
• Axial mounting turntable. It clamps the wheel once and breaks both beads without turning the wheel over.
• Constant working height. The working height stays the same for all wheel types, except reverse rims, for better operator ergonomics.
• 2-speed motoinverter drive. It runs at 7–18 RPM.
• Pneumatic wheel lifter, standard. It handles wheels up to 187.4 lbs.
• Multifunction control console. All operating controls are in one place, with two dual-control discs for dynamic bead breaking and tire/rim match mounting.
• Rapid bottom bead demounting. The bead breaker disc can demount the bottom bead, which Corghi notes is especially useful for stiff sidewalls.

Specifications:

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Corghi 077AM500?
It is the Corghi Artiglio 500 (AM500), an automatic leverless tire changer for car, SUV, and commercial vehicle wheels.

What does “Leva la leva” mean?
It is Italian for “without lever.” It is Corghi’s name for the leverless technology in the Artiglio 500’s head, which removes physical effort from demounting.

What wheel sizes does the Artiglio 500 handle?
Rim diameters from 12" to 32", tire diameters up to 47.2", and tire widths up to 15".

Can the Artiglio 500 handle run-flat and low-profile tires?
Yes. Corghi lists conventional, low-profile, and run-flat tires as processable.

Does the Artiglio 500 come with a wheel lifter?
Yes. A pneumatic wheel lifter is standard and handles wheels up to 187.4 lbs.

Do I need to flip the wheel to break both beads?
No. The axial mounting turntable lets you break both beads with a single clamping.

Model shown may differ from current production and may include optional features. Contact your local rep or call us at 1-800-621-1563 to verify specifications and included accessories.