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The Huth 2806 is widely recognized as "The Work-Horse of the Exhaust Shop" — and for good reason. Designed for high-volume operations that demand quick, precise bending and complete end finishing capabilities, this American-made pipe bender delivers 58,000 lbs of bending force, enough to handle up to 3-inch tubing with ease. With its intuitive knee pedal control, automatic depth-of-bend selector, and robust agricultural main cylinder, the Model 2806 combines convenience, precision, and reliability in one rugged machine.
Whether you're running a busy muffler shop, fabricating custom exhaust systems, or building performance headers, the 2806 gives you the versatility and power to tackle any tube bending job. Its heavy-duty swager/expander provides complete end finishing from 1" to 5.5", while the Accu-Sizer bull's-eye expanding system lets you dial in precise expansions every time. Equipped with a 5 HP motor (with an optional 7.5 HP upgrade for 25% faster bending), rugged I-beam construction, and an exclusive safety guard package, the Huth 2806 is built to deliver years of dependable performance in the toughest shop environments.
Intelligent Controls for Maximum Efficiency
The Huth 2806 offers the convenience of easy-to-use manual knee pedal control along with manual and automatic push button operation. A reduced-size control panel allows the operator to get closer to the work area for more precision and less fatigue, making it easier to handle complex multi-bend fabrication with speed and accuracy.
The Smart Automatic Mode features an adjustable return-to-home position control, a unique time-saving feature that increases efficiency by assuring fast and easy transitions between multiple bends. In automatic mode, the automatic depth-of-bend selector ensures precise bending control through the use of an easy-to-read, easy-to-adjust depth of bend plate. Set your angle, hit the button, and let the machine do the rest with perfect repeatability.
Complete End Finishing Capabilities
The heavy-duty swager/expander gives you complete end finishing capabilities right at your fingertips. The swager end accommodates 1" to 3" tubing, while the expander end allows for expansions from 1" to 5.5". With Huth's Accu-Sizer bull's-eye expanding system, you can dial in precise expansions every time — no guesswork, no trial and error. This means you can bend, expand, swage, and finish tube ends all on one machine, dramatically increasing productivity and reducing handling time.
Superior Bend Quality vs. Import Machines
When it comes to bend quality, the Huth 2806 stands head and shoulders above import pipe benders. The photos below illustrate the difference: Huth bends show smooth, consistent tube walls with no dimpling, flattening, or deformation — even on 3-inch tubing. Compare that to Asian-made machines, which frequently produce bends with visible dimpling, tube flattening, and inconsistent wall thickness. The difference is clear, and it translates directly to better fit, better flow, and better finished products for your customers.
Huth 3" Tube Bend (top on tube) vs. Asian-made
Notice dimpling on bend in lower sample
Huth 3" Tube Bend (tube to left) vs. Asian-made
Notice tube flattening on the right
See the Huth 2806 in Action
Watch these videos to see how the Huth 2806 performs in real-world shop environments. You'll see the ease of operation, the quality of the bends, and the versatility of this workhorse machine.
Easier Than You Think: Pipe Bending Basics
A compression pipe bender is an extremely powerful and versatile tool, but many who have not used one don't fully appreciate how easy it is to use. When we get people to do their first bend, intimidation tends to fade away and enthusiasm to do more takes over!
There are two ends to the machine — the bending end, and the end-forming end. We'll focus on the bending end to show just how simple this tool is. There are 3 things you need to know in advance: the distance between bends, the orientation of the desired bend, and the depth of the desired bend.
Plot your distances with a marker: Mark your pipe where you want your bends, working from left to right.
Now turn the bender on — you are almost ready to go: Apply lubrication and set your pipe in the jaws.
Setting a rotation dial to keep oriented: Prior to your first bend, setting a rotation dial on the far right end of your pipe, set to zero, will keep you oriented as you progress through multiple bends on each pipe. This is especially important if you are using bending program cards.
Choose bend radius: Smaller radii give tighter bends, larger radii are more forgiving. Normally smaller tubes utilize smaller radii (larger tubes use larger radii) with a minimum 1.5-2X the tube OD.
Bend to the right depth: Every bender has a depth of bend indicator, and automatic benders let you pre-set the depth of bend. The pointer tells you when you reach your target bend angle.
Basically, that's it. There are times when a bit more knowledge helps (When do I use a ½ shoe? What do I use for thin-walled material?). But these are compression bender basics for bending with your machine!
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Key Features & Highlights
58,000 lbs of bending force — handles up to 3" tubing with ease
Easy-to-use manual knee pedal control plus push button operation for maximum flexibility
Automatic depth-of-bend selector with Smart Automatic Mode for fast, repeatable bends
Heavy-duty swager/expander with Accu-Sizer bull's-eye system for precise end finishing
Rugged I-beam construction with agricultural main cylinder for long-lasting durability
Exclusive safety guard package, swager tray, flat tool tray, and bending die retainer included
Available in 220V, 60Hz operation: single phase (30 amp) or three phase (20 amp)
Optional 7.5 HP motor upgrade for 25% faster bending speed
Front swivel casters for easy shop mobility
Made in the USA with Huth's legendary quality and support
Extensive Optional Tooling Available
The Huth 2806 is a platform designed to grow with your business. A wide range of optional tooling is available to expand the capabilities of your machine, including:
Segmented expander tooling
Segmented flaring tooling
Segmented V-band tools
Segmented bead tooling
Segmented header flange tooling
Solid swagers
Collets
Reducers
Solid ball tools
Header collector tools
Need help choosing the right tooling?
Call our Sales Team to identify the best tube forming tooling for your specific applications and workflow!
Optional Die Tooling Packages
Huth offers a variety of pre-configured die package tooling to get you up and running fast. Each package is designed for specific applications and tube sizes:
Die Package Tooling (Use with 1674 Expander Only)
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Optional Foot Pedal Kit
Optional 95458 Foot Pedal Kit
Add even more control flexibility to your Huth 2806 with the optional foot pedal kit.
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This warranty is made for the exclusive benefit of the original owner and is not transferable. There is no other warranty applicable to HUTH PRODUCTS, and no representative has any authority to make any representation, promise or agreement except as stated in the warranty.
One year warranty *
For one year from the date of invoice the Huth will repair the bender if found to be defective in material and workmanship without cost to the purchaser. Following the first 90 days from the date of original invoice, replacement parts are shipped from the seller to the purchaser freight collect. Return parts are shipped prepaid to the Huth. In effecting such repairs, the Huth may at its election, repair or replace any part which it finds to be defective. Tools and dies are warranted for a period of (90) ninety days against defect in material and workmanship.
* During the first 90 days from date of original invoice the Huth will pay freight charges for replacement of defective parts.
NOTE: Designs SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Huth reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements without incurring any obligation to do so on previously sold products.
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