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This professional tire service combo pairs the Ranger R980DP-L 110V swing-arm tire changer with the DST30P precision wheel balancer to deliver a complete, high-performance tire service solution for busy repair shops and full-service tire centers. Designed to handle everything from standard passenger vehicles to performance wheels, low-profile run-flats, and light truck configurations, this combo provides the accuracy, power, and efficiency that modern shops demand. The R980DP-L features dual-assist towers, electric turntable drive, and 110V energy-efficient operation, while the DST30P employs advanced 64-tooth encoder technology for precise, minimal weight placement in just 7 seconds. Together, they form a robust, space-efficient service platform that maximizes throughput and profitability.
Supersedes R980AT-L
Looking for a tire changer that can confidently handle everything from daily commuter vehicles to aggressive race car wheels? The Ranger R980DP-L delivers professional-grade versatility with dual-assist towers that make unseating stiff, low-profile, and stubborn run-flat tires a breeze. Its innovative centering cone design holds the bead securely in the drop-center during external clamping, providing extra protection for expensive performance and alloy wheels—making it ideal for full-service repair bays, high-volume tire shops, and specialty wheel centers.
The R980DP-L is powered by a high-torque electric turntable, offering smooth, consistent rotation paired with intuitive foot pedal controls that put you in complete command of every mount and demount. If lower voltage operation is required for your shop's electrical setup, the R980DP-L model delivers the same robust convenience features in a more energy-efficient 110V single-phase package, drawing just 18 amps.
Rugged construction meets advanced engineering in every detail. The traveling drop-center tool and swing-in bottom helper disc tackle the toughest sidewalls without damaging tires, while an updated electric motor ensures lasting durability with copper rotors and thermal-cool insulation. Precision-engineered stainless steel and aluminum pneumatic cylinders reduce machine vibrations, and a perfectly balanced flywheel minimizes strain on components for extended equipment life. From the easy-to-reach foot pedal layout to vibration-dampening design features, the R980DP-L is built for long-lasting, efficient, and damage-free performance in any high-demand shop environment.
One-Spin Technology with Minimal Weight Placement
The DST30P accurately and efficiently calibrates wheel and tire configurations with cutting-edge sensor technology and a space-conscious design. Like the popular DST-2420 wheel balancer, the DST30P handles wheels up to 30" diameter and contains many of the same high-quality working components—but with one critical enhancement: we integrated the 64-tooth magnetic transducer encoder from the premium DST-64T model into this more compact unit for minimal yet incredibly precise wheel weight placement.
The larger encoder features precision-cut square teeth to convert rotary position into a digital electronic signal, achieving lightning-fast maximum profile detection and top-dead-center positioning. As part of our ongoing mission to supply shops and garages of all sizes with professional-grade equipment, we reduced the unit's footprint by narrowing the chassis without sacrificing capability or accuracy.
If you're looking for more precise measuring without the digital frills, add-ons, and increased body size of the DST-64T, the DST30P is the perfect wheel balancer for your shop. It's a cost-effective hybrid unit that offers the most precise readings you'll ever generate from a wheel balancer in this class.
Direct-Drive System: The Direct-Axis drive system helps keep the DST30P running smoothly over time. A single belt connects the motor and unbalance sensor, eliminating most maintenance costs during your wheel balancer's many years of service. This design features highly precise digital sensor technology that ensures consistent, reliable readings.
The DST30P doubles the potential placement accuracy for wheel weights while maintaining a space-conscious and highly cost-effective shop solution. Dynamic, static, and ALU balancing modes are standard on each unit, featuring dual-plane calibration for all OEM configurations and performance wheels. Balancing modes include Dynamic, Static, and 3-Alloy settings to accommodate diverse wheel styles.
Ranger's Proprietary Digital Sensor Technology: The DST30P employs a 16-digit digital sensor processor and single-chip technology for superior speed and accuracy in your readings. OEM and performance wheels require this level of sophisticated technology for proper balancing, so be sure any wheel balancer you choose is fully capable of servicing these specialized wheel types.
Single-chip circuit board architecture upgrades performance and reliability over multi-chip installations, offering latency reductions and a substantial boost in device throughput. A speedy, dedicated hyper-transport protocol allows data to communicate with the micro-processor much faster than would otherwise be possible. Single-chip boards also use less power and better dissipate heat for long-term durability.
Multi-Directional Quartz Piezoelectric Load Sensors: Dual-component piezoelectric quartz load sensors and a digital rotation encoder measure longitudinal, transversal, and shear effects for multi-directional force unbalance detection. These piezoelectric force sensors are among the most sensitive sensors available, offering superior stability and fatigue resistance for unlimited service life. High-rigidity quartz crystal sensors provide high-frequency detection in all three measured directions.
A diverse arrangement of hardened-steel mounting cones lets you work with virtually all wheel types, including most light trucks and SUVs. A rubber "quick-nut" bell adapter with a non-marring rear cone mount pressure cup holds mounted wheels securely in place and is guaranteed not to damage tires or wheels during balancing procedures.
Mounting Cone Package: The DST30P wheel balancer tooling package includes 5 standard cones for car and light truck applications, as well as a heavy-duty truck cone. The package includes three "smaller" cones: 1.75" - 2.75", 2.75" - 3.50", and 3.50" - 4.25", plus one truck cone 4.50" - 5.00". Once an optional accessory, the 4.5" - 5.00" truck cone package is now standard equipment.
An even larger double-sided centering Truck Cone Kit that fits hub sizes 4.75" - 6.75" is sold separately but also fits the DST30P for expanded versatility. Simply put, Ranger wheel balancers easily accommodate most OEM and aftermarket wheel configurations.
Tape Weight Feeder: A convenient tape weight feeder is located on a built-in side-shelf, designed specifically to hold Ranger easy-to-peel adhesive tape weight rolls. You'll never have to worry about losing or misplacing your wheel weights again. The newly designed side shelf features an open-top design that accommodates Ranger Quick-Peel™ adhesive tape weight convenient bulk rolls.
64-Tooth Encoder Improves Automatic Weight Optimization: The weight calculations on the DST30P wheel balancer are more accurate than the DST-2420—twice as accurate, in fact! We've taken something great and made it even greater, now balancing your tire and wheel configurations with the most precise placements possible. The 64-tooth magnetic transducer encoder offers more precise placement readouts by making it easier to achieve maximum profile and top-dead-center positioning. This means you use less weight while you save more time, increasing your bottom line.
Full-Tilt Display Panel: We've taken the touch-pad display panel and raised it up tower-style for the DST30P. This design improvement offers more flexibility in how you work. The extended, fully adjustable display avoids the problem of glare that can shroud readouts on the screen, and it ensures differently abled operators will enjoy a more ergonomic experience as they calibrate tire and wheel configurations. An ergonomic control board and easy-to-read LED display features vibrant visual cues and keypad to improve efficiency and proper balancing techniques for faster floor-to-floor times.
LED Rolling Wheel Weight Displays: Highly visible LED displays show you exactly where to place the weights in seconds flat. These LED indicators let you see weight positions when the mounted wheel is rolled to top-dead-center. As mentioned, the DST30P features an improved encoder wheel over the DST-2420, which means the LED display on the DST30P is more sensitive and more accurate than ever before.
In addition to both machines fully equipped as described, this combo package includes a Wheel Weight Kit with 1,400 pieces:
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Wheel Service Equipment Warranty
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Duration: From the date of purchase by the original Purchaser or 24-12 months from the date of shipment by Ranger or whichever comes first.
Two Years (24-Months) Warranty on equipment structure*
One Year (12-Months) Warranty on operating components
One Year (12-Months) Labor Warranty on site or at factory
One Year (12-Months) Free-Shipping* on ground-freight charges related to warranty performance
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*Equipment structure is defined as any non-moving permanently affixed frame or main body, or sub-structures that are non-moving and permanently affixed or attached to any main equipment structure or frame.
**Free-shipping applies to direct shipping points within the 48 continental United States. Rural area shipping surcharge may apply for remote addresses.
***For all Ranger brand tire changers, wheel balancers or brake lathes manufactured on or following 11/1/2011.
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