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Transform your tire service operation with this comprehensive Ranger R980XR NEXTGEN™ tire changer and DST30P wheel balancer combo. Designed for the modern shop handling everyday passenger cars, pick-ups, SUVs, and light trucks, this powerful duo delivers professional-grade performance at an exceptional value. The R980XR features a space-saving swing-arm design with a 30" maximum clamping range, dual pneumatic clamping cylinders, and TurboBlast™ bead seating for fast, efficient tire changes. Paired with the DST30P wheel balancer, which boasts a 40mm hardened-steel shaft, 6-9 second cycle time, and ±1 gram accuracy, you get a complete tire service solution that maximizes productivity and profit. Each machine is engineered with rugged construction, intuitive controls, and maintenance-free components built to handle high-volume operations for years to come.
Fast Tire Changes, Simplified Swing-Arm Design
Most repair shops service everyday commuter cars, pick-ups and SUVs with tires and wheels that are relatively easy to work with. The R980XR is ideal for such environments, offering 10"-30" inside clamping and 8"-26" outside clamping capabilities. It installs flush against the wall to save valuable floor space, and the included non-marring duck heads are perfect for a wide variety of wheels. With a fixed tower design and single-tower assist, this model performs basic tire changes quickly and safely. Use it as your primary machine or as a reliable back-up to your more sophisticated equipment.
Designed to Perform, Built to Last
Each R980XR tire changer features the latest in design and wheel service technology, providing the best value and performance in its class. The powerful 3 HP motor (220 VAC 50-60 HZ) and maintenance-free gearbox work systematically at a controlled speed for easy tire removal and installation. The gearbox features a large oil and grease reservoir that provides efficient heat dissipation and improved lubrication for longer service life. Internal baffles and a constant seating stress flange gasket assure positive, leak-free venting. Precision helical gears operate much more smoothly and quietly than typical spur gear transmissions. Ergonomic controls are sensibly placed to minimize excessive reaching, walking or bending, resulting in more jobs per day and increased profits.
Electric Turntable with Reversible Control
The high-torque electric turntable offers faster speeds and reversible direction to keep you moving. By controlling the speeds, your low-profile and run-flat beads have time to relax, all but eliminating the main cause of tire damage. This electric/air drive system requires 140-165 PSI (10-11 BAR) and delivers consistent, reliable performance cycle after cycle.
Traveling Drop-Center Top-Mount Helper / Swing-In Bottom Helper Disc
A powerful pneumatic drop-center tool dramatically reduces the effort required to change tires with tougher sidewalls. Operators can concentrate on working safer and more efficiently. The helper holds run-flat and low-profile sidewalls in the drop-center, then follows the bead around as the tire mounts. A "swing-in" bottom disc can be used to re-loosen stubborn bottom beads or provide lift and support for wide or heavy tires.
Updated Electric Motor & Upfront Controls
The improved electric motor features rugged copper rotor construction, high-quality bearings, thermal-cool epoxy insulation, and durable rolled steel frames. All controls are ergonomically placed for easy access and operation that's as efficient as it is comfortable. The entire system is designed to minimize fatigue and maximize throughput in busy shop environments.
Stainless Steel and Aluminum Pneumatic Cylinders
Dual pneumatic cylinders provide the table clamping system with incredible power and reliability. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum, these cylinders are designed to reduce machine vibration and provide low-friction, long-life operation. Internal end-of-stroke cushions are standard, offering extra cushioning at the end of each full stroke to reduce wear on seals, wear bands and piston rods. The stainless-steel construction does not react with moisture in the air, so there's never a risk of corrosion due to condensation.
Balanced Flywheel & Bead-Breaker Design
Every flywheel is perfectly balanced to eliminate as much vibration and machine component stress as possible. The pneumatic blade bead-breaker system features bilateral pneumatic accelerators that offer incredible speeds, even in reverse. A multi-axis, adjustable blade allows operators multi-angle tire capacity, as well as a large, dual-flange axle that completely eliminates blade flex and premature failure. The blade settings can be adjusted according to individual user preferences, permitting a larger variety of tire and wheel combinations. A sizeable rubber bump-stop makes returns smoother than ever, reducing shock loading and cylinder wear.
Multi-Function Mount & Demount Head
The equi-dimensional shape of the hardened alloy steel mount and demount head features a micro-smooth tool head surface that glides tire beads during mounting and demounting procedures. In addition to the standard alloy-steel head, a rugged polymer mount/demount head with adapter is included to protect fragile tires and rims from metal-to-metal contact damage. This dual-head system ensures you're prepared for any wheel type.
Pneumatic Control Valves & High-Pressure Tubing
Industrial-grade, 45-micron pneumatic control valves feature die cast and machined bodies constructed from zinc and aluminum. High-performance polyurethane seals and self-lubricating Teflon® piston guides extend the life of the tire changer and improve overall performance. Valve plungers feature muffled extrication ports that direct any dirt or contamination accumulated on the outside perimeter of the spool to be automatically blown away each time the valve goes into the release position. High-pressure polyurethane pneumatic tubing is equipped with a seamless bore for better flow rates, high abrasion resistance, high burst tolerance, and maximum kink resistance.
Adjustable RimGuard™ Wheel Clamps
Ranger's exclusive RimGuard™ wheel clamps expand up to 30" (762 mm) inside diameter and 8"-26" (203-660 mm) outside diameter. Made from high-quality hardened steel, the 4-clamp internal/external system features two sets of multi-teeth jaws, as well as vertical mounting bolts that let you change tires quickly and securely. The clamps accommodate a maximum rim width of 15" (381 mm) and a maximum tire diameter of 50" (1,270 mm).
Easier Bead Lubrication & Geometric Tabletop
Visual inspections are crucial to proper tire changer operation. Ranger's geometric tabletop makes bead lubrication easier, and inspecting those crucial lower beads during mounts and demounts is a cinch. A large soap/lubricator bucket with brush is included for convenient bead lubrication.
Simple Foot-Pedal Control
Forged steel foot pedal levers can handle heavy-duty operations, no matter how often they're used. Snap-action springs return the pedal to the neutral position the moment you let go. Features multi-link rod connections for non-binding plunger movement and precise bilateral control. The tire changers are extremely responsive, so you don't accidentally tear a tire or slow down operations.
TurboBlast™ Bead Seating System
The TurboBlast™ bead seating system, found exclusively on Ranger tire changers, forces air to help seat stubborn beads. Using a powerful blast from an attached hose, the non-marring nylon discharge barrel features a contoured tab that locks securely on the edge of the rim for better control during air discharge between the tire and wheel. A welded-steel, eight-gallon surge tank is ready at all times for heavy-duty use and extremely fast charge times. The system includes a manual lock bead seating system with an inflation restraint device for safe operation.
Standard Wheel Service Accessories
To keep your shop running as efficiently as possible, a comprehensive range of wheel service accessories accompanies your tire changer. Included items: tool holder, inflation gauge with integrated air dump valve, inflation pressure regulator/limiter, water filter, oiler/lubricator, air regulator, breaker bar, soap bucket and brush, plastic wheel protector kit with turntable jaw covers, bead-breaker blade boots, specialized mount/demount head covers, and a hardened steel tire iron and bead lever tool to assist with even the most stubborn tire change operations. A tool tray/bin storage system keeps everything organized and within reach.
Sealed Electrical Components
All main-lead electrical terminals, auxiliary switches and motor enclosures are completely sealed. No dust or other contaminant can clog or damage the terminal leads. It's just one less thing to worry about when you choose Ranger for your shop's tire changer.
Advanced Drive Belt System
The drive-belt on the R980XR has convex sidewalls that evenly distribute wear and provide belt support, letting your tire changer operate at full efficiency for years to come. Flex-bonded cords and flex-weave covers reliably fend off attacks by oil, heat, age, and other environmental factors.
Spring-Assisted Tool Shaft & Foot-Controlled Tire Inflator
A 45 mm spring-assisted hexagonal vertical tool shaft and hardened-steel horizontal outrigger support arm maintain perfect position of the mount-demount tool head during all tire service procedures, greatly reducing the chance of tire damage. An easily accessed, pedal-activated tire inflator immediately starts inflating tires when the ergonomically placed foot pedal is depressed. A sure-grip clip-on valve chuck is attached directly to the inflation hose, permitting operators to inflate tires without ever using their hands. An air pressure dump valve is integrated into the structure of the tire changer itself, enabling you to lower tire pressure with just the push of a button.
Optional Motorcycle Clamps Available
Changing motorcycle tires? No problem. The R980XR tire changer fits an optional motorcycle clamp (sold separately). The motorcycle turntable clamps option expands your service capabilities and client base. The more clients you service, the more you add to your bottom line.
The DST30P wheel balancer accurately and efficiently calibrates wheel and tire configurations with one-spin precision. This auto and light truck wheel balancer handles wheels up to a 30" diameter (254-672 mm), with a maximum tire diameter of 50" (1,270 mm) and maximum tire weight of 150 lbs (68 kg). The unit features a precision-cut 64-tooth magnetic transducer encoder for minimal yet incredibly precise wheel weight placements. The larger encoder converts rotary position to a digital electronic signal, quickly achieving maximum profile and top-dead-center positioning. With a reduced footprint and narrower chassis, this balancer fits perfectly in shops of all sizes without sacrificing performance or capability.
High-Speed Performance with Precision Accuracy
The DST30P delivers a 6-9 second average cycle time with automatic electronic wheel braking. Operating at 180 RPM balancing speed, the unit achieves ±1 gram (.035 oz) accuracy with 0.25 oz (7 gram) balancing increments and 0.01 ounce, 1.4° resolution. This level of precision ensures perfectly balanced wheels every time, reducing customer comebacks and increasing satisfaction. The belt drive system powered by a 1.5 HP motor (110V/220V, 50/60 Hz, 1Ph) provides smooth, reliable operation shift after shift.
Multiple Balancing Modes for Every Application
The unit offers dynamic, static, and 3-alloy balancing modes to handle a wide variety of wheel styles and designs. A multi-user save function holds presets to increase productivity, allowing multiple technicians to save their preferred settings. Simultaneous retrieval of static, dynamic and ALU1/ALU2 data identifies weight placement configurations with the simple push of a button. An automatic rolling wheel parameter setting feature saves valuable time and minimizes errors by detecting wheel dimensions automatically.
Ergonomic Control Board & Easy-to-Read LED Display
The ergonomic control board features vibrant visual cues and a responsive keypad to improve efficiency and proper balancing techniques for faster floor-to-floor times. The easy-to-read LED display provides clear weight placement information at a glance. The interface includes gram/ounce selection and millimeter/inch selection for operator flexibility. An automatic round-off feature with top-dead-center weight position indicator makes weight placement fast and foolproof. Choose manual or automatic start when the hood is lowered, and benefit from the self-calibration function that maintains accuracy over time.
Precision-Machined 40mm Hardened-Steel Shaft
At the heart of the DST30P is a precision-machined, hardened-steel 40mm shaft that provides rock-solid stability for accurate measurements. The quick-release hub nut dramatically reduces set-up times, letting technicians mount wheels faster. A side-position brake holds wheels at precisely 12-o'clock for proper weight placement, eliminating guesswork and errors.
Generous Storage & Convenient Cone System
The high-volume top weight tray and side shelf storage gives you room to inventory a wide variety of wheel weights and tools. The newly designed side shelf features an open-top design that accommodates Ranger Quick-Peel™ adhesive tape weight convenient bulk rolls. Side cone storage pegs keep accessories readily available, and the balancer includes 3 standard cones and 1 truck cone to accommodate wheel width capacity from 1.2"-20" (30-508 mm). The new "open-side" hood design allows for broader coverage of tire shapes and sizes, making wheel changes even faster.
Low RPM Balancing for Quiet Operation
The low RPM balancing speed combined with the rapid six-second cycle time ensures smooth, quiet operation that won't disturb your shop environment. Automatic braking stops the wheel precisely at the weight placement position every time, and the belt drive system minimizes vibration and noise for all-day comfort.
Ranger R980XR Tire Changer Turntable Clamping Range Diagram
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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
Limited Warranty
*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.
Limitation of Liability
BendPak/Ranger shall have no obligation pursuant to this Warranty with respect to products which in our sole judgment have been altered damaged, misused, abused, badly worn, lost or improperly maintained. This Warranty is null and void if the customer or any other person other than an authorized representative of BendPak/Ranger has made any attempt to service or modify the tool prior to its return to BendPak/Ranger under this Warranty. In no event will either party be liable for any damage caused by the other party's failure to fulfill its responsibilities under these terms and conditions. In no event will either party be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages BendPak/Ranger products are provided and sold as is without any express or implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. No warranties, expressed or implied, will apply after this period. BendPak/Ranger may modify these terms and conditions at any time by either providing the customer with written notice or posting such revised terms on www.bendpak.com. Such revised terms shall be effective thirty days from the date of such written notice or posting.
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