R980AT + DST30P + Weights

R980AT

With the R980AT, you’ll manage to save a substantial amount of space, making it ideal for small and cramped tire shops. You can keep this tire changer flush against the wall thanks to its swing-arm design and the fact that it doesn’t tilt back. The R980AT is also sporting a 30” clamping ability. It also features a high-torque electric turntable which will efficiently spin tires to seat or remove beads.

Power Assist Perfection + Tire Changer Protection

Ranger’s R980AT is the perfect choice when you need a tire changer that can handle essentially all commuter and passenger vehicles, including pick-up trucks and race cars. It comes loaded with an assist tower that will help you unseat stiff, low-profile tire beads and run flats. A centering cone holds the bead in the drop-center, further helping protect the tire during external clamping procedures. Because this tire changer can accommodate a wide range of tire-and-wheel combinations, it’s a perfect addition to any full-service bays and general tire shops.

Power assist tower

One of the most useful features of the tire changer is its swing-arm. When you’re dealing with run-flats and stubborn beads, the power assist tower will safely secure the edge of the tire, moving along with the activated turntable. The bead will almost always seat without any issues. Give this a shot on a stubborn bad without the swing-arm, and you’ll be at it for a good while. Save time and money with the R980AT.

Electric turntable

An electric turntable will efficiently spin tires to seat or remove beads. With reverse-direction foot pedal controls, you’ll be in total control of your tire changing operation. The turntable is the only electrical component in the tire changer (everything else is air-powered), and it requires little to no support or maintenance over time.

Traveling drop-center top-mount helper / swing-in bottom helper disc

Tough sidewalls giving you problems? Not anymore. A traveling drop-center tool makes changing tires as easy as can be. Ranger tire changers offer increased safety and efficiency, and the drop-center tool is necessary to the whole operation. A swing-in disc can also help loosen beads by using safe pneumatic power that won’t accidentally damage your tires.

Stainless steel and aluminum pneumatic cylinders

To make sure you have a low-friction environment, steel and aluminum cylinders work together to reduce machine vibrations. End-of-stroke cushioning will protect seals, wear bands, and piston bands from excessive forces, which end up extending the life of the tire changer.

Bead-breaker design

The bead-breaker’s speed is significantly increased due to Ranger’s included bilateral pneumatic accelerators. They are just as effective when they're working in reverse. The cylinder wont’ react if moisture is detected in the air. This removes any chance of rust or corrosion due to condensation or extreme humidity. It comes with a multi-axis, adjustable blade which permits multi-angle tire capacity, while the large, dual-flange axle keeps the blade from flexing or failing.

Enhanced bead-breaker blade

Your Ranger tire changer comes equipped with a powerful bead breaker blade that won’t stress the rest of the machine as it breaks beads, and then it’ll return smoothly when it detaches from the tire. This smooth return reduces shock loading and wear on the cylinders.

Multi-function mount and demount head

The equi-dimensional shape of the hardened steel mount/demount head allows you to switch functions without needing to move the tool. The amazingly smooth surface gently glides tire beads during mounting/demounting while preventing expensive tire damage. Additionally, this tire changer comes standard with a nylon tool head. This durable tool will protect your customer’s expensive alloy rims and wheels from marring or damage when mounting.

Pneumatic control valves

This tire changer features industrial-grade, 45-micron, pneumatic control valves which feature die cast and machined bodies which are constructed from both zinc and aluminum. High-performance polyurethane seals and self-lubricating Teflon® piston guides help make your tire changer stronger and longer lasting. Valve plungers feature muffled extrication ports that blow away dirt and other contaminants each time the valve goes into the release position.

Adjustable RimGuard™ wheel clamps

Ranger has their tire changers feature exclusive RimGuard™ wheel clamps come standard on the R980AT tire changer, and the gigantic turntable allows them to expand 30”. Dual multi-tooth jaw sets permit internal and external clamping, and the vertical-mount design which will reduce the time you spend on each tire.

Simple foot-pedal control

You won’t find any heavy, rusted-out pedals here. These are forged steel and they’re long lasting. They’re also durable and lightweight and are resistant to corrosion. The snap-action pedal always return immediately to their starting positions when released. The pedal’s high responsiveness prevents tire tears as it speeds up operations. Multi-link rod connections support non-binding plunger movement and better bilateral control.

Maintenance-free gearbox

This tire changer has a hands-free gearbox, which means it will never need maintenance. It also has a massive oil and grease reservoir which results in improved heat dissipation and component lubrication. Internal baffles and a constant seating stress flange gasket ensure you’ll have positive, leak-free venting. Ranger prefers to use precision helical gears in their tire changers instead of using loud, clunky spur gear transmissions.

Standard wheel service accessories

Get the most out of your tire changer purchase. Included with your purchase is a soap bucket and a brush, a 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.

Sealed electrical components

None of the electrical terminals, auxiliary switches or motor enclosures are left unprotected. Dust and other shop contaminants are kept out as well. The internal cavity of this tire changer will always be clean, just another way Ranger tries to give you the most bang for your buck.

Advanced drive belt system

The R980AT included a drive belt which evenly disperses wear while improving belt support. Flex-bonded cords and flex-weave covers keep away oil, heat, and other contaminants which can end up threatening the efficiency of the machine.

Spring-assisted tool shaft

A 45mm spring-assisted hexagonal vertical tool shaft and a hardened-steel horizontal outrigger support arm work to ensure that the mount-demount tool head remains stable and precisely aimed.

Foot-controlled tire inflator

You’ll be able to inflate tires without lifting a finger. The tire changer features a sure-grip clip-on valve chuck on the inflation hose (for hands-free operation), and an air pressure dump valve allows you to easily release the air from the tire.

DST30P

The DST30P is capable of accurately and efficiently calibrating wheel and tire configurations. This wheel balancer can easily handle wheels up to 30” in diameter. The DST30P utilizes its Direct-Axis drive system to help keep it running smoothly over time. It features a single belt which connects the motor and unbalance sensor, thereby eliminating most maintenance costs during your wheel balancer’s many years of service. The highly visible LED displays show you exactly where to place the weights in seconds flat. The indicators let you see weight positions when the mounted wheel is rolled top-dead-center.

The Direct-Axis drive system helps ensure that the DST30P keeps running smoothly over time. A single belt connects the motor and unbalance sensor, which eliminates most maintenance costs during your wheel balancer’s many years of service.

The DST30P doubles the potential placement for wheel weights while still maintaining a space-conscious and cost-effective shop solution. It features dynamic, static, and ALU balancing modes which come standard on each unit. It also boasts dual plane calibration for all OEM configurations and performance wheels.

Ranger’s proprietary Digital Sensor Technology includes a 16-digit digital sensor processor and single-chip technology which results in better speed and accuracy in your readings. OEM and performance wheels require this sort of intuitive technology for proper balancing in your readings, so make sure that any wheel balancer you choose if fully capable of servicing these specialized wheel types.

Single-chip circuit board architecture upgrades performance and reliability over multi-chip installations, (e.g., latency reductions, substantial boost in device throughout). A quick, dedicated hyper transport protocol allows data to communicate with the microprocessor much faster than it would otherwise be possible. The single-chip boards also use less power and can better dissipate heat.

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. The piezoelectric force sensors are some of the most sensitive that Ranger has ever developed, and they offer superior stability and fatigue resistance for unlimited service life with your wheel balancer. High-rigidity quartz crystal sensors offer high frequency detection in all three measured directions.

Quick and precise setup

You’ll be able to work on essentially all wheel types since you’ll have a diverse arrangement of hardened-steel mounting cones. Some wheel types you'll be able to work on include 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 sure to not accidentally damage tires or wheels during balancing procedures.

Mounting cone package

The DST30P wheel balancer tooling package includes car and light truck cones, as well as a heavy-duty truck cone. This high-quality package comes complete with three “smaller” cones: 1.75” - 2.75”, 2.75” - 3.50” and 3.50” - 4.25”, in addition to one truck cone 4.50”-5.00”. Once an optional accessory, the 4.5”-5.0” truck cone now comes standard. If you need a larger cone, there is an even larger double-sided centering Truck Cone Kit which can fit 4.75”-6.75” is sold separately and fits the DST30P.

The double-sided centering cone fits hub sizes 4.75”-6.75”. Simply put, Ranger wheel balancers can easily accommodate most OEM and aftermarket wheel configurations.

Tape weight feeder

The DST30P has a tape weight feeder located conveniently on a side-shelf that’s built into the wheel balancer. You’ll never have to worry about losing or misplacing your Ranger easy-to-peel adhesive tape weight.

Tape Weight Rolls

Ranger’s Stick-On-Steel weights offer an incredible fit, as well as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Their weights are designed to be corrosion resistant and have little impact on the environment. Show your customers that you’re working with quality by using an adhesive that is extra-sticky, lessening the chance of it becoming loose and falling off the wheel.