Ranger’s Incredibly Advanced Tire Changer
Want to save time and money? Ranger’s R80EX is a must-have machine for busy shops that don’t have a minute to waste on shoddy equipment. A multi-profile traveling drop-center tool, top bead assist rollers, dual lower bead lifting discs and a nylon non-marring wheel restraint device are important tire shop tools designed to dramatically reduce hardened-steel RimGuard™ wheel clamps help to broaden the service range, so you’ll be able to handle virtually any wheel that rolls in your shop. Explore this tire machine if your shop life demands a tool that will be able to handle round-the-clock use and abuse.
Adjustable RimGuard™ wheel clamps
Ranger’s trademark wheel clamps are capable of extending 10”-34”, and they feature internal and external multi-teeth jaws.
Advanced clamp positioning
The R80EX’s variable clamp positioning makes wheel service quick and easy, you’ll be able to perfectly control wheels when you’re clamping them.
Easier bead lubrication
A geometric tabletop provides for easier bead lubrication and allows technicians to make visual inspections of the lower bead mounting and inflation procedures.
Power-controlled bead loosener
With this high-quality tire changer, you’ll be able to enjoy an intuitive design which eliminates traditional foot-pedal controls that more often than not have technicians working in unbalanced stances when loosening beads. A bilateral, power-controlled bead loosener boasts single-lever control on the shovel handle. The R80EX has been designed to deliver the ultimate in comfort, efficiency, safety, and ease of use, and with this power-controlled bead loosener you’ll have additional power, speed, and control, especially when servicing large or wide assemblies.
Adjustable bead loosener shovel blade
The R80EX is equipped with a multi-axis and adjustable bead loosener shovel blade which helps to accommodate a larger variety of tire and wheel combinations.
100% stainless-steel bead loosener cylinder
You won’t have to worry about moisture contamination from corrosion due to air condensation with this tire changer. The stainless-steel cylinder is completely resistant to chemical erosion, rust, as well as other damaging effects of weather over time.
Dual-flange bead loosener
The oversized axle minimizes blade flex and improves durability.
Enhanced bead-breaker arm
The R80EX sports a rugged box frame construction which will increase its overall strength, and it will ensure years of dependable service and performance.
Pneumatic control valves
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 will deliver an increased service life and performance at the highest level possible, no matter the working condition. Valve plungers are built with muffled extrication ports which 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.
Balanced flywheel
The R80EX has a balanced flywheel which ensures that the machine will run smoothly while reducing vibration. It’ll also help minimize associated stress on other machinery components.
Simple foot-pedal control
Ranger has crafted their foot-pedal control using forged steel, rather than cast iron, because this high-grade material will be able to stand up to everyday use and abuse in high-volume tire centers. Snap action spring return means that you’ll have precise and controlled operation. The foot-pedal control valves feature multi-link rod connections for non-binding plunger movement and precise bilateral control.
Sealed electrical components
All critical components, such as main-lead electrical terminals, auxiliary switches, and motor enclosures, are all sealed for air-tight, dust-free, and contamination-proof protection of terminal leads.
Pneumatic tubing
Ranger Next Generation™ tire changers are equipped with high-pressure polyurethane pneumatic tubing with mirror-smooth seamless bore for exceptional flow rates, high abrasion resistance, high burst tolerance, as well as maximum kink resistance.
Advanced drive belt
The R80EX features a specially engineered drive belt which features convex sidewalls which can distribute wear evenly while providing proper belt support for improved service life. Both flex-bonded cords and flex-weave covers can resist the effects of oil, heat, ozone, weather, and aging.
Maintenance-free gearbox
A newly designed, maintenance-free gearbox features a large oil and grease reservoir that assists in providing efficient heat dissipation and improved lubrication for longer service life. You will get leak-free venting because of the internal baffles and the constant seating stress flange gasket. The rugged gearbox enclosure is precision-milled for precise alignment of horizontal and vertical bases and features precision helical gears that operate much more smoothly and quietly than typical spur gear transmissions.
Updated electric motor
Improved electric motor features the best of proven technologies. It includes rugged copper rotor construction, high-quality bearings, thermal-cool epoxy insulation and durable rolled steel frames.
Left and right-side tower drop-center design
The powerful left-side assist tower boasts a multi-profile traveling drop-center tool which holds stubborn sidewalls in the drop-center, a single lower bead lifting disc, and a pneumatic non-marring wheel positioning and restraint device which makes external mounting procedures as simple as possible, it also helps restrain wheels during inflation. A tire iron slot is built into the bead-lifting discs which will give operators additional leverage for difficult tire handling. The upfront controls paired with a sensible ergonomic design will provide ease of use, and more efficient operation. Heavy-duty, tri-flange, cast-iron assist tower carriage features linear way bearings for years of maintenance-free operation.
Additionally, a right-side assist tower comes equipped with dual power-drop top bead assist rollers which will be able to help hold top beads in place during removal and installation of tough sidewall tires. An additional bead-lifting disc and sidewall roller will enhance the tire handling capability even further.
Tilt-back tower design
The tilt-back tower delivers greater clearance and access for tire removal and inflation. Pneumatic-lock tool head stays positioned on the tower return for instant set up for like sets of tires and wheels.
Stainless steel and aluminum pneumatic cylinders
Ranger has designed their cylinders to reduce machine vibration while providing low friction and long-life operation. The end-of-stroke cushions come standard, and they help provide support at the end of each full stroke to reduce wear on seals, wear band, and piston rod. This’ll provide outstanding service life thanks to permanent lubrication.
Multi-function mount and demount head
The hardened alloy steel mount and demount head feature a unique equi-dimensional shape which allows you to perform all changing functions with the tool head in the same position. The micro-smooth tool head surface glides tire beads effortlessly during mounting and demounting procedures which will ensure that costly tire damage is minimized.
Standard wheel service accessories
There are a wide range of wheel service accessories designed to keep your shop running as smoothly as possible. Some items are necessary such as a soap bucket and brush, a plastic wheel protector kit with turntable jaw covers, bead-breaker blade boots, and specialized mount/demount head covers. Having those just makes your life in the shop infinitely easier. It also wouldn’t hurt to have a hardened steel tire iron and bead lever tool just in case you encounter the most stubborn tire change job out there.
Spring-assisted tool shaft
A rigid, 45mm spring-assisted hexagonal vertical tool shaft, combined with a hardened-steel horizontal outrigger support arm will have you maintaining a perfect position of the mount-demount tool head during all tire service procedures which will reduce the chance of expensive wheels getting damaged.
Guide bearings for all moving parts
All moving parts feature maintenance-free linear guide bearings which allow for easy adjustment of both vertical and horizontal wheel settings. Its non-flex horizontal arm also features a hardened lower roller guide for smooth and controlled in-and-out movement. The R80EX also has integrated rubber bump-stops which will ensure smooth return during tilt-back operations to help reduce shock loading and minimize wear on tower guides and moving parts.
TurboBlast™ bead seating
An exclusive feature to Ranger tire changers is the TurboBlast bead seating system. It 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 will lock securely on the edge of the rim for better control during air discharge between the tire and wheel. The R80EX also features a welded-steel, eight-gallon surge tank which is always ready for heavy-duty use and extremely fast charge times.
Space for storage
You’ll have plenty of storage available for tool and accessories with this tire changer. Keep your shop tidy and have all your operation-critical tools close at hand.
Hose/wire protection
Stainless steel braided metal conduit protects hoses and wires from abrasion and wear.
Motorcycle clamps (Optional)
Want to get even more versatility out of the R80EX? With Ranger’s optional motorcycle clamps you’ll be able to expand your capabilities, clientele, and your bottom line.
A Laser Wheel Balancer for Supreme Speed and Amazing Accuracy
The LS43B laser wheel balancer is capable of handling wheels up to 43” in diameter. On average, the cycle time is only 7 seconds, which makes it one of the fastest floor-to-floor balancing machines Ranger has ever created.
Planning on balancing truck and SUV tires? We highly recommend purchasing the Truck Cone Kit (5150555)
Ranger’s revolutionary 3D Auto Data Entry system combines their exclusive DataWand™ and Quick-Touch Data Arm™, which will allow you to automatically enter all wheel parameter settings in seconds flat. That gets you wheel diameter, wheel width, offset distance, and targeted weight placement selections for exact balancing every time. All you’ll need to do is extend the built-in measuring wands and tap the wheel. After that you’ll be able to achieve your desired wheel profile and wheel weight settings without having to manually input the data. That being said, if you’d prefer to do things yourself, you can use the manual soft-touch control panel to enter the data in manually.
Laser-Spot Technology
Laser balancers are increasingly being used in high-volume shops since they eliminate second-guessing and speed up weight placements. This means that the balance check you perform after placing inboard and outboard weights will almost always be clean. The fewer weights you use, the more your bottom line will increase. Not only that, but your customers will love the long-lasting balances that make their rides feel like new again.
When ALU modes are selected and stick-on weights are desired, an instinctive laser will mark the low-side of the wheel at the 6-o’-clock position, making stick-on weight placement and installation a breeze. Once it’s time for the clip-on weights, the intuitive data control will automatically sense that the topside weight position is desired and pinpoints the laser at precisely 12-o’-clock. Laser-Spot™ weight-positioning lasers provide greater weight placement accuracy while helping reduce mistakes. More single-spin balances and fewer customer comebacks will increase productivity and profits. It couldn’t be easier.
Automatic wheel data entry
The LS43B features Ranger’s 3D Auto Data Entry technology, which means you’ll never have to manually input wheel parameters again. On average, it takes an ordinary tech an average of three seconds to retrieve the wheel diameter, wheel width, and offset distance from the balancer. Ranger’s extendable DataWand™ is capable of automatically retrieving all outer wheel information, while the inner data set arm detects the offset distance between the machine and your tire-and-wheel configuration.
Highly precise digital sensor technology
Ranger’s Digital Sensor Technology is highly accurate and features a 16-digital signal processor and single-chip technology that increases productivity and offers unprecedented speed and accuracy, especially during the sophisticated balance and weight placement techniques which are required for new high-tech OEM and aftermarket wheels.
Once you lower the spacious wheel hood, the LS43B laser balancer spins into action, delivering precise outboard and inboard weight placements in mere seconds. You’ll be able to choose the option that best suits your specific wheel profile, such as static, dynamic, and ALU weight placements.
Automatic braking
After a quick spin of the wheel, a dual-plane automatic electromagnetic braking system automatically slows, stops, and holds the wheel in the correct position, which then eliminates the need for a foot-activated brake with wheel-holding pedals. Your technicians will be able to move freely without restraints when placing weights on both the inner and outer faces of the wheel. At the exact moment the brake is engaged, dual Laser-Spot™ lasers come to life and will pinpoint exactly where either the stick-on or clip-on wheel weights should be fastened. A bright, wide LED beam is activated at the precise moment the balancer brake engages. The LED assist light, dual lasers and auto brake will all remain active until the stop button is manually pressed.
Multi-directional quartz piezoelectric load sensors
This wheel balancer utilizes extremely precise dual-component piezoelectric quartz load sensors combined with a single digital rotation encoder which together can measure the longitudinal, transversal, and shear effects for multi-directional force unbalance detection. Since the sensors are comprised of fine quartz, you’ll receive extremely high frequency detection in all measurable directions.
Quick and precise setup
A self-centering, non-marring Quick-Nut and bell adapter set will make sure you’ll have proper centering of the wheel. It will also eliminate common, counterproductive setup errors. You’ll be able to mount wheels faster and easier, minimizing the risk of customer come backs or costly wheel damage.
Mounting cone package
Every LS43B comes equipped with both standard and heavy-duty mounting cones, in addition to a full accessory tooling package. It includes Ranger’s standard car and light truck cones, as well as heavy-duty truck cone. This high-quality package includes three automotive and light truck cones, including: 1.75” - 2.75”, 2.75” - 3.50” and 3.50” - 4.25”, as well as one truck cone 4.50” - 5.00”.
Tape weight feeder
This balancer features an open-top side shelf which accommodates a large roll of Ranger Quick-Peel™ adhesive tape weights. Your purchase of the LS43B comes with a wheel weight starter kit which fits directly into a built-in tape weight feeder. If you need anymore weight, they are available for purchase any time.
Automatic weight optimization
The LS43B laser wheel balancer sports a computer interface with weight optimization technology which automatically calculates the minimum amount of weight needed to achieve optimal balance. Minimizing weight usage at your shop is sure to add up to significant savings over time, dramatically increasing your bottom line.
User-friendly operation
This balancer has been designed to be as user-friendly as possible. It sports an anti-reflective, touch-pad display panel which features tire and wheel assembly graphics that help simplify the speedy entry of wheel data. The display panel efficiently guides techs through each balancing procedure. All operator function keys are labeled with simple, easy-to-read icons to help operators identify and command all balancing functions.
LED rolling wheel weight displays
There are bright LED weight placement indicators which show weight positions as the wheel is gently rolled to exact top-dead-center. Tiered weight placement indicators help identify out-of-sight weight placements, including split-weight or hidden “behind-the-spoke” techniques. Indicators will end up assisting operators with clip-on and tape weight placement at precise locations for zero-on balancing.
Wheel weight starter kit
Every new LS43B laser wheel balancer comes with a free kit of wheel weights. The starter kit contains one bulk roll of 100 silver adhesive steel tape weights, one bulk roll of 100 black adhesive steel tape weights and a starter box of mixed clip-on steel weights. It’s Ranger’s way of getting you started right. If you ever find yourself needing more wheel weights, they’re available for purchase at any time.
