Swing-Arm Tyre Changer R980XR by Ranger

SKU: 5140146

The Ranger R980XR is a swing-arm tyre changer with a 30-inch clamping capacity, built for general tyre work across a wide spread of wheels, from passenger cars and utes to racing tyres with beads that seat easily.

Because the swing-arm design sits closer to the wall than a tilt-back machine, the R980XR suits workshops where floor space is tight. It clamps wheels from 10 to 30 inches on the inside jaws and handles tyres up to 1,270 mm (50 inches) in diameter.

A reversible electric turntable, pneumatic bead breaker with an adjustable multi-angle blade and TurboBlast bead seating cover the core of daily tyre service. It works equally well as a workshop’s main machine or as a second unit alongside an assist-tower changer.

Swing-Arm Tyre Changer R980XR by Ranger

Features

The working parts of a full-size tyre changer in a space-saving swing-arm package.
  • Electric turntable with reversible direction and speed control, helping protect low-profile and run-flat beads
  • Adjustable RimGuard wheel clamps with internal and external jaws, expanding to 30 inches
  • Pneumatic bead breaker with accelerators, stainless-steel cylinder and adjustable multi-angle blade
  • Mount and demount head in hardened alloy steel, plus a polymer head with adapter for delicate wheels
  • TurboBlast bead seating system with a 30-litre (8-gallon) welded-steel surge tank
  • Foot-controlled tyre inflator with pressure dump valve
  • Controls mounted at the front of the machine for easy reach
  • Spring-assisted 45 mm hex tool shaft with hardened-steel outrigger arm
  • Optional motorcycle clamps (sold separately)

Built for the workshop

Durable drive and pneumatic components, supplied with the accessories needed for everyday wheel service.
  • Updated electric motor with copper rotor, quality bearings, epoxy insulation and rolled steel frame
  • Maintenance-free gearbox with helical gears
  • Balanced flywheel to reduce vibration
  • Drive belt with convex sidewalls
  • Stainless-steel and aluminium pneumatic cylinders with end-of-stroke cushioning
  • Polyurethane pneumatic tubing and sealed electrical components
  • Tabletop shaped for easier bead lubrication and lower-bead inspection
  • Foot pedals with snap-action return springs
  • In the box: alloy-steel mount/demount head and plastic-polymer mount/demount head
  • In the box: plastic wheel protector kit with turntable jaw covers, bead breaker blade boots and mount/demount head covers
  • In the box: hardened-steel tyre iron and bead lever tool
  • In the box: large soap / lubricator bucket and brush

SPECIFICATIONS

Inside wheel clamping range 254–762 mm (10–30 inches)
Outside wheel clamping range 229–711 mm (9–28 inches)
Max rim width 381 mm (15 inches)
Max tyre diameter 1,270 mm (50 inches)
Wheel clamping method 4 clamps, internal / external
Table clamping system Dual pneumatic cylinders
Bead breaking system Pneumatic blade / dual
Bead seating system Turbo Blast bead seating
Tower design Rigid / fixed
Power assist towers N/A
Motor 2.24 kW (3 HP)
Voltage 220 VAC 50-60 HZ
Drive system Electric / air
Air requirement 965–1,138 kPa (140–165 PSI)
Recommended footprint 1,397 x 1,270 x 1,981 mm (55 x 50 x 78 inches)
Shipping weight 337 kg (742 lb)
Shipping dimensions 1,143 x 1,270 x 1,727 mm (45 x 50 x 68 inches)
Brand Spotlight

Ranger

Since 1997, Ranger has delivered workshop solutions trusted by automotive professionals, from local mechanics to high-throughput service centres across Australia and beyond.

Backed by BendPak and known for its forward-thinking design, Ranger products are built for precision, durability, and daily performance. Whether it’s tyre changers, wheel balancers, or jacks, each tool is made to meet the needs of modern workshops. With Genesis Equipment as your exclusive distributor, you gain direct access to Ranger’s cutting-edge equipment and expert support — trusted by professionals who value efficiency, accuracy, and long-term value.
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Use the Ranger R980XR in:

  • General mechanical and tyre workshops
  • Workshops with limited floor space or bays close to a wall
  • Motorsport and performance workshops changing racing tyres
  • Workshops servicing utes and pickup tyres
  • Busy tyre shops needing a back-up machine

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