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Transform your tire shop's productivity with this complete professional combo package: the Ranger R76ATR NextGen™ Tilt-Back Tire Changer with single-tower assist and the DST30P Wheel Balancer with a precision-machined 40mm hardened-steel shaft. This dynamic duo is engineered to handle everything from standard passenger vehicles to light trucks, delivering exceptional performance on low-profile, run-flat, and stiff-sidewall tires. With 10"–30" internal clamping range, 7-second balancing cycle times, and advanced bead-seating technology, this combo equips your shop to deliver faster turnarounds, superior accuracy, and unmatched reliability on every job.
Tilt-Tower Design with Power Assist for Faster, Safer Tire Changes
The Ranger R76ATR is built for speed and precision, featuring an innovative tilt-back tower design that eliminates the need to adjust the tool head for every wheel diameter. Simply tilt the tower back for easier tire removal and inflation, saving precious seconds on every service. The right-side single-tower power assist tackles stubborn low-profile and run-flat tires with ease, holding the bead securely in the drop-center and protecting both tire and rim throughout the process. Adjustable RimGuard™ hardened-steel clamps accommodate wheels from 10" to 30" (internal) and 8" to 26" (external), handling a vast range of passenger and light truck applications.
Ergonomic Controls and Time-Saving Features
Every control and feature on the R76ATR is strategically positioned to minimize excessive reaching, bending, and walking—boosting productivity and reducing operator fatigue. The multi-profile traveling drop-center tool, top bead assist rollers, and lower bead lifting disc work in concert to dramatically reduce the effort required for difficult tire changes. A TurboBlast™ bead seating system delivers a powerful burst of air to seat stubborn beads quickly and safely, while the large 30" turntable provides ample capacity for oversized wheels.
High-Torque Electric Turntable with Variable Speed Control
The high-torque electric turntable drive features variable, reversible speed control for quicker tire removal and installation. Controlled rotation gives low-profile and run-flat beads time to relax, reducing the risk of tire damage and ensuring consistent, safe service on every wheel.
Adjustable RimGuard™ Wheel Clamps
Durable, adjustable RimGuard™ clamps are precision-machined from hardened steel and accommodate wheels from 9" up to 30", featuring internal and external multi-tooth jaws with vertical mounting bolts for fast and simple replacement. Advanced clamp positioning allows you to place clamps exactly where you need them within the entire clamping range—no need to cycle through the full range on every wheel.
Easier Bead Lubrication and Inspection
The geometric tabletop design makes bead lubrication simple and efficient, allowing operators to visibly inspect the lower bead during tire mounting and inflation. This thoughtful design detail improves quality control and ensures every tire is properly seated and lubricated.
Proprietary Bead-Breaker Design
The R76ATR features a completely new and proprietary bead-breaker design with bilateral pneumatic accelerators for lightning-fast bead-breaking in both directions. A 100% stainless steel cylinder body eliminates moisture contamination and corrosion, ensuring long-term reliability. The multi-axis, adjustable blade accommodates a wide variety of tire and wheel combinations, while the large dual-flange axle eliminates blade flex and premature failure. An enhanced bead-breaker blade with rugged box frame construction increases mechanical strength, service life, and overall performance, complemented by a large rubber bump-stop for smooth return and reduced shock loading.
Balanced Flywheel for Smooth, Low-Vibration Operation
A precision-balanced flywheel reduces vibrations during operation and minimizes stress on the machine as a whole. Well-balanced flywheels keep Ranger tire changers running smoothly for years of zero or low-maintenance service.
Simple, Durable Foot-Pedal Control
Heavy-duty forged steel foot pedals (not clunky cast iron) are built for daily use in fast-paced shops and tire centers. Snap-action spring return offers extremely accurate and safe operation, while foot-pedal control valves feature multi-link rod connections for non-binding plunger movement and precise bilateral control.
Right-Side Tower Drop-Center Design
The right-side assist tower features a multi-profile traveling drop-center tool that holds stubborn sidewalls in the drop-center area of the wheel for swift, precise mounting. A single lower-bead lifting disc unseats stubborn lower beads or elevates tires for tool placement. A power-drop top bead assist roller holds difficult top beads in place during removal and installation of tough sidewall tires, dramatically reducing the effort required to change difficult low-profile tires and minimizing operator fatigue. Upfront trigger control and articulating arm allow for variable tire and wheel configurations, while a heavy-duty, tri-flange, cast-iron assist tower carriage features linear way bearings for maintenance-free operation.
Tilt-Back Tower Advantages
Ranger uses a tilt-back tower design because it offers superior ground clearance and easier tire removal and inflation. When working with like sets of tires and wheels, the pneumatically locked tool head remains in place on the tower return, enabling more rapid setup on your next job—a real time-saver in high-volume shops.
Advanced Drive Belt System
The drive belt on the R76ATR is engineered with convex sidewalls that structurally carry and disperse stress throughout the unit's structure. Oil, weather, age, and other environmental factors do not affect belt performance, thanks to flex-bonded cords and flex-weave covers that protect the system at all times.
Stainless Steel and Aluminum Pneumatic Cylinders
All pneumatic cylinders are designed to prevent excessive vibration, reduce friction, and contribute to the long lifespan of the equipment. End-of-stroke cushions extend the life of all seals, wear bands, and piston rods. The entire cylinder system is self-lubricating and low-maintenance throughout the course of ownership.
Multi-Function Mount and Demount Head
The equi-dimensional shape of the hardened steel mount/demount head lets you change functions without moving the tool head. The remarkably smooth surface gently glides tire beads during mounting and demounting, preventing expensive tire damage. A nylon tool head comes standard to protect your customers' expensive alloy rims and wheels from marring or damage during mounting.
Spring-Assisted Tool Shaft
To prevent wheel damage, Ranger's mount/demount tool heads feature hardened-steel horizontal outrigger support arms and a rigid 45mm spring-assisted hexagonal vertical tool shaft. These standard features keep the tool head in the precise position you set during service.
Guide Bearings for All Moving Parts
Ranger takes special care of all moving parts. Linear guide bearings make it easy to adjust both vertical and horizontal wheel settings. The horizontal arm's hardened lower roller guide assists in maintaining an even tempo for the arm's oscillating movements. Durable rubber bump-stops ensure a safe return during tilt-back operations and lessen shock loading, minimizing wear on tower guides and other moving parts.
Foot-Controlled Tire Inflator
Tire changers require two hands to operate, so Ranger keeps both hands free with an easy-to-use foot pedal tire inflator. A push-button air pressure dump valve is integrated into the unit, letting you release tire pressure as necessary without interrupting your workflow.
TurboBlast™ Bead Seating System
Ranger's TurboBlast™ bead seating system efficiently shoots a burst of air between the tire and rim, seating beads quickly without damaging the tire structure. The system features a nylon discharge barrel with a contoured tab that locks against the rim for controlled air discharge and safe operation.
Optional Motorcycle Clamps Available
If your shop services motorcycles or you'd like to expand your business, Ranger offers an optional series of turntable clamps specifically designed to cater to motorcycle wheels and tires.
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Supersedes DST30P
The Ranger DST30PX is engineered for shops that demand speed, precision, and consistency without wasted time. Featuring true one-spin balancing, advanced digital sensor technology, and a dual-laser guidance system that adapts to your selected mode, this balancer delivers exact weight placement on the first attempt. Whether you're servicing everyday vehicles or high-end alloy wheels, the DST30PX eliminates guesswork and reduces rework—providing faster, cleaner, and more efficient balancing from the start.
Experienced technicians know that the real challenge begins after the spin—when precise weight placement determines whether the job is done or repeated. The DST30PX is designed to remove that uncertainty entirely.
Its integrated dual-laser guidance system pinpoints the exact location for correction weights, eliminating the need for estimation or manual reference checks. Instead of chasing positions, the system projects a clear laser indicator directly onto the wheel, showing you exactly where to place the weight.
The DST30PX utilizes two laser positions—one at the 12 o’clock position and one at the 6 o’clock position—and intelligently activates the appropriate laser based on the selected balancing mode. Only one laser operates at a time, ensuring accurate guidance tailored to the application.
In DYN (dynamic) and STAT (static) modes, the upper laser directs traditional weight placement with precision. Once imbalance is calculated, the system immediately marks the exact correction point, allowing technicians to place weights confidently and move on without hesitation.
The result is faster workflow, reduced repeat spins, and consistently accurate balancing—every time.
Switch over to ALU mode, and the DST30PX instantly adapts to the job at hand. The lower laser activates, projecting directly onto the inner barrel of the wheel—exactly where adhesive weights are typically installed on alloy wheels.
These placements are often hidden behind spokes or positioned out of direct view, making them difficult to judge from above. Instead of repositioning the wheel or guessing around obstructions, the DST30PX provides a clear, illuminated target right where the weight needs to go.
The result is cleaner installations, faster workflow, and fewer repeat spins.
Today’s wheels are larger, more complex, and far less forgiving when it comes to visible weight placement. Customers expect a perfectly balanced ride without compromising the appearance of their wheels—and the DST30PX is built to deliver exactly that..
Designed to handle a wide range of wheel and tire assemblies, the DST30PX maintains its laser-guided precision whether you're working on standard passenger vehicles or larger, heavier setups.
In a busy shop, speed and accuracy aren’t optional—they’re essential. The DST30PX transforms one of the most critical steps in the balancing process into one of the easiest, helping your shop stay efficient, professional, and ahead of the curve.
The DST30PX features a Direct-Axis drive system designed to keep your shop running smoothly day after day. Its simplified single-belt design connects the motor directly to the unbalance sensor, reducing mechanical complexity while improving long-term reliability. With fewer moving parts to service, this system helps minimize downtime and lowers overall maintenance costs—making it a dependable solution for high-volume shop environments.
Built for precision and efficiency, the DST30PX maximizes weight placement accuracy while maintaining a compact, cost-effective design. It comes equipped with dynamic (DYN), static (STAT), and ALU balancing modes, along with dual-plane calibration to accommodate both OEM and performance wheel setups.
At the core of the system is Ranger’s advanced Digital Sensor Technology, powered by a 16-digit processor and single-chip architecture. This setup enables faster data processing, improved measurement accuracy, and reduced latency during operation. A dedicated high-speed communication protocol ensures rapid data transfer to the microprocessor, while the single-chip design enhances heat dissipation and overall power efficiency.
The result is a smarter, faster wheel balancer built to handle the demands of modern vehicles with consistent, reliable precision.
The DST30PX doesn’t just detect imbalance—it analyzes it at a deeper level. At the core of the system is a multi-directional quartz sensor array that measures how a wheel truly behaves in motion. Instead of simply identifying where a wheel wobbles, it captures how forces move through the entire assembly—forward, lateral, and rotational—in real time.
Modern wheel and tire combinations generate complex, overlapping forces that traditional systems often struggle to interpret. That’s why the DST30PX utilizes advanced quartz piezoelectric sensors, one of the most responsive materials used in precision measurement. The instant force is applied to the crystal, it generates a signal immediately, allowing the system to detect even the smallest irregularities that other balancers might miss.
Unlike conventional systems that analyze imbalance in separate steps, the DST30PX processes multiple directional inputs simultaneously. This gives technicians a complete picture of the imbalance, identifying exactly where the issue exists and how to correct it with precision.
No chasing. No stacking weights. No second-guessing—just accurate data that leads to accurate results.
Precision matters more than ever in today’s shop environment. Wheels are wider, heavier, and built to tighter tolerances, while tires feature stiffer sidewalls and lower profiles that leave little room for error.
The DST30PX is built for this new reality, giving technicians the clarity and confidence to get the job done right the first time. The result is fewer corrections, reduced cycle times, and a more efficient workflow—helping your shop move vehicles through the bay faster while maintaining professional, high-quality results.
The DST30PX captures the complete vibration signature of a spinning wheel, delivering precise, real-time data that ensures accurate corrections on every job. By analyzing the full range of forces acting on the assembly, it provides technicians with unmatched clarity and confidence during the balancing process.
Designed for speed and ease of use, the DST30PX includes a full range of hardened-steel mounting collets to accommodate virtually any wheel type, including most passenger vehicles, light trucks, and SUVs. A rubber quick-nut bell adapter and non-marring rear pressure cup securely hold wheels in place without damaging finishes—keeping your workflow both fast and professional.
The DST30PX comes standard with a comprehensive collet package to handle a wide range of applications. It includes three smaller collets covering 2" to 3.8", along with a heavy-duty truck collet for hub sizes from 3.7" to 4.4". The 4.5" to 5" truck collet, previously optional, is now included as standard equipment.
For larger hub sizes, an optional double-sided centering truck collet kit expands capability to accommodate hubs from 4.75" to 6.75". Whether working with OEM wheels or aftermarket setups, this balancer is equipped to handle the job.
Bright, easy-to-read LED displays indicate exact weight placement positions as the wheel rotates to top-dead-center. Paired with an upgraded 64-tooth encoder, the system delivers faster, more responsive, and highly accurate readouts—helping eliminate guesswork during operation.
The advanced 64-tooth encoder improves calculation accuracy, allowing for more precise weight placement while often reducing the total weight required. This results in less material waste, faster cycle times, and improved overall shop efficiency.
The elevated, tower-style display panel is fully adjustable to reduce glare and improve visibility. Its ergonomic design enhances operator comfort, allowing technicians to work more efficiently throughout the day.
An integrated side-shelf tape weight feeder keeps adhesive weights organized and within easy reach. This thoughtful addition minimizes downtime and helps maintain a smooth, uninterrupted workflow.
Each DST30PX comes ready to work right out of the box with a starter kit that includes 100 silver adhesive weights, 100 black adhesive weights, and a mixed assortment of clip-on steel weights—so you can get started immediately without additional setup.
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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.
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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