#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Adds Foot-Pedal Operated Wheel Lift
Hunter announced its new style wheel lift, which is an optional feature on all its wheel balancers, is now operated by a foot pedal, allowing the operator to lift and lower the tire hands free. New wheel lifts feature a low-profile, scissor design to increase ease-of-use and reduce technician wear and tear, according to the
#SEMA/GTE: New Tire Changer, Lift Line from Hunter
Hunter Engineering Co. announced a new four-post lift family and TC3900 leverless, center-clamp tire changer, as well as enhancements to itsTC3700 center-clamp tire changer, at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #41047). The new four-post 18,000-lb. capacity models are available in open or closed front, standard or long runway configurations, according to Hunter, which
Hunter Road Force Touch Tire / Wheel Balancer
Hunter Engineering’s Road Force Touch diagnostic tire/wheel balancer delivers exceptional results and performs a full diagnostic test faster than a traditional balancer, the company said. Now approved equipment for a number of OEMS including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Road Force Touch features Hunter’s exclusive SmartWeight system, its Bottom-Dead-Center Laser improves weight placement and accuracy, runout
Hunter Releases New Automatic Tire Changer
Hunter Engineering Co. has launched a new automatic tire changer – the Revolution. The Revolution uses the same process for all tire and wheel combinations, Hunter said. The fully automatic process saves time, increases safety, eliminates the need for a skilled operator and reduces the experience gap of tire changing teams. The Revolution places the
Hunter Launches New Generation Swing-Arm Tire Changers
Hunter Engineering Co. recently released a new generation of Swing-Arm tire changers – the TCX53 Performance, TCX51 Professional and the TCX50 Standard. The tire changers are the heaviest in class, with the stiffness to handle even the toughest of tires, Hunter said. They feature an easy-to-use table to that provides a 10- to 25-inch clamping
Hunter’s Quick Check Now Ready to Roll
Hunter Engineering’s new Quick Check inspection system, which debuted at last year’s SEMA Show and NADA Convention, is now available for order.
Hunter’s Douglas Named 2013 Inventor of the Year
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) recently named Mike Douglas, Hunter Engineering R&D engineering manager, as a 2013 Inventor of the Year. Douglas earned the award for his years of innovative work in the automotive service field, Hunter said, adding that with more than 40 issued patents in his name, Douglas has dedicated
Hunter Awarded for Top Sales in 2012
Hunter received the Ford Rotunda Achievement Award for the highest sales of any supplier in 2012. Accepting the award for Hunter were Jeff Russell, director of OEM programs; Greg Dunkin, vice president of key accounts; and Sharon Northcutt, national accounts manager. Hunter has been a supplier to Ford Rotunda since 1964. Today, over 600 Hunter
Hunter’s New QuickComp Delivers ‘Fast, Precise Rotor Refinishing’
Hunter Engineering said its new QuickComp on-vehicle brake lathe “improves on previous designs with a faster and easier setup to enhance overall service.”
Hunter Offers Balancer for GM Vehicles
The customized version of Hunter’s Road Force balancer can operate in two balancing modes: a standard mode for non-GM vehicles and a GM mode that uses specialized software for servicing GM vehicles.