Ranger R980AT Tyre Changer

Get Your Workshop Sorted with the Ranger R980AT Tire Changer

Upgrade your tyre bay with the Ranger R980AT Tire Changer - a space-saving, powerhouse solution for busy workshops. Perfect for shops short on space but big on demand, the R980AT delivers reliable performance for everything from low-profile run-flats to tough 4WD tyres, all while fitting flush against the wall.

How Does the Ranger R980AT Make Tyre Changes Faster and Easier?

The Ranger R980AT features a fixed swing-arm design and a single power assist tower, giving you the muscle to tackle stiff sidewalls, run-flats and performance tyres with ease. The assist tower holds the bead securely in the drop-centre, making mounting and demounting safer and quicker-even on the trickiest tyres. Thanks to its electric turntable and reverse-direction foot pedal controls, you’re always in charge of the process, enjoying smooth, controlled operation every time.

Power assist tower handles stubborn beads and low-profile tyres

Swing-arm design saves space and installs flush against the wall

Electric turntable for efficient, low-maintenance spinning

Dual pneumatic cylinders for powerful clamping up to 30” internally

Serve Your Customers Better with the R980AT

The R980AT is built for speed and safety, letting you move through jobs quickly without risking damage to wheels or tyres. Ranger’s exclusive RimGuard™ wheel clamps expand up to 30”, while the TurboBlast™ bead seating system seats beads instantly with a controlled blast of air. Forged steel foot pedals, high-pressure pneumatic tubing and a maintenance-free gearbox mean you spend less time on upkeep and more time serving customers.

TurboBlast™ bead seating for fast, damage-free inflation

Geometric tabletop for easy bead lubrication and inspection

Snap-action, corrosion-resistant foot pedals for responsive control

Maintenance-free gearbox and sealed electrical components for long life

Why Choose the R980AT for Your Tyre Shop?

The Ranger R980AT stands out for its blend of power, compact footprint and operator-friendly features. It’s ideal for general repair shops, tyre retailers and mobile fitters who need a reliable machine that won’t crowd the workspace. With a 3HP motor, robust pneumatic bead breaker and a full set of accessories included, you’re ready for any job-from standard passenger cars to performance vehicles and light trucks.

Handles wheels up to 50” in diameter and 18” wide

High-torque motor and advanced drive belt for smooth, quiet operation

Includes wheel protector kit, bead lever tool, soap bucket and more

Two-year structural warranty, one-year on components

Get your workshop sorted with the Ranger R980AT Tyre Changer-the smart, space-saving choice for busy shops that want fast, safe and hassle-free tyre service, every time.

Easier bead lubrication

Your R980AT tyre changer has a geometric tabletop that makes bead lubrication fast and easy to inspect.

Simple foot-pedal control

No heavy, rusted-out cast-iron foot pedals here! Forged steel is long-lasting, lightweight, durable and won’t corrode over time. The snap-action pedals immediately return to starting positions when released. The pedals’ high responsiveness prevents tyre tears and considerably speeds up operations. Multi-link rod connections support non-binding plunger movement and better bilateral control.

Pneumatic tubing

High-pressure polyurethane pneumatic tubing is outfitted with a seamless bore for better flow rates. The tyre changer also benefits from high abrasion resistance, high burst tolerance and maximum kink resistance.

TurboBlast™ bead seating

Ranger’s TurboBlast™ bead seater is a Ranger tyre changer exclusive. It simply forces air into tyres with stubborn beads, seating them quickly when simple inflation won’t do the trick. A nylon discharge barrel has a locking tab that sits right on the edge of the rim. This design makes it easy to aim and control the intense air burst.

Maintenance-free gearbox

You’ll enjoy your tyre changer’s hands-off gearbox. It never needs maintenance and has a massive oil and grease reservoir for improved heat dissipation and component lubrication. Internal baffles and a constant seating stress flange gasket assure positive, leak-free venting. Also to your benefit, Ranger prefers precision helical gears in our tyre changers instead of loud, clunky spur gear transmissions.

Standard wheel service accessories

Get more with your tyre changer purchase. We include a soap bucket and brush, plastic wheel protector kit with turntable jaw covers, bead-breaker blade boots, specialized mount/demount head covers and a hardened steel tyre 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 too. The internal cavity of your tyre changer will always be clean—another way we extend the life of your equipment.

Advanced drive belt system

The R980AT has a drive belt that evenly disperses wear and improves belt support. Flex-bonded cords and flex-weave covers keep away oil, heat and other contaminants that threaten the efficiency of the machine.

Spring-assisted tool shaft

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

Foot-controlled tyre inflator

Inflate tyres without lifting a finger. The tyre changer features a sure-grip clip-on valve chuck on the inflation hose (for hands-free operation), and an air pressure dump valve lets you release air from the tyre.

Downloads

  Ranger R980AT Manual

Ranger R980AT Warranty

Two Years (24-Months) Warranty on equipment structure*

One Year (12-Months) Warranty on operating components

R980AT Features

Air Requirement 140 - 165 psi (10-11 BAR)

Wheel Clamping Method

4 Clamps - Internal / External

Table Clamping System

Dual Pneumatic Cylinders

Bead Breaking System

Pneumatic Blade / Dual Settings

Power Assist Towers

Single Assist Tower

Tool Holder

Manual Lock

Inflation Gauge With Integrated Air Dump Valve

Inflation Pressure Regulator/Limiter

Water Filter

Oiler / Lubricator

Air Regulator

Breaker Bar

Large Soap / Lubricator Bucket

Brush

Tower Design

Rigid Fixed / Swing Arm

Bead Lifting Roller(s)

Single Lifting Roller

Alloy-Steel Mount/Demount Head

Plastic-Polymer Mount/Demount Head

Upper Bead Assist Roller

Travelling Drop-Centre Hold Down Device

Inflation Restraint Device

Bead Seating System

Turbo Blast / Bead Seating

Tool Tray / Bin Storage

R980AT Specifications

Style: Fixed Tower Design

Assist Type: Single-Tower Assist

Speed: Standard

Motor: 3 HP (220 VAC 50-60 HZ)

Drive System Type: Electric / Air

Air Requirement: 140-165 PSI (10-11 BAR)

Wheel Clamping Method: 4 Clamps - Internal / External

Table Clamping System: Dual Pneumatic Cylinders

Bead Breaking System: Pneumatic Blade / Dual

Tower Design: Rigid Fixed / Swing Arm

Power Assist Towers: Single Assist Tower

Bead Lifting Roller(s): Single Lifting Roller

Bead Seating System: Turbo Blast / Bead Seating

Internal Rim Clamping Capacity: 254 mm - 762 mm (10” - 30”)

External Rim Clamping Capacity: 229 mm - 711 mm (9” - 28”)

Turntable Tyre Width Capacity (Mounting): 102 mm - 457 mm (4” - 18”)

Bead Breaker Tyre Width Capacity (Demounting): 38 mm - 406 mm (1.5” - 16”)

Maximum Tyre Diameter: 1,270 mm (50”)

Shipping Weight: 363 kg (800 lbs.)