Description
-Ranger LS45DS Sonar 3D Laser-Spot™ Wheel Balancer / Includes Flange Press Plate / 208-240V
The Ranger LS45DS Sonar 3D Laser-Spot Wheel Balancer is a state-of-the-art balancing system engineered for high-volume automotive shops that demand precision, speed, and automation. This advanced balancer integrates 3D Auto Data Entry and Laser-Spot technology to streamline balancing tasks and deliver exceptional accuracy, helping reduce service time, minimize re-work, and boost workshop efficiency.
At the heart of the LS45DS wheel balancer is its 3D Auto Data Entry system, which automatically detects wheel parameters such as diameter, width, and distance. No manual entry is needed; the machine captures the data in three dimensions and applies it to the balancing process. This automated capability significantly reduces the opportunity for human error and speeds up the workflow under busy shop conditions.
Complementing the data capture, the Laser-Spot system provides precise guidance for weight placement. Instead of relying solely on display icons or LED pointers, this balancer employs a laser to project the exact location where balancing weights should be applied. This visual aid reduces guesswork, ensures accurate placement, and leads to cleaner final results. The included flange press plate further extends the unit’s versatility, enabling press-on or press-off operations directly on the balancer, eliminating the need for a separate press.
With a required operating voltage of 208-240V, the LS45DS wheel balancer is suitable for professional environments that already support heavy equipment. It supports a broad range of wheel sizes and weights—from most standard passenger vehicles and light trucks up to many performance and SUV wheel assemblies. The unit is constructed with durable materials and components designed to withstand heavy use in demanding workshop environments.
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Product Features
- Dynamic, static, aluminum, HID (hidden) balancing
- Multi-user save function holds presets to increase productivity
- 3D Auto Data Entry for wheel parameter settings
- Laser-Spot™ technology for precise wheel weight placement
- Side-position brake holds wheels at precisely 12 o’clock or 6 o’clock for proper weight placement
- Open-side hood design allows for a broader coverage of tire shapes and sizes
- Ergonomic control board and easy to read LED display
- Automatic rolling wheel parameter setting feature saves time, minimizes errors
- Low-RPM balancing speed
- Rapid 7-second cycle time
- Automatic braking
- Gram/ounce selection and millimeter/inch selection
- Automatic round-off with top-dead-center weight position indicator
- Tiered weight placement indicators help identify out-of-sight position weight placements (such as split-weight or hidden “behind-the-spoke” techniques)
- Manual or automatic start when hood is lowered
- Self-calibration function
- High-volume top weight tray and side shelf storage gives you room to inventory a wide variety of wheel weights and tools
- Side shelf with built-in weight dispenser accommodates Ranger Quick-Peel™ adhesive tape weight convenient bulk rolls
- Precision-machined, hardened-steel 40 mm shaft
- Quick-release hub nut for dramatically reduced set-up times
- Side cone storage pegs keep accessories readily available
LS45DS Wheel Balancer Product Specifications
| Model | LS45DS |
| Motor | 220 VAC, 3A, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 0.55kW |
| Drive system | Belt Drive |
| Working temperature | 27°F – 82°F (-5°C – 50°C) |
| Operating temperature | 41°F – 122°F (5°C – 50°C) |
| Balancing modes | 1 dynamic / 1 static / 3 aluminum alloy / 1 hidden |
| Maximum tire diameter | 31.5" (800 mm) |
| Maximum wheel weight | 145 lbs. (65 kg) |
| Max. wheel diameter | 12" – 24" (305 mm – 610 mm) |
| Wheel width capacity | 4" – 20" (102 mm – 508 mm) |
| Balancing increments | 0.01 oz (0.25 grams) or 0.25 oz |
| Accuracy | ± .035 oz (1 gram) |
| Resolution | .25 oz (5 grams) |
| Balancing speed | 180 RPM |
| Top weight locator (12 o’clock) | Standard |
| Bottom weight locator (6 o’clock) | Standard |
| Height, Guard Up | 66" (1,676 mm) |
| Height, Guard Down | 53" (1,346 mm) |
| Width | 54" (1,371 mm) |
| Depth, Cover Up | 39" (990 mm) |
| Depth, Cover Down | 40" (1,016 mm) |
| Power Cord Length | 63" (1,600 mm) |
| Inside & outside measuring | Standard |
| Millimeter / inches selection | Standard |
| Ounce / gram selection | Standard |
| Wheel offset distance setting | Manual |
| Self-calibration function | Standard |
| Auto start | Standard |
| Wheel spin braking | Automatic / Electronic |
| Wheel holding manual brake pedal | Standard |
| Centering cones included | 3 Standard / 1 Truck |
| Wheel calipers | Standard |
| Rear cone mount spring | Standard |
| No-mar rear cone mount pressure cup | Standard |
| Quick-release & mount hub nut | Standard |
| Shipping Weight | 418 lbs. (190 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 44" x 30" x 46" (1,117 mm x 762 mm x 1,168 mm) |
Pick Up and Delivery
Our Pick Up locations for Bendpak/Dannmar/Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California & Theodore, Alabama.
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