Product Overview

The geodyna 980L is Hofmann’s solution to heavy-duty wheel balancing needs. The geodyna 980L Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancer is designed to handle the balancing needs of trucks, buses, RV’s, and Light Truck/Automobile tires. The geodyna 980L is equipped to handle from the smallest of wheels, 12" to heavy-duty 24.5" and "super-singles".

The Hofmann geodyna 980L adds to tire tread life with its 2-Plane/Dynamic, off-the-vehicle balancing of truck tires. A pneumatic wheel lift is standard on the geodyna 980L, so heavy lifting is eliminated and proper wheel mounting is guaranteed. Users are assured accuracy with semi-automatic entries of wheel distance and diameter, along with easy recalibration that saves on costly service calls. The geodyna 980L comes standard with mounting adapters for both hub-piloted and stud-piloted truck wheels. As a bonus, the geodyna 980L also comes with a passenger/light truck centering cone kit for automotive use.

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Features




Increase Tire Tread Life

Studies show that 2-Plane/Dynamic wheel balancing of truck tires off-the-vehicle increase their tread life considerably.

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Pneumatic Wheel Lift - No Heavy Lifting!

The pneumatic wheel lift, a standard feature on every geodyna 980L, aids in proper wheel mounting and reduces related strains caused by lifting heavy tires.

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Wheel Adapters For Most Applications

The geodyna 980L comes standard with truck centering cones for hub piloted wheels, and the professional 4-star/5-star centering arms for stud piloted applications. As a bonus, the geodyna 980L comes with the passenger/light truck cones for automotive use.

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Self-Calibration By Operator

The operator can re-calibrate the balancer in two easy steps, ensuring accuracy while saving costly service calls.

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Semi-Automatic Parameter Entry

This time-saving feature precisely enters wheel diameter and distance utilizing the geodata arm, eliminating operator errors and customer comebacks.



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Specifications

Maximum Wheel Width 20"
Maximum Wheel Diameter 30"
Maximum Tire Diameter 50"
Maximum Wheel and Tire Assembly Weight 500 lbs.
Motor 1 HP (acceleration HP)
Cycle Time From 7 seconds
Read-Outs Gram or Ounce
Accuracy 1g or 0.05 oz
Balancing Modes 10
Dimensions (DxWxH) 54"x55"x76"
Shipping Weight 600 lbs.
Power Requirements 120V, 1Ph, 60HZ

Accessories

Standard Accessories

Part Number Description
EAA0283D19A Automotive Car/Truck Adapter Kit. Includes:
EAM0005D40A Calibration Tool
EAM0006G01A Storage Pegs
8-00391A Wheel Width Gauge
00058839000 Weight Pliers
8100068 Light Truck Cone Kit for ½, ¾ & 1 Ton (4.25" - 6.85")
6415714/1 Budd Wheel Cone/Budd Wheel Centering Bushing
EAA0260D32A Gold Spacer
EAA0307G80A Professional Centering Arms