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.
Click on one of the section titles to learn more about the geodyna 980L Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancer.
Features
Increase Tire Tread Life
Studies show that 2-Plane/Dynamic wheel balancing of truck tires off-the-vehicle increase their tread life considerably.
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.
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.
Self-Calibration By Operator
The operator can re-calibrate the balancer in two easy steps, ensuring accuracy while saving costly service calls.
Semi-Automatic Parameter Entry
This time-saving feature precisely enters wheel diameter and distance utilizing the geodata arm, eliminating operator errors and customer comebacks.
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 |

