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ARI-Hetra Introduces New Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancers

ARI-Hetra has introduced three new heavy-duty wheel balancers with online management consoles.

ARI-Herta tire balancing machines.

ARI-Herta heavy-duty tire balancers feature Tri-Senor Tech, which takes the guesswork out of wheel balancing, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in every shop.

Photo: ARI-Herta/Canva

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ARI-Hetra has announced the launch of its new line of heavy-duty wheel balancers

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Designed with Tri-Senor Tech, the company said the balancers take the guesswork out of wheel balancing, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in every shop.

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Three Heavy-Duty Models

“With these new Wheel Balancers, we’re truly bringing balance to the work force,” said Bill Gibson, VP business development, ARI-Hetra. “Our customers demand accuracy and durability, and this lineup delivers just that—whether they’re servicing commercial fleets, cars, transit vehicles, or heavy-duty trucks.”

The new models include:

WS-25WB50 (Premium Model)

  • 19 in. LCD computer display.

  • Online management console for seamless workflow.

  • Built-in wheel lift for easy handling.

  • Handles tires up to 50 in. diameter and 440 lbs.

  • Max rim diameter: 8 – 26 in. | Max wheel width: 3.5 – 17.5 in.

  • Requires air supply.

WS-25WB30 (Advanced Model)

  • Digital display.

  • Online management console.

  • Built-in wheel lift for effortless operation.

  • Handles tires up to 50 in. diameter and 440 lbs.

  • Max rim diameter: 8 – 26 in. | Max wheel width: 3.5 – 17.5 in.

  • Requires air supply.

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WS-25WB10 (Compact & Portable Model)

  • Battery-powered display for flexible use.

  • Online management console.

  • Hand crank wheel lift included.

  • Handles tires up to 50 in. diameter and 440 lbs.

  • Max rim diameter: 8 – 26 in. | Max wheel width: 3.5 – 17.5 in.

With a compact width of 60-inch, these balancers maximize shop space while delivering precision accuracy, the company said.

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