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National Veteran's Council Recognizes Hunter Engineering
The council ensures that valid and complete documentation exists for veteran status, ownership and operational control.
Hunter Alignment Guide Now Available Via HunterNet 2 Portal
The guide serves as a source for service advisors quoting alignment work and ADAS requirements.

There’s Still Time for Hunter’s Summer Finance Promotion
The offers are available across all U.S. market segments with a $10,000 minimum order requirement.

Hunter Continues SEMA Excitement with Online Expo 2021
The digital experience includes video demos of Hunter products launched at SEMA, as well as other equipment enhancements.
Hunter Engineering to preview new HunterNet 2 at SEMA
Multi-store service operations now have a top-level view of undercar operations.

Hunter Previews Wheel and Tire Service of the Future at SEMA
Hunter has partnered with Bush Specialty Vehicles to showcase a mobile tire service van outfitted with Hunter equipment.

Hunter Announces 3-Year Warranty for All Replacement Parts
The new document standardizes the warranty for all Hunter replacement parts and product levels.

HunterNet 2 Portal Drives Shops’ Wheel Service Profits, Convenience
The portal shows you how much you are earning from alignment and balancing services and if you are meeting your goals.

Bosch, Hunter Engineering Collaborate on ADAS Calibration
The system is designed to increase workflow efficiencies, saving shop owners on time and cost.

Sneak Peek: Hunter Virtual Innovation Expo
You won't want to miss the hands-on demonstrations of over 20 never-before-seen products and enhancements.

Automatic Tire Recommendations Now Available From Hunter and Dealer Tire
Dealer Tire customers with Hunter’s unmanned inspection systems, Quick Check Drive and Quick Tread Edge, can generate automatic tire recommendations for motorists.

Hunter Announces New Summer Offers For All Markets
Hunter announces brand new summer offers to all automotive service providers for a limited time.
Hunter Engineering Launches New Company Website
The new site includes more in-depth testimonials, product comparison tools, ROI calculators and industry insight content.

Hunter Engineering Earns 300th Patent
Hunter has a team of 75+ mechanical, electrical and software engineers who are responsible for the exclusive patents to continuously improve the productivity of Hunter undercar service equipment.

Hunter Engineering to Participate in SCRS Repairer Driven Education Series at 2019 SEMA Show
Led by Hunter Engineering technical trainer John Shewbridge, the presentation will benefit repair professionals by increasing their understanding of quality control and reducing cycle time in the collision repair industry. Topics that will be covered during the session include but are not limited to, diagnostic alignment angles that are available on modern wheel alignment equipment, how they are measured and what each measurement means.

Hunter Engineering and Bush Specialty Vehicles Partner in Mobile Service at SEMA 2019
Hunter Engineering will be hosting Bush Specialty Vehicles in-booth at the 2019 SEMA Show to highlight mobile tire service solutions. Anyone interested in learning more about the benefits of mobile tire service and repair is encouraged to visit Hunter’s booth in South Hall (#41013), on Nov. 5-8.

Hunter Engineering is Now Shipping Quick Tread Edge with Release of WinAlign 16.1
Hunter Engineering’s next-generation drive-over tread depth measuring tool, Quick Tread Edge, is now available for order. This announcement comes with Hunter’s latest release of WinAlign 16.1.

Hunter Engineering Releases Difficult Tire and Wheel Fitment Data Trends
This data shows a significant shift in growth of difficult tire and wheel assembly fitments throughout the last 15-20 years.

Hunter Engineering Now Provides Online Safety System Alignment Information
Safety system reset (or safety system alignment) is required in conjunction with wheel alignment by many OEMs, ensuring a vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems perform properly.

Hunter Engineering Enhances Connected Equipment Capabilities
HunterNet provides real-time data to shops through equipment results, trends and management reports, allowing businesses to be more productive and profitable through data-driven decisions.

Hunter Engineering, AutoVitals Announce New Inspection Integration
The joint integration empowers service providers to quickly present inspection findings to customers through easy-to-understand, customizable reports, while providing shops with greater opportunities to upsell services and build transparency with customers.

Hunter Announces Integration of FrogData Action Analytics to Quick Check Inspection System
The introduction of the FrogData Action Analytics reporting dashboard will help shops track shop data including the services that are most popular and most profitable.

Hunter Engineering Featured on Performance TV and Velocity
Hunter’s 7,000-square-foot booth drew a record number of visitors and press during the show and featured popular enhancements including Revolution WalkAway live tire changing and balancing demonstrations.

Hunter Releases Revolution with WalkAway Operation Video
See the Revolution tire changer with WalkAway operation in action with a new video that features autonomous bead breaking and demounting that can be performed without an operator present.

Hunter Engineering Offers Online Self-Study Program
The program looks to enhance training in alignment fundamentals, performance tire service and road force balancing techniques.

Hunter Engineering Launches Completely Redesigned Hunter.com
Each product page features more product information, allowing shop owners to make more informed decisions when researching equipment.

Hunter Quick Tread Console Measures Tire Tread Depth in Seconds
The new console includes everything needed to run a fully automatic inspection lane and can be connected to a network printer for inspection result printouts.

Hunter’s Quick Check and Quick Tread Integrate with BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY
This collaboration will allow for more detailed information to be available to the customer all in one spot, saving the shop time.

Hunter Engineering Showcases WinAlign 15.0 Software
Enhancements include support for Safety System Alignment and Quick ID, making it easier to align a vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems.

Provide Customers with a Diagnostic Health Report from Hunter and Identifix
The health report provides valuable information to the shop including a summary of diagnostic trouble codes, most likely repair statistics and a list of other reported repairs.

Hunter’s Quick Check and Quick Tread Fully Integrate with AutoServe1
This allows shops to immediately deliver total vehicle inspections with photos and measurements to customers’ smartphones.

Hunter Kicks Off Social Media Contest
Enter the contest by following Hunter on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube and answering the question “Why do you choose Hunter?” Include the hashtag #WeChooseHunter in your answer.

Hunter Quick Check and Quick Tread Are Integration-Ready
Quick Check and Quick Tread data facilitates integration possibilities, such as displaying inspection results and generating printed or digital service recommendations for vehicle owners.

Hunter Quick Check and Quick Tread Now Seamlessly Integrate with AutoPoint
Quick Check and Quick Tread results can be instantly recalled by the service advisor and technician within the AutoPoint system at any time.

Choose the Right Tire Changer for Your Shop with Hunter's Decision Guide
Hunter has released a new Tire Changer Decision Guide to highlight the benefits and features of different tire changer models. It is important for shops to find a tire changer that is a good match for the types of wheel and tire assemblies they face on a daily basis.

Hunter's Social Media Contest Includes Trips to SEMA 2015
Two shops can win a trip for two to SEMA 2015 by following Hunter on social media and posting their answer to the question: “Why do you choose Hunter?” Uploads using the hashtag #WeChooseHunter will be entered into the contest. Winners will be announced Sept. 1.

Hunter’s HawkEye Elite Alignment System Approved by Mercedes-Benz
HawkEye Elite uses four precision cameras to measure the position and orientation of targets mounted to each wheel using Mercedes-Benz Quick Clamp wheel adaptors and Hunter’s three-dimensional targets.

Hunter Releases New Technical and Training-Specific Channel on YouTube
The Hunter Learning Channel features extensive training video playlists for every product category manufactured by Hunter. The Hunter Learning Channel also allows viewers to post technical and training questions on videos and receive detailed answers from Hunter’s staff of industry experts.
Product News

Hunter Adds FastBlast Feature to 51H Tire Changer
The FastBlast system is designed to inflate even the most challenging truck and SUV tires.

Hunter’s Bench Lathes Now Feature HunterNet 2
With the new connectivity, shop owners will be able to view before and after-cut results for rotors and drums online.

Hunter Engineering’s New Maverick Tire Changer
An all-new leverless head utilizes a Revolution-style tool and hook mechanism for maximum wheel protection.

HunterNet 2 Customer Portal Adds Multi-Store View
Top-level view of equipment utilization, performance and revenue generated for multi-store operators now available.

Hunter Engineering Releases Bench Lathes with Tablet
This new capability of the BL Series of bench lathes was demonstrated at the NADA show last week.

Hunter Adds SmartSpot Technology to Premium Wheel Balancers
Moving laser dot locates the exact location for quick, easy weight placement.

Hunter Wheel Balancer Offers Simplicity, Efficiency
Diagnostic lasers provide all the necessary data for doing the job right the first time.

Hunter Engineering Introduces Collision Alignment System
Collision Alignment automatically guides the technician through a workflow of five essential diagnostic measurements.

Hunter Engineering Introduces ADASLink Diagnostic Scan Tool
Complete step-by-step solution allows shops to keep ADAS alignment and calibration work in-house.

Hunter Engineering Introduces Auto34R Tire Changer
For shops with space constraints, the compact sliding chassis considerably reduces the need for floor space.

Hunter Adds to Tabletop Tire Changer Family
Designed with truck and SUV service in mind, the new top-side blast inflation system is optimized to seat even the most difficult tires.

Hunter Is Taking IoT Tech to the Next Level
HunterNet2 connects with Hunter’s smart shop equipment, including alignment equipment, smart tire changers and wheel balancers.

Hunter Introduces New AutoComp Elite Lineup
The AutoComp Elite Digi-Cal, comes with Hunter’s Digi-Cal, which instantly measures rotor thickness and depth cut.

Hunter Unveils HD Elite Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancer
The HD Elite features fast cycle times with a new laser vision system for touchless wheel measurement, automatic dimension and runout measurement and eCal Auto-Calibration, which eliminates the need for an operator to manually calibrate.

Hunter’s Fourth-Generation Revolution Tire Changer
The latest model brings many new features to the Revolution tire changer, including HunterNet connectivity and the latest software.

Hunter’s Release of WinAlign 16.2 Brings New Features, Opportunities to Customers
A vehicle passes through Hunter’s unmanned inspection system in about 5 seconds. The system then provides tire inspection results.

Hunter Releases WinAlign 16.2
This release brings new features to customers with Hunter alignment and inspection equipment.

Hunter Engineering Releases HunterNet Trend Reports
Get real-time data and management reports with this new tool.

Hunter Engineering unveils new BL Series bench lathe at the 2019 SEMA Show
The BL Series lathe features patented Anti-Chatter Technology (ACT) that eliminates the buildup of vibration (chatter) that can occur when machining rotors at a fixed speed.

Hunter Engineering Releases Harsh-Duty Option for Standard RX Lift Racks
Hunter Engineering has released an optional harsh-duty variation for its standard RX scissor lift racks.

Hunter Engineering Announces Inspection Integration with Dealer-FX
A service dashboard that provides control over dealership workflow and creates a more consistent process, ONE Platform is now compatible with Hunter inspection equipment, including Quick Check Drive, Quick Check and Quick Tread systems.

Hunter Engineering's Tool Brings In More Revenue by Reporting Alignment Machine Utilization
Released in 2011, Hunter’s HawkEye Elite sped alignment service by producing measurements in just 70 seconds and only needing one trip around the vehicle.

Hunter Engineering to Showcase Quick Tread Edge at NADA Show
Quick Tread Edge delivers detailed tire condition diagnosis in less time and with added edge wear detection, providing a greater analysis of overall tire condition.

Hunter Engineering Releases Performance-Driven Tool for Inspection Equipment
Push Reports boost shop performance by automatically providing managers with actionable data from their Hunter inspection technology.

Hunter Engineering Launches Public Merchandise Shop
Hunter Engineering has launched a new merchandise website through hunter.com for anyone who would like to purchase Hunter promotional and merchandise products, such as hats, apparel, die cast models and more.

Hunter Engineering SmartWeight Pro Offers Premium Features
The wheel balancer is equipped with a no-touch wheel measurement system that allows the technician to easily determine weight placement using laser vision, simplifying the balancing process

Hunter Engineering Introduces Quick Tread Edge at SEMA
Quick Tread Edge delivers detailed tire condition diagnosis in less time and with added edge wear detection, provides a greater analysis of overall tire condition.

Hunter Engineering to Showcase Touchless Inspection Technology at SEMA
Released in July 2018, Quick Check Drive is Hunter’s latest inspection technology that provides instantaneous alignment readings and requires no human involvement.

Hunter Engineering Launches 2 Center-Clamp Tire Changer Models
Hunter Engineering Company has launched its latest family of center-clamp tire changer models, the TC37 and TC39.

Hunter Engineering Launches Quick Check Drive — a Touchless Alignment Inspection System
Each Quick Check Drive unit is equipped with four cameras and 16 laser sensors that scan a vehicle’s wheels as they drive past, eliminating operator labor and stopping of the vehicle.

Hunter Engineering Introduces Quickgrip Adaptors for Fast Alignment
Hunter introduced the WinAlign HD QuickGrip adaptors that provide faster installation to speed alignment service and prevent rim damage with no metal-to-metal contact.

Hunter Introduces New Low-profile, High-capacity Lift Rack
The RX14 Fully Integrated Alignment speeds alignment service by 60 percent with synchronized aligner and lift rack. The FIA automatically locks and unlocks turn plates and slip plates and the inflation station automatically inflates tires.

Hunter's Revolution Tire Changer Offers Autonomous Operation
The Revolution allows the operator to “walk away,” freeing them up to perform balancing procedures or other shop tasks during the longest portion of the tire-changing action.

Hunter Engineering Presents Tire Changer T.K.O. Video Series
These tire changers offer a variety of options on a robust tire changing body.

Hunter Releases Educational Video to Answer the Question: Why Do Cars Need Wheel Alignment?
Ignoring the signs of wheel misalignment can result in increased maintenance costs, premature or irregular tire wear resulting in reduced tire life or malfunction of driver assist systems.

Hunter Road Force Elite Balancer Update 4.0 Released
Road Force Elite 4.0 software features a Balancer Report Card with a specified inner and outer error amount and a letter grade to optimize weight placement.

Hunter's Revolution Tire Changer's WalkAway Capability Reduces Tire Changing and Balancing Times
During WalkAway, the operator simply loads and unloads the assembly, orients the TPMS, enables WalkAway then offloads the old tire.

Hunter Releases Next-Generation WinAlign Consoles
The HawkEye Elite aligner uses four precision cameras to measure the orientation of targets mounted to each wheel.

Hunter Releases New Quick Tread Console for Automatic Inspection Technology
Approximately 25% of all customer tires are in need of immediate replacement or will need to be replaced soon. By auditing every vehicle and presenting timely, informative tire offers, shops are able to dramatically increasing customer tire sales.

Hunter Quick ID Vehicle Identification Technology Accelerates Inspection Times
Quick ID instantly identifies the vehicle’s information including license plate, VIN, year, make model and alignment specifications.

Time-Saving and Ease-of-Use Accessories Included with Hunter TCX625 Plus HD Tire Changer
The TCX625’s pedal-controlled inner roller saves the operator time and effort, bringing service times that are comparable to manual methods, but are safer.

Hunter Engineering Offers Compact Inspection Lane Footprint Option
Customers with tighter space requirements in their service drives can now perform Quick Check and Quick Tread inspections.

Hunter Releases New Mount Head for Table-Top Tire Changers
In addition to new wheel designs, wheel protection and durability were paramount considerations in the mount head’s design.

Hunter Engineering’s Updated Tire Changer Features Enhanced Split-Bead Roller System
The TC3700 features an intuitive center-clamp system with cam action to multiply clamping force.

Hunter Engineering Releases New AutoComp Elite Brake Lathe
The AutoComp compensation system directly determines the position of the internal plates to maximize speed and accuracy without operator intervention.

Perform Alignment Checks with Proper Tire Pressure on Hunter Engineering's Inflation Station
The Inflation Station quickly measures tire pressure and then inflates or deflates the tires according to the user-entered specifications.

Hunter Quick Tread Adds Enhanced Flush Mount Design
The system automatically measures the tread depth of each tire in seconds by capturing 280,000 data points across a 2" segment of the tire.

Hunter HD PowerSlide Turnplates Available In Flush Mount Configuration
Hunter’s heavy-duty PowerSlide turnplates automatically lock and unlock during the alignment process to ease service and increase safety.

Hunter's Road Force Elite Features Patented Vision System
The patented vision system determines wheel dimensions and wheel runout measurements on the Road Force Elite to save time, eliminate data entry errors, ensure accuracy and enhance ease-of-use.

Updates to Hunter's TCX625 Heavy-Duty Tire Changer Reduce Service Speeds
The pedal-controlled inner roller saves the operator time and effort, eliminating the need to manually position the inner bead roller before loosening the outer bead.

Hunter's Quick Check Now Includes Heavy-Duty Battery Clamps
Hunter’s battery health test uses conductance testing to measure a battery’s ability to carry electric current. The battery test uses Midtronics' patented technology to test batteries to OEM specifications.

Hunter Engineering Showcases New Aligner Console Handheld Remote With Enhanced Features
Handheld remote improvements allow technicians to easily enter mileage and other numeric data into the alignment system without requiring them to return to the console.

Hunter WinAlign Consoles Now Controlled From Any Mobile Device
Using the Splashtop remote desktop application, Hunter aligner consoles can be accessed and operated on mobile devices when the screen is not visible to service technicians.

Hunter’s New Auto34S Features Slim Design, Enhanced Controls
The ergonomic Auto34S features an air powered, push-button control that operates all diameter functions from a single point. An improved press head allows for better grip on all tires, especially extreme low profile tires. A lighter quick clamp improves clamping ease.

Hunter’s Updated Revolution Tire Changer Features Smaller Footprint, Expanded Capabilities
Revolution tire changers now come standard with a camera kit to record every tire changing interaction and verify correct operation and training.

Extra-Wide Runways Featured On Hunter’s Four-Post Lift
The enhanced, 18,000-lb. capacity four-post lift maintains its footprint and does not require additional bay space. New generation four-post lifts also feature an easy-to-use console and optional full integration with alignment systems (FIA) to maximize productivity and streamline alignment business.

Hunter’s QuickComp Lathe's Computerized Compensation Adjusts For Lateral Runout
Patented anti-chatter technology oscillates machining speed to prevent buildup of vibration or chatter. Hunter’s patented variable-speed drive system allows the operator to change speeds during machining and resurface rotors at the fastest possible speed.

Hunter’s Quick Tread Now Available In Flush Mount Configuration
Hunter’s Quick Tread system automatically measures the tread depth of each tire in seconds. The unit measures 280,000 data points across a 2" segment of the tire and generates a point cloud — a three-dimensional model of the customer’s tire. Results are presented in a digital report and on an easy-to-understand, customizable printout.

Hunter Offers Leverless, Center-Clamp Tire Changer
The TC3900 features a leverless mount head that positions the bead without a lever to prevent damage to the tire and rim. Its split bead roller system allows all bead breaking to be performed upright and makes bottom bead demounting of heavy and large tires easy.

New Enhancements Made to Hunter's Tire Changer
The new vertical locking mounthead offers enhanced rim protection for clad wheels and wheels with other delicate surface finishes. The TC3700 family can be equipped with press arm, side shovel and wheel lift options.

Hunter Offers New Generation Advanced Tabletop Tire Changers
Hunter says its patented bead press system speeds and eases clamping, lubricating, demounting and mounting the toughest wheel and tire combinations. The exclusive system centers the wheel and tire to ensure maximum service strength and rigidity.

Faster and Easier Caster Measurements with Hunter’s new WinAlign 14.3 Software
Rather than installing the brake pedal depressor on every vehicle, new WinAlign 14.3 software only requires brake pedal depressor installation on those vehicles with caster out of specification that are caster adjustable.

Hunter’s Quick Tread Produces Fast, Accurate Tread Depth Readings
Driven by Hunter’s WinAlign software, all measurements are processed on-site in seconds. No Internet connection is required to process measurements and there is no recurring monthly charge. Quick Tread also stores all tread depth records to create a customer history. Multiple, easy-to-understand printout options are available to help sell tires.

New Foot-Pedal-Operated Wheel Lift for Fast and Accurate Wheel Placement
Hunter’s new style wheel lift, which is an optional feature on all Hunter wheel balancers, is now operated by a foot pedal, allowing the operator to lift and lower the tire hands free.

Hunter Debuts New HawkEye Elite Alignment
Hunter's HawkEye Elite systems bring Hunter customers unprecedented productivity and other profitable advantages. New and patented QuickGrip adaptors and three-dimensional targets accelerate service with set-up times in seconds instead of minutes.
Video Posts

Video: ADAS Calibration: Honda Front Radar Camera Adjustment
ADASLink’s onscreen guidance ensures no steps are missed, providing a precise and thoroughly documented calibration.

Video: Nissan Around View ADAS Camera Calibration
Learn how to calibrate the intelligent Around View Monitor system on a Nissan.

Video: Accessing the FCA/Stellantis Secure Gateway
Learn how this diagnostic scan tool helps serve as the key that opens the secure gateway in FCA/Stellantis vehicles.

Video: FCA/Stellantis Forward-Facing Camera Calibration
For some ADAS calibrations, the challenges aren’t in the calibrations themselves, but in the details of preparation.

ADAS Calibrations: Ford As-Built Manual Programming Procedure
When ADAS components are repaired, there are additional steps that need to be taken for the calibrations to be complete.

Video: ADAS Calibrations: Ford Programmable Module Procedure
Merely reprogramming or replacing a particular ADAS component isn’t always enough.

Video: ADAS Calibrations: 2020 Ford F-150 Surround View Camera
The onscreen guidance of ADASLink eliminates guesswork and ensures a precise and thoroughly documented calibration.

2020 GMC Yukon Denali Front Radar Calibration
Learn how to perform a front radar calibration on a 2020 GMC Yukon Denali. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co.

2020 Honda Civic Front Camera Calibration (Video)
Learn how to perform a front camera calibration on a 2020 Honda Civic.

Video: 2020 Ford Edge Front Camera Calibration
Learn how to perform a front camera calibration on a 2020 Ford Edge.

Video: Performing an ADAS Sensor Calibration
See how easy it is to do a calibration on an Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sensor with the Hunter DAS 3000 and ADASLink Complete Calibration System.

Hunter DAS 3000 and ADASLink Complete Calibration System [Video]
Learn the exciting features and benefits of Hunter Engineering’s DAS 3000 and ADASLink system.

ADAS Calibration Requirements [Video]
Joe Keene discusses ADAS and what shops need in order to properly calibrate a vehicle.

ADAS and Ride Height [Video]
On ADAS-equipped vehicles, the correct ride height is more important than ever. Here are some informative tips for techs.

Dismounting and Mounting Difficult Tires [Video]
Tips on how to change a high-performance, run-flat tire without damaging the wheel, TPMS sensor or tire.

Correcting Ride Height Based on Gas Tank Level [Video]
The fuel level can change a vehicle’s ride height and thus change the alignment angles – a crucial thing to understand.

ADAS & Alignment [Video]
How to handle a vehicle that comes into the shop that has ADAS, particularly when it comes to an alignment.

Tire Construction & Alignment
Can tire construction have anything to do with a vehicle pulling on a test drive after a proper alignment?

Video: Why Does Toe Matter More than Ever?
No more "set the toe and let it go." Learn to read toe angles, correct thrust angle and make adjustments.

Video: Resetting the Steering Angle Sensor After an Alignment
Hunter Engineering's Dave Fox discusses the steps required to reset or calibrate the steering angle sensor.

Hunter Dynamic Wheel Balancing
Dave Fox of Hunter Engineering and Andrew Markel of Babcox Media discuss wheel weight placement and dynamic wheel balancing.

TPMS Sensor Safety
Prevent broken TPMS sensors during tire service.

Alignment Bay Productivity
Increase the productivity of your alignment bay.
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