Wheel Balancer - Hunter 300B - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2006.103

Maker

Hunter Engineering Company

Production period

1960s

Description

Large wheel balancing machine designed for use on cars and light trucks with passenger-car wheels. Universal type adaptors are available in various size wheel diameters. Rectangular metal casing painted red. Front of unit contains motor with spinner, two black handled levers located on either side of unit. Large steering handle at back. Power cord attacehd underneath. On top of unit is a hinging panel which opens to reveal balancing components. Bag with operating manual included.

Marks

HUNTER Printed
HUNTER WHEEL SPINNER MODEL NO. 300B / [PATENT NUMBERS] / HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY / BRIDGETON, MO, U.S.A. / VOLTS 230 AMPS 11 SERIAL NO. 082265 H Maker's Plate
MODEL 107-A1 / HUNTER Tune-In / WHEEL BALANCER Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Paper

Credit Line

Hunter Engineering Company. Circa 1960s. Wheel Balancer - Hunter 300B, 2006.103. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Vehicle Tools & Equipment for Communication Land Transportation T&E Land Transportation Accessories

Production place

Bridgeton Missouri United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Motor vehicle Automotive lighting Red Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Wood Auto part Machine Wire

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Wheel Balancer - Hunter 300B