Hunter Maverick

Tire Changer

The Maverick technician-focused tire changing machine designed and built in the USA provides fully variable hydraulic control and unique features that allow a safe and easy tire changing process.

Maverick at-a-glance

• Fully variable controls give the technician complete authority in the tire changing process
• Uniquely designed SmartSet toolhead is easy to use
• Hydraulic speed and accuracy are the best in the business
• Smart safety features protect the wheel, tire and technician
• InflationStation fills tires quickly to correct pressure
• Designed and built in the USA using the finest US and global materials

“Maverick has your back”

Choose from three different models, each made in the USA, featuring fully-variable hydraulic controls and unique safety features. Available in red or black.

Model Overview

• TCM (Base model): Premium features like a SmartSet leverless head, proportional controls, and InflationStation make tire service smooth and fast.
• TCMW: Compact wheel lift that is perfect for extreme wide wheels and can double as a tire lift when servicing heavy assemblies such as 19.5s.
• TCMPRO: Ergonomic “pick and place” wheel lift for complete control of heavy assemblies; Lighted lower roller makes bead breaking and lubrication easier.

Go “PRO” for maximum benefits

Features available on TCMPRO models

Ergonomic “pick and place” wheel lift

Lift and tilt heavy assemblies and 19.5s up to 175 lbs. in one smooth motion. Lift holds position while elevated and lowers automatically.

Lighted lower roller

Significantly improves visibility for easier bottom bead breaking and lubrication. Light activates automatically during lower roller operation, with a customizable timer shut-off.

Video Highlights

• The Maverick Pro tire changer builds upon the popular original: The Maverick Pro tire changer takes the popular original Maverick and adds an ergonomic pick-and-place wheel lift and an under-wheel light for bottom bead illumination.
• Using is believing for Kennedy Tire Arnold: Kennedy Tire mounts and balances “a lot of 35s, which are heavy,” Jason says, “and they put a lot of wear and tear on us.” But with the Maverick’s responsiveness and ease of use, “At the end of the day, you feel the difference.”
• The Hunter Maverick is designed to give techs complete control: Reflecting user feedback, the Maverick is designed for technicians, combining the convenience of hydraulic movement with the speed of manual operation.
• Hunter Maverick and Ultimate ADAS featured on MotorTrend TV’s 2024 PRI Show Special: Hunter Engineering’s Maverick tire changer and Ultimate ADAS alignment and ADAS calibration system are showcased on MotorTrend TV’s 2024 PRI Show special.
• The Maverick Tire Changer: Advanced clamping operation: Watch the advanced operation techniques for effectively clamping and mounting large reverse drop center and 19.5-inch large-bore assemblies.
• The Maverick Tire Changer: Standard operation: See a demonstration of Maverick’s demounting and mounting functions, use the joystick control, and hands-free walkaway inflation with InflationStation.
• Take control of tire changing with the new Hunter Maverick: Precision, power and control. That’s what technicians want in a premium tire changer, and that’s exactly what Hunter Engineering has delivered in the Maverick.

Control

Gain complete authority in the tire changing process

Technician-focused, responsive controls

• Fine-control or fast on-demand
• Hydraulic precision easier than air controls
• Ergonomic for all-day use
• Excellent tactile feedback — one-finger control for all functions

Articulating leverless system

Tool head simultaneously adjusts with base to the wheel size

SmartSet

Unique toolhead design focuses on efficiency and safety

SmartSet leverless advantages

• Indicator notch shows proper set height
• Demounting hook deploys to catch and lift bead
• Eliminate lever damage risk to the operator or rim
• Safely and easily service clad and raised spoke wheels

Step-by-step operation

1. Position: Set the toolhead to the correct position. SmartSet indicator notch shows proper set height.
2. Lower Hook: With the mounthead properly set, the demounting hook lowers to catch the bead.
3. Raise Hook: The hook raises, lifting the bead above the rim for demounting.

Efficiency

Built-in features protect the wheel, tire and technician

Intelligent safety and productivity

• Monitors roller and hook positions to prevent unintended wheel contact
• Logic automatically “homes” rollers, head, and wheel lift for hands-free productivity
• Allows customization of travel and rotate speeds, ramp rate, and more

Key features

• RollerLock clamp: Ball bearing threads clamp quickly and tightly; lever handles multiply clamping force; smooth surface prevents center bore damage.
• Bead press arm: Simple joystick control; handles the toughest tires; arm rotates with wheel; lifting ledge allows pusher to be used as a bead lifter.
• Hydraulic power: 0-17 RPM fully variable speed forward and reverse rotation; each tool can be moved and held as needed; no erratic movement when loaded and unloaded.
• Underside mirror: Correctly position bottom roller; fixed location never needs adjustment; “PRO” model features under-wheel light for better visibility.
• Compact Wheel Lift (optional): Lifts the heaviest assemblies with ease; auto‑lowering saves time and prevents damage; configurable pedal operation.
• Flange plate kit (optional): Ideal for plastic clad wheels or reverse wheels; offers maximum protection.

Specifications

Features

• Wheel Lift: TCM – No, TCMW – Yes, TCMPRO – Yes
• Lighted Lower Roller: TCM – No, TCMW – No, TCMPRO – Yes

Key Specifications

• Clamping Type: Center Clamp (all models)
• Mount/Demount Tool: Polymer Leverless (all models)
• Bead Loosening Type: Upper / Lower Roller (all models)
• Match Mounting Capable: Yes (all models)
• Rim Diameter Range (Min): 10 in (all models)
• Rim Diameter Range (Max): 34 in (all models)
• Max Tire Diameter: 50 in (all models)
• Max Wheel Width: 19 in (all models)

Documents

Brochures

• Maverick Brochure
• Tire Changer Decision Guide

Specification Sheets

• Maverick Specifications

Accessories

• Tire Changer Accessories

Additional Information

Made in the USA

The Maverick tire changing machine is proudly made in the USA using the highest-quality materials sourced domestically and internationally.

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3-Year Warranty

Hunter Engineering Company warrants new equipment replacement parts for three years and labor for six months.