What is John Bean?

What is John Bean?

John Bean is one of the world’s leading brands of garage equipment for garages, tire shops, and body repair service. The company’s roots date back to a retired inventor, John Bean.

Who makes John Bean wheel balancers?

In 1996 Snap-on Corporation acquired the successful automotive equipment division from FMC and renamed it John Bean, honoring the original founder and visionary inventor. John Bean engineers continued to innovate automotive service equipment and in 1934 introduced the first dynamic wheel balancer.

What did John Bean invent in 1947?

John Bean engineers continued to innovate automotive service equipment and in 1934 introduced the first dynamic wheel balancer. In 1947, John Bean launched the Visualiner which was the first optical wheel aligner in the world and quickly became the standard of the industry.

Why choose John Bean hydraulic car lifts?

John Bean hydraulic car lifts are designed to let you manage a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to medium-sized vans. They’re equipped with safety devices to protect both the operator and the vehicle being serviced. In fact, thanks to the end stop bar the car can’t be damaged by accidentally hitting the upper crossbar.