vehicle and plant repair - head to head
Crypton vs Hunter Engineering
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Crypton | Hunter Engineering | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom | United States |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | MOT roller brake testers, MOT test lane equipment, Diagnostic equipment | Wheel balancers, Tyre changers, Wheel alignment equipment, Vehicle inspection lanes |
| Best known for | Class IV Roller Brake Tester | SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) |
Choose Crypton if...
Crypton is a UK brand of MOT test lane equipment, best known for its roller brake testers used in MOT bays. Its Class IV and Class VII testers cover cars and light vans up through heavier vehicles for MOT-approved garages.
Look at: Class IV Roller Brake Tester, Class VII Roller Brake Tester
Full Crypton profile →Choose Hunter Engineering if...
Hunter Engineering is a US maker of wheel balancers, tyre changers and wheel alignment equipment used by tyre and fast-fit chains. Its equipment is typically fitted through a Hunter distributor rather than bought off the shelf.
Look at: SmartWeight Pro (SWP00), TCX50 series
Full Hunter Engineering profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK vehicle and plant repair companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Crypton vs Hunter Engineering - common questions
Is Crypton better than Hunter Engineering?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Crypton is a UK brand of MOT test lane equipment, best known for its roller brake testers used in MOT bays. Its Class IV and Class VII testers cover cars and light vans up through heavier vehicles for MOT-approved garages. Hunter Engineering is a US maker of wheel balancers, tyre changers and wheel alignment equipment used by tyre and fast-fit chains. Its equipment is typically fitted through a Hunter distributor rather than bought off the shelf.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Crypton or Hunter Engineering?
Crypton: Long-established UK MOT equipment brand, now part of Continental, sold and serviced through UK garage equipment dealers. Hunter Engineering: US-based equipment maker sold in the UK through Hunter's own regional distributors rather than a direct UK online store.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK vehicle and plant repair companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.