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Hunter Engineering Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) vs SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270
The Hunter Engineering Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) is a wheel balancer. The SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hunter Engineering Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) | SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | 208-240V, 3A, 50/60Hz, single phase | 400V 3-phase, 20A |
| Dimensions | 1066 x 1549 x 711 mm (base model) | 1340(H) x 1640(W) x 560(D) mm |
| Weight | 131 kg (base model) | 166 kg |
| Max wheel weight | 68 kg (135 lbs) | - |
| Rim diameter range | 10-30in | - |
| Rim width range | 1.5-20in | - |
| Balancing speed | 150 rpm | - |
| Tank size | - | 270 litres |
| Air delivery | - | 15.5 CFM (439 l/min) (FAD) |
| Piston displacement | - | 23.5 CFM (666 l/min) |
| Motor power | - | 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) |
| Max pressure | - | 160 psi (11 bar) |
| Warranty | - | 10 year receiver anti-corrosion warranty |
Sources: Hunter Engineering Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00), SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) if...
A wheel balancer with a programmable DC drive and automatic entry for common rim sizes, covering wheels up to 30 inches diameter. It runs from a single-phase supply and is sold in a range of trims with heavier, larger versions for bigger wheels. Suits a fast-fit or tyre bay through a Hunter distributor.
Full Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) specifications →Buy or hire the SIP ISBD5.5/270 if...
A 270 litre belt-driven workshop compressor on a 3-phase supply, delivering 15.5 CFM at up to 11 bar. Large interstage coolers and long-stroke cast iron cylinders are aimed at continuous workshop use rather than occasional jobs. Suits a busier garage bay with 3-phase power already installed and multiple air tools running.
Full SIP ISBD5.5/270 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hunter Engineering Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) and the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270?
The Hunter Engineering Hunter SmartWeight Pro (SWP00) is a wheel balancer; the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
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