dewalt air compressors

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I know black and decker owns the dewalt brand and responsible to make and sell both the battery tools and air compressors.

Would their compressors they sell be considered top shelf stuff like their battery power tools?

 

[JasonW]

AC compressors? Or battery powered compressors?

I have a 30 gal 120v Dewalt compressor, I’ve been satisfied with it. But I wouldn’t say it’s top shelf in the air compressor world.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

you're paying for the name and not the quality. you can pay $200 MORE for their 'abrasive blast cabinet' that looks very much like a competitors.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

AC compressors? Or battery powered compressors?

I have a 30 gal 120v Dewalt compressor, I’ve been satisfied with it. But I wouldn’t say it’s top shelf in the air compressor world.

Thanks... ac... looking for a 30 gal. or so...for use on our farm... fill tires and a few tools is primary use and looking for something really good.

 

[JasonW]

Thanks... ac... looking for a 30 gal. or so...for use on our farm... fill tires and a few tools is primary use and looking for something really good.

When I was looking for mine last year I found several different brands that all had similar specs and looked identical, just different paint colors. So a like new used Dewalt was found on marketplace for several hundred less than new.
Upgraded to a 50ft retractable hose reel at the same time.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Do a post search for "compressor".
Check the box for "Titles Only"
Lots of reading there

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Thanks... ac... looking for a 30 gal. or so...for use on our farm... fill tires and a few tools is primary use and looking for something really good.

There's nothing in that size range that can be called, "really good". In that size range, they are all oilless, so basically disposable.

Get up at least into the 5 hp 60 gallon range, and you can now start to get something decent. And an upright 60 gallon really doesn't take up any more floor space than a 30 gallon toy.


And you'll probably find that having air available is addictive.

 

[JasonW]

I will add my 30 gallon has an oil compressor. And a standard footprint if the compressor and/or motor fails it can be replaced.

I’m glad I went with a 110v unit over a 220v if I have to move it around. My unit is on a dolly setup. I mainly use mine for truck and trailer tires and so far it’s been plenty.

It’s definitely a rabbit hole to go down as to what’s better and the realistic needs you’re looking for.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I fear B&D is taking Dewalt where they took Porter Cable, and it's not upward. Quincy makes good commercial compressors, but I can't vouch for their smaller units. Northern Tool has a belt drive 30 gal unit for ~$1000. I don't know where or how the pump is made. We need a modern Speedaire.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

I have a 5 gallon Rolair oil compressor rated for continuous duty, specs are great for 120V portable, 20 years of use and it's still like new and I've run it continuously for HVLP painting for hours straight with no issues. Made in America and affordable, getting parts is easy if for some reason I'd need parts. Far outruns my 30-gallon Craftsman oil-free 240V dual-piston compressor.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I like my little Quincy. I’ve had it for about 5 years’ish.

I give it a pretty good workout as a “weekend warrior” mechanic.

Quincy has a reputation for quality in their larger compressers, so I HOPE that “trickles down” to the little brothers as well,

It’s an “oil type”, small and “semi-portable” and runs on 110, which is convienient.

It replaced my 25 year old Craftsman, that was retired to “up north” cottage duty.

 

[SDT]

There's nothing in that size range that can be called, "really good". In that size range, they are all oilless, so basically disposable.

Get up at least into the 5 hp 60 gallon range, and you can now start to get something decent. And an upright 60 gallon really doesn't take up any more floor space than a 30 gallon toy.


And you'll probably find that having air available is addictive.

I agree.

I just bought a 60 gallon vertical model with a 1,800 RPM 5 HP (running) motor made by Eaton Compressor, aka AirBase, aka Polar Air. I bought this model because they had it listed on Amazon so it shipped free, and MT is a long way from Dayton, OH where it is built. I wanted a quiet unit and 5 HP units with 1,800 RPM motors are becoming difficult to find.

Eaton Compressor makes many compressors for others who sell them under their own brands, e.g., Northern Tool, EMAX, etc. They usually do not sell on Amazon but this unit was on Amazon and I couldn't pass up the free shipping, as the folks at Eaton Compressor told me that shipping to MT would normally cost over $800.

This is the third unit that I've bought from Eaton Compressor in the past 15 years or so and all have been good units. They do not make small units or 110VAC units, though.

 

[Old Machinist]

I looked at a lot of small compressors last year and settled on a 10 gallon Husky from Home Depot. Pumps to 175 psi and is very quiet. So far so good with it.

For pumping up tires in remote areas it's hard to beat the 12v portables. I put one in each vehicle. The Walmart brand you can program is pretty good at around 35 bucks.

 

[hedgerow]

Thanks... ac... looking for a 30 gal. or so...for use on our farm... fill tires and a few tools is primary use and looking for something really good.

How about giving a 5Hp gas engine air compressor a look? I bought a 5 HP thirty years ago and a buddy is still using it today as I up graded to a 13 HP about fifteen years ago. Works great for a farm compressor. I have it mounted on a trailer so it can go were its needed.