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.