Deere Mack Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hello everyone! Looking at buying a new gas air compressor and would like hear everyone's input. I need to keep it around the $2k range. I'll be using it mainly for my heavy equipment repair and service, blowing out radiators and filters etc. Here's what I've got it narrowed down too, but I'm open to suggestions. Let me know what you think and thanks!http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200596488_200596488http://www.homedepot.com/p/Maxair-30-Gal-Premium-Industrial-Truck-Mount-11-HP-Honda-Electric-Start-Air-Compressor-11G30TRKE-H-MAP/203175774#specificationshttp://www.aircompressorssolutions.com/13-hp-gas-reciprocating-air-compressor---30-gallon---horizontal---25-3-cfm-by-chicago-pneumatic---8090250609.aspx Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 If you buy from Northern be sure you understand the warranty- they cover nothing if you put gas in it or use it at all. You will have to deal with the manufacturer wherever they may be. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 We bought ours from Grainger and it works good fro everything we use it for. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'm leaning toward the NorthStar. It's a USA company located MN. Seems to have plenty of CFM's to clean out those clogged radiators and run a 1 in impact if need be. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I have a Northstar and after 7 years I had to replace the unloader valve ordring parts from Northstar is easy . I really like the Honda engine it starts so easy winter or summer . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 My tire guy has a Quincy and says it is the best one he has ever had in 20 years. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Quincy Makes good compressors, Im kinda partial to Ingersoll Rand but some people dont want to pay the money, I had one that was 9 or 10 years old and had something like 3000hrs on it and it still did great, had to replace the engine twice but the compressor and tank were fine. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 The Quincy's are nice but to get one with comparable specs is out of my range. I like the IR Compressors but there's a $539 difference between the NorhStar that has almost identical specs. The Chicago Pneumatic is comparable too with a $177 difference. That's based on the best deals I've found. They all have the Honda GX390 engine. I think any of the three would do the job. I've listed a comparison below but I can beat the price on the IR and CP, it's just for comparison.http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/CompareProductsDisplay?storeId=6970&catalogId=11652&langId=-1&catentryId=350443&cr=4.4&numR=5&catentryId=200596488&cr=4.9&numR=21&catentryId=200347525&cr=&numR=0 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 We have a new contender.....29 CFM. Should have a price Monday, but my dealer said he thought the last one he sold was around $2300.http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/products/equipment/home_and_workshop_products/air_compressors/gasoline/ac2_30ghs/ac2_30ghs.page? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I am actually looking for an older Lindsay, they made a lot of air for a piston type compressor, and the Wisconsin motor was a good one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 The little 5 horse carpenters unit have on my truck now is ok for busting nuts with the impact and airing up tires. It falls short for carbon arc gouging or running any serious tools. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yeah, I need some air volume..Got a Deere 200C excavator and 750C dozer. Cleaning the radiators and cooling coils can be a fun job, not to mention the cab and air filters. Never had a real good compressor, I think mine runs about 6 CFM. Good enough for around the house and shop, but the time has come! I never have been a fan of all the throw away stuff these days, I like buying things to keep. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I Had a Compair Kellogg before they quit making the whole unit (now they just make the compressor & that's it) . & also a Quincy as well . both were great compressors. never been around the smaller service truck IR Compressors so I cant speak of them .I Ran both daily for 12 to 15 yrs & believe or not a buddy of mine is still using both of them now on his service trucks as I sold them to him 8 yrs ago so he could cut down on service calls when his roll offs blew a tire .Had Kohler 12.5 hp Motors on both w/175 psi & 30 gal tanks . & they ran all my air tools from air drills, 1/2 ,3/4 & 1" air drills , my air grease pump , & what ever else I had air driven on my 89 F250 Ford service truck @ the time . could blow radiators & filters out w/ease & both never gave a minutes trouble . I had 3/8 & 1/2 hoses on mine . I Highly recommend Quincy Compressors . If I had to buy another new compressor for a service truck it would be a Quincy . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 I appreciate all the input. I'm trying to figure out which bank to rob to come up with the extra few hundred to buy a Quincy or IR . I'm really liking this one with the pressure lubricated pump.http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200500489_200500489 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-194927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I just bought one last year for my service truck from Tractor Supply on sale for 1,800 bucks I don't rem. what the hell the hp was but it is your typ. horz. tank (60gl?) elect. start it handles my 1 inck IR tire gun with no prob.BULLHUSK PS I always thought quincy was a better compressor, but I have a Northstar 220 elct. in my shop that I bought used at an auction over 12 years ago and it's still runnin strong.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-195023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I have the Northern Tool that is just a bit smaller. It works fine for the 1 inch impact. Just have to wait a minute when putting the final torque on the lugs. starts right up. took the large plug off the end and got a bushing to fit 1/2 inch hose. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-195496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Compressor ordered! I think any of the compressors in this topic would serve anyone well. I decided to go with the deere which is made by Mi-T-M Corporation, just dressed out in deere green (Deere gave me the best deal). There were two main reasons for my decision, one is the 29 CFM @ 175PSI (wow, so a lower PSI will have more CFM), the other is my deere dealer is with in 5 miles from me for service and there is also a Mi-T-M service/dealer about another 5 down the road. So parts or service shouldn't be a problem if a problem occurs. I appreciate eveyones help and I hope this topic helps some other dude in the future. I've listed my decision below for referrence. Thanks!http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/products/equipment/home_and_workshop_products/air_compressors/gasoline/ac2_30ghs/ac2_30ghs.page?http://www.mitm.com/products/air-compressors/30-gallon-two-stage/ABS-13H-30H/548/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31968-gas-air-compressors/#findComment-195709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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