Battery Operated Portable Air Compressors

[Stephen]

I have yet to mount my ARB CKMA12 compressor that I pulled out of the Trooper into the Patrol. This weekend's trip I aired my tires down knowing that someone on the trail would happily lend me their compressor or I'd find a service station before I hit the highway.
@TEAM FRED had his DeWalt compressor handy and I was very impressed. Compact, was able to air up all my tires on one battery, and you can dial in the pressure. I'm sold! The question I have is does anyone have another brand than DeWalt that can give a comparison. I'm kinda in the Craftsman "ecosystem" for tools, so I'm curious about their CMCE520B model.

 

[The_Lobbster]

I just saw this video the other day. Considering the milwaukee he tested was only 12v, and the rest were 18v or so, I think the milwaukee would be the way to go. I'm partial to red though.

 

[jeeper]

I have minimal experience with variety of tools.. but I know staying with the same brand and battery pack is key to efficiency and function. I have all DeWalt 20v tools. I have a charger in the garage, one hooked in to the truck, one in the tool bag, etc. I am always able to charge batteries no matter where/when I need them. If I had multiple types of batteries or chargers, one or the other would always be unavailable.. If you are already on the craftsman brand, I'd stick with it.

 

[TRD270]

I just saw this video the other day. Considering the milwaukee he tested was only 12v, and the rest were 18v or so, I think the milwaukee would be the way to go. I'm partial to red though.

I have that Ryobi compressor got it on sale during christmas last year. Haven't air'd any big tires up yet. But no complaints on 31ish tires, and great for my MTB.

 

[Herzog]

Yea that little dewalt inflator was cool. The fact you could set the pressure and walk away is IMO the selling point.