Advice regarding a Sanborn compressor

[OhCookie]

Hello,

I have been lurking for awhile and thought it would be a good time to post up a question.

My husband and I are looking to upgrade to a larger air compressor, a 60 gal. with 5 hp or more, and preferably a 2-stage. Looking for used since new is not in the budget. We currently have a 13 gal. Campbell Hausfeld that is approximately 15 years old and still running strong, but too small and weak to run certain tools or to media blast.

I came across a craigslist ad for a 60 gal. 5HP, 2-stage pump, 175 psi Sanborn Industrial air compressor, Model 51-17, for $350. Owner said he has had it for 10 years and used it about once a month, but he did not say what he used it for.

Can anyone tell me about Sanborn? I know they are now owned by Coleman, but beyond that I don't know anything else about the brand or this model.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Fordman7795]

For starters, in my neck of the woods the Sanborn 60 gallon goes on sale for $399 sometimes and $449 frequently. If $350 is in the budget then $450 for a NEW one should be. This is at Menards which I understand is only in certain portions of the US. Menards also runs a 11% rebate check sale often. I have a 5hp 30 gallon Sanborn that i got used for "free". I love it. Runs quiet, and builds pressure fast. I would certainly recommend one.

 

[OhCookie]

Unfortunately, we don't have Menard's out this way and TSC is about a 3-4 hour drive from me.

 

[Zrexxer]

For starters, in my neck of the woods the Sanborn 60 gallon goes on sale for $399 sometimes and $449 frequently.

Maybe for single stage. The one she's asking about is a two-stage.