Air compressors: 120v , Porter Cable or Craftsman Pro?

[mroneeyedboh]

So I need a 120v. Ill be using it for impact, air ratchet, air nailer and filling tires. So I dont need a big 220v unit. So far Im looking at these two units. Is there any discernible differences that would make one better than the other? I think the Cman Pro unit actually filled faster than any other out there and has good reviews. What yall think?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...belt-drive-air-compressor-30-gal?cm_vc=-10005

here is the Husky and looks the same as the PC above:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-30...table-Electric-Air-Compressor-C302H/206695048


http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...p-00916474000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[Cruzomatic]

I was in Sears yesterday looking at the same exact compressor, at the $499.99 sale price it's now showing, it's on sale and it wasn't yesterday.

I'll be watching this thread, I'm in the same exact boat as you and wanting to upgrade my current 4 gallon craftsman unit.

I've looked at Ingersol Rand, Northern Tool's (North Star), Dewalt, PC, Husky, etc, etc, etc. They all seem to my made equally with electric motors and cast iron dual pumps.

 

[mroneeyedboh]

Yeah. Just hoping we get some people in here that have real experience.


Does anyone know where to find the end of sale date at sears?

 

[Voi]

I had the horizontal version of the Craftsman compressor and really liked it but got tired of the floor space it took up and traded it away, wishing I had bought the vertical version. With hindsight I wish I had just kept it and built a dedicated area for it in a corner.

The Napa 26 gallon compressor gets good reviews and is now priced at $559.

NAC 824253PAT. It might have slightly higher CFM specs than the ones you listed. Worth double checking that.

 

[Xicaque]

For me would be the oil lubricated one. Hopefully it wont be noisy. I love my Quincy as it is very quiet. Let us know what you go for.

 

[bcradio]

I have the Cman Pro compressor and really like it... Has worked perfect for me for a few years now.

 

[CNGsaves]

Of those 3, the Porter Cable and Craftsman are definitely better than Husky.

Do NOT even consider oil-less.

Spend time searching CL first as you can get very good compressor for the $400 to $500 you are considering spending. A quality compressor just doesn't wear out after a few years. Take advantage of someone else needing to sell when they're moving or whatever. You win with quality compressor at lower price. Heck for $400 to $500 you can get 5 HP and 60 gal and run 240v electrical to power it !!

Google > > > > air compressor 30 gallon vertical site:craigslist.org
Google > > > > air compressor 20 gallon vertical site:craigslist.org
Google > > > > air compressor 26 gallon vertical site:craigslist.org
Google > > > > air compressor 60 gallon vertical site:craigslist.org

. . . to get "shotgun" idea of prices and what's out there. Add other variables like state to narrow down area.

Here's example of 26 gallon 2 HP Maxux for $300 you might get for $250
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tls/5588282288.html