Please recommend an air compressor

[BajaBound]

So it's time to step up my game a little and get a good air compressor. I have around a 400 dollar budget and 110, I could pull 220 but the added cost for what I do and need the compressor for just won't justify the added cost.

I want this compressor to fill tires. I run 37's and beadlocks on my truck so when I mount new tires I would love to be a able to fill them at home and not load them and take them somewhere to fill. I want to run some pneumatic tools like grinders etc I have a good corded impact and cordless as well.

Thanks guys for all the input and help

 

[90zcar]

For that price range I'd say harbor freight actually. Don't get an oil less one from sears. They are loud as hell and annoying
I myself spent about 700 on a 220v 60 gallon IR that I special ordered from lowes. Some people will tell you the consumer grade IR compressors are no good but I had mine for a year and I love it. It's quiet and works great/fast.


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[akhappy]

Check craigslist for a 26-30 gallon compressor, I prefer oil lubricated 30 gallon upright compressors but I'm sure there will be a lot of good sub 400$ compressors to choose from..... I'm currently using a 100$ Craftsman 26 Gal Compressor that I got off of Craigslist The kicker is it came with 50$ worth of hose

 

[BajaBound]

I will take a look on craigslist.

 

[Trey T]

get one with motor 2-3HP with at least 30gal tank. With using grinder, you'll have to pause and wait until that pump fill the tank up again.

 

[bcradio]

get one with motor 2-3HP with at least 30gal tank. With using grinder, you'll have to pause and wait until that pump fill the tank up again.

You will probably need a 20 amp 120v circuit if you get any compressor over ~2.5HP... that is unless the manufacturing company is playing games with/lying on the specs.

 

[BajaBound]

Alright, well I have enlisted two different electrician buddies to help me run 220 from my fuse box. This is going to be a big undertaking for me as I am scared of electrical lol.

I think the smartest thing to do is go with 220 as it opens up a lot more doors for compressor options.

 

[unashamedlaborer]

Craigslist. Buy anything from quincy, Kellogg American, Curtis Toledo, or champion. IR is ok but the older the better especially with IR.

 

[MRFORDMAN1994]

I've got a IR professional 80 gal 2 stage 240 volt 30 amp compressor and even when i fill my tractor tires it wont kick-on until i am done. Although it is a 2k air compressor.

 

[69supercj]

Smart move by going with 220. Now the options are better. Look for a 60 to 80 gallon upright and if you get lucky you might find a 2 stage on CL for that money but I wouldn't hold my breath. I've got a Quincy AirStar 80 gal. upright 2 stage and its been awesome. You can run air tools a lot and not over tax your motor but they are more money upfront. For the occasional air tool use a single stage should work fine. And if at all possible, mount it outside of your shop if you can, the peace and quiet is nice.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

personally I would go with decent unit, because you will end up buying better unit.

this one isn't too expensive,

http://www.grainger.com/product/4ME96?Pid=search