crf450x
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I have a chance to buy a brand new BRA7180VEM for $3200 out the door. Worth the money? What are some comparable compressors of different brands?
Snap On Air Compressor
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oilslick
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Get a quincy, don't pay for the snap on name.
Lelandwelds
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By whats strong inyour locality. Up north, Saylor-Beale. Gulf coast, Champion.
Actually, there are lots of better compressors for less money. Too many to list really.
Actually, there are lots of better compressors for less money. Too many to list really.
454ragtop
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That's one expensive Snap On sticker........
OCD
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That's the same one I have... Awesome compressor too... I got a little better deal than that...
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Lots of good threads on GJ about compressors. www.tptools.com carries Quincy. Spend the savings on the Snap-On truck for things they actually make and not relabel.
redmondjp
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I have the same unit (got it nearly-new for around a grand) - it's got the Italian-made Chinook brand K-30 pump on it, and is comparable to a Bel-Aire compressor. Oh, mine also has a Baldor 7HP (not 7.5HP, a special value-engineered 7HP one) motor and no true motor starter like they claim in their marketing materials. They use a contactor along with a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker (that doubles as the on-off switch) instead of a NEMA motor starter.
But if you're going to spend over $3K, as stated above I'd look at a Saylor-Beall, Champion or a Quincy.
If you're not running a blast cabinet or continuous-use air tools, you may not need that big of a unit.
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As other have mentioned...spend the extra $ spent for the 'Snap-On name on a better compressor...Quincy QR 325-80, Champion VR5-8 or Saylor-Beall VT 730-80.
Lelandwelds
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Sealor-Beall or Champion. The lower end Quincy and IR are trading on their old reputations.
Lots of choices. Pick a 1800 rpm single phase motor. That weeds out the low end machines.
Lots of choices. Pick a 1800 rpm single phase motor. That weeds out the low end machines.
laser3kw
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I bet Harbor Freight makes on that looks just like it 
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Bill C
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I don't think it's a terrible price, but there is for sure some markup for the Snap-On name since they are definitely not the ones producing it.
For a bit less money you could get a fully spec'd 2-stage 7hp unit from Champion, Quincy, BelAiee, etc. (Fully equipped = auto drain, aftercooler, mag starter, etc).
For a bit less money you could get a fully spec'd 2-stage 7hp unit from Champion, Quincy, BelAiee, etc. (Fully equipped = auto drain, aftercooler, mag starter, etc).
What are some thoughts on the Quincy 271CS80VCB? Around $2400. Even after buying hose and fittings I'd still have less invested than just the compressor from snap on. I only need one for home use and I'm aware that a high dollar 80 gallon is overkill. But anything worth doing is worth overdoing.
I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for snap on just simply because they look awesome. But I won't pay $800 just for some paint and a sticker.
I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for snap on just simply because they look awesome. But I won't pay $800 just for some paint and a sticker.
Bill C
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I think that is a great alternative.
Lelandwelds
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The new Quincy machines are not what the old ones were. Look at the component specs.
http://oemaircompressor.com/saylor-beall-5hp-splash-lubricated-air-compressor-VT-735-60.aspx
http://oemaircompressor.com/castair-air-compressor/I518VC2.aspx
Pump turns 445 rpm
https://www.ebay.com/p/Champion-5-H...sor-318vn-Belaire/1325002430?iid=281205091847
http://oemaircompressor.com/saylor-beall-5hp-splash-lubricated-air-compressor-VT-735-60.aspx
http://oemaircompressor.com/castair-air-compressor/I518VC2.aspx
Pump turns 445 rpm
https://www.ebay.com/p/Champion-5-H...sor-318vn-Belaire/1325002430?iid=281205091847
Bill C
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I have the older (mid 90's) version of that Champion 5hp unit. It is fantastic. Low RPM makes for a pretty quiet unit. Has worked flawless for me for the last 10yrs. Picked it up used for a song.
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Offer cash? It’s crazy what cash will do on that truck sometimes
1900 for a 1300 dollar compressor. Interesting. Reminds me why I don't visit the Snap-on Truck. I guess if you are a pro and you feel you need that insurance in a name I can't fault you. There are other tools you could have spent far more money on. I wonder what Cost is on that if Home depot can sell something similar for under 1300 bucks... Dewalt brand even, http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-80-Gal-Stationary-Electric-Air-Compressor-DXCMV5048055/204068487
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5hp vs 7 hp. A $2600 ir is a better comparison
Well, I know its not quite the same comparison but if you are holding the same PSI, tank size, and same CFM ratings I am unsure if you would miss the extra 2 HP or not. I guess it might come down to run time? I'm no compressor expert by far. To be honest I am stuck using a crappy HF piece of garbage until I burn it up or blow it up (and lord knows I have put it through the ringer but it just won't die, lol).
hangfirew8
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Snap On has a Baldor motor and runs at 72dB, 23.5 SCFM @ 175psi.
DeWalt no-name motor, 84db, 17.0 CFM @ 175 psi.
The SnapOn is worth every penny more, he got a great deal at 1900.
DeWalt no-name motor, 84db, 17.0 CFM @ 175 psi.
The SnapOn is worth every penny more, he got a great deal at 1900.
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Bill C
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Smoking deal. Nice job and an easy choice at that price.
I'm super happy with it. It will most likely last as long as I do and at $500 less than the Quincy I was looking at, I couldn't pass it up. It was a cash deal too. He showed up and said he'd make me a deal. 2000 plus tax on the truck account. Cash got it down to 1900 out the door.
laser3kw
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Good deal!
love it when the gods are smile'n on you
CompressorPros.com
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Quincy is now an Atlas Copco brand...BelAire, Chicago Pneumatic and Quincy all come from the same facility
JohnDeere1
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Great buy I'd love a snap on I missed a deal on a smaller unit for half price from some tool site but it was a 1 day sale.
I'm buying a 25 gallon Craftsman professional twin cylinder oiled with 150 psi max it's $200 from a pawn shop I got it inlay away till next week it looks brand spankin new. All I need is a small one to run my impacts and air hammer and a couple 1/4 air ratchets I had a smaller one I just sold it did all I needed but the cut in was too low and it was old tank was rusting onthe I side so the time bomb had to go sold it to my step dad whom I hate hehe.
I'm buying a 25 gallon Craftsman professional twin cylinder oiled with 150 psi max it's $200 from a pawn shop I got it inlay away till next week it looks brand spankin new. All I need is a small one to run my impacts and air hammer and a couple 1/4 air ratchets I had a smaller one I just sold it did all I needed but the cut in was too low and it was old tank was rusting onthe I side so the time bomb had to go sold it to my step dad whom I hate hehe.
sounds like it went to a good home. My dad bought a 60 gallon from wal mart 25 years ago and it still works like a champ. Never had any sort of maintenance.