I'm surprised how well the M18 does even on fullsize truck tires like 275/70/18
M12 will do it, too, but it takes a LOT longer
Pancake compressor for airing up tires?
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M12 will do it, too, but it takes a LOT longer
I picked this up at Menards. The compressor comes with a charger and battery and has a one-year warranty.
You set the wanted pressure and it then stops when the pressure is exceeded.
Yes, it's cheap, but I've used it and it will air up two large tires or four 13 inch tires before the battery needs charging. I guess you could buy extra batteries if needed. There's also no crying if somebody takes it.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...642874324120095-c-1487166914220.htm?exp=false
You set the wanted pressure and it then stops when the pressure is exceeded.
Yes, it's cheap, but I've used it and it will air up two large tires or four 13 inch tires before the battery needs charging. I guess you could buy extra batteries if needed. There's also no crying if somebody takes it.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...642874324120095-c-1487166914220.htm?exp=false
Assuming you are set on a 110-volt compressor, a Harbour Freight low/mid-priced unit has been working well for me in the garage for tires, and for use to drive a roofing nail gun. A bit loud and takes a few minutes to fill up the tank to capacity from empty, but great for the garage and other semi-portable applications.
The 88P clips to battery, not limited as bad to the plug in power port. Works great.
Viair 88P
To me - tractor tire at camp means may be away from an outlet but I presume tractor does have a battery. The clip on 88P will be able to use that, no other batteries to charge.
For plug in small, this in front of my garage. Not as quiet as the California tools one but also 10 lbs lighter. I've had no issues with it and goes to 150psi
Kobalt 3 gallon Hot Dog
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This one is $99 with coupon.....
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-gallon-150-psi-oil-free-pancake-jobsite-air-compressor-58636.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-gallon-150-psi-oil-free-pancake-jobsite-air-compressor-58636.html
I love my Makita MAC700 but it looks like the price has gone up a bit. Much quieter than my oil free Craftsman I sold.
This little guy is the bees knees. I’ve used 3 of them. Great unit for folks who don’t want large and stupid loud.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QUI...4U3LMLRKLiEs1vP0IcxoMdA5aOVz4aA4aAkpxEALw_wcB
Not huge cfm but we are talking about a small 120V with a small tank.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QUI...4U3LMLRKLiEs1vP0IcxoMdA5aOVz4aA4aAkpxEALw_wcB
Not huge cfm but we are talking about a small 120V with a small tank.
I have the Ridgid pancake from home depot. It goes on sale for as low as 99.99 and has a decent warranty. It will handle a number of smaller air tools as well. I also have a 5 gallon air tank/pig which I use a lot. It's very convenient (and portable) when I'm lazy and don't want to stretch hose. Just have to remember to keep it aired up.
