What's the new go to 12v Compressor?

[welndmn]

I remember the MasterFlow tsunami air compressor mf‑1050 was the big deal for a while, those all seem to dry or are $100 now. I still like mine, I just need another one.
What else is out there for cheap that works?

 

[Betarocker]

Really depends on what for. I run a Air Zenith, highest CFM, 100% duty Cycle, 200psi max. ~$300.

 

[Wheelerfreak]

I have a Viair 450 that I've been using for 15ish years or so. No problems and it will fill all 4 tires without issues, 285/75-17's on one rig, 35-12.5 15's and 33x12.50 15's on the other rigs. I don't remember what Paid for it now but it was a damn site more than $100, around 300 or so I'd guess.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

Tsunami is still good, last one I bought was like $80 instead of $40 years ago.

Puma makes a badass 12 v if you want to spend about $300

 

[Slander]

I still use the tsunami! Still the best bang for the buck IMO!

 

[Projectjunkie]

I bought a smittybilt for $130, I plan to use it for on board air, I've been impressed

 

[Lee]

It appears to be out of stock at the moment. According to my order history, I bought a tsunami on Amazon for $70 in '18.

I don't currently have big tires, 32x11.50 but buddies have 35s and have borrowed it a couple times. Light years better than my old Slime brand 12v compressor.

 

[Ghetto Fab.]

I've heard good things about these:
https://www.amazon.com/Puma-Industr...Professional/dp/B00VNIB7CI?tag=91812054244-20

I've seen a few where they remove the tank and regulator setup to make it more portable. I wish there was an option to just buy the pump, although at $270 if you wanted a permanent vehicle mounted setup with a tank this isn't that bad of an idea. It doesn't necessarily have to stay together and the parts could be mounted where ever they fit in a vehicle.

Kevin

 

[Toreadorranger]

I still use the tsunami! Still the best bang for the buck IMO!

Did you keep it portable or does it come capable of being hard mounted in a rig?

 

[Slander]

Did you keep it portable or does it come capable of being hard mounted in a rig?

Portable. I see some people hard mount them, but f that. It takes up practically zero room in its storage bag.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

I've heard good things about these:
https://www.amazon.com/Puma-Industr...Professional/dp/B00VNIB7CI?tag=91812054244-20

I've seen a few where they remove the tank and regulator setup to make it more portable. I wish there was an option to just buy the pump, although at $270 if you wanted a permanent vehicle mounted setup with a tank this isn't that bad of an idea. It doesn't necessarily have to stay together and the parts could be mounted where ever they fit in a vehicle.

Kevin

That's the puma I referenced.

It's pretty bad ass, kicks the shit out of any viar I've seen. Although maybe not the stupid expensive ones.

I'm not usually big on tanks on a wheeler. They're completely useless for tires. But it's nice to be able to use a air nozzle to blow the dust off while camping.

They do sell just the pump, but it's like $250, and doesn't come with anything but the pump. so it just makes more sense buy the complete unit and ditch the tank if you don't want it.

 

[crisbee1]

Still using my 15 year old tsunami. it was on sale at Pep Boys for $45 in 2006.:rolleyes:

 

[Aggie06]

I have a Viair 450 that I've been using for 15ish years or so. No problems and it will fill all 4 tires without issues, 285/75-17's on one rig, 35-12.5 15's and 33x12.50 15's on the other rigs. I don't remember what Paid for it now but it was a damn site more than $100, around 300 or so I'd guess.

Have the same one. I think it was around $300 also. Very nice air compressor that works well for what I do.

 

[Stingray]

+1 for the Puma, haven't been able to kill them.

one permanent mount on my '06 tow rig. And a permanent mount on my 4runner I separated them and mounted the components all over. both over 15 years old.

 

[welndmn]

I did see Master flow is making a dual compressor now.
https://masterflowair.com/products/mf-1089
I wonder how good those are?

 

[Yotota]

I have had good luck with Viair, so I have a 450 hard mounted in my truck with a 2gal tank for my air lockers and tire fills.

 

[Jeffh555]

+1 for the Puma, haven't been able to kill them.

one permanent mount on my '06 tow rig. And a permanent mount on my 4runner I separated them and mounted the components all over. both over 15 years old.

For those with the Puma 12v compressor, are they very loud? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that the noise was the biggest complaint.

 

[BDK]

I've heard good things about these:
https://www.amazon.com/Puma-Industr...Professional/dp/B00VNIB7CI?tag=91812054244-20

I've seen a few where they remove the tank and regulator setup to make it more portable. I wish there was an option to just buy the pump, although at $270 if you wanted a permanent vehicle mounted setup with a tank this isn't that bad of an idea. It doesn't necessarily have to stay together and the parts could be mounted where ever they fit in a vehicle.

Kevin

That looks exactly like the one I have that was purchased about 15 years ago. It still works great. Now hard mounted on my trail rig.

 

[Squamch]

My viair 450 is still kicking about 10 years in. Lives in a fat50 ammo can with a plug and patch kit. I've used it for everything from bicycles to 42s. I did melt the fuse holder out of the power cord, but replaced it and have been all good since....never did pop the fuse either lol.

 

[PAE]

I have a thomas oilless 2 cylinder that runs on 24vdc but it was way more than most of any of you rock crawling lunatics would pinch for.

It came with my 6 inch dredge bought it about 24 yeara ago..

 

[HYDRODYNAMIC]

I have a thomas oilless 2 cylinder that runs on 24vdc but it was way more than most of any of you rock crawling lunatics would pinch for.

It came with my 6 inch dredge bought it about 24 yeara ago..

I also have a Thomas 2 cylinder, runs on a 1/2HP 12V motor. Super quite.

 

[M92PV4U]

I did see Master flow is making a dual compressor now.
Tire Inflator, Twin Cylinder, MF-1089 Diabloww, 45AMP, 5500 Cu In
I wonder how good those are?

I just purchased this to air up hydropneumatic pressure tanks.

 

[Wades_76_cj7]

I did see Master flow is making a dual compressor now.
Tire Inflator, Twin Cylinder, MF-1089 Diabloww, 45AMP, 5500 Cu In
I wonder how good those are?

Glad I got out of GCC. I have a MV-50 that I have had for 5+ years that I haul around in the RZR. I'll add the Diablow to the truck box for truck and trailer tires.

 

[IowaOffRoad]

Pro-Series Super Duty Tire Inflator

I got this one on sale through NAPA for $128 December 2019 and am pretty impressed with it. You can't plug it in through a power point as it draws too many amps. Been meaning to set it up with a 50A anderson connector (overkill I know). It pumps a 35" tire from 0-20psi in a few minutes, and puts out enough volume to seat a bead that's off, as long as you can get the gap close. If you remove the core first it works even better for this. I believe it has thermal protection as well. I don't hink I'd pay list for it, but on sale I think it's worth it for an all-around compressor that's portable.

Edit: https://links.imagerelay.com/cdn/42...Tire-Inflator-Comparison-Chart_Art_022021.pdf

Here's the specs on all their compressors.

 

[Roc Doc]

My Viar 450 was used to replace a QuickAir I killed with a 7g tank, (stupid of me really), went to a 2.5g tank and no more problems. When I sold the truck I kept the compressor and installed it in an ammo can. 12v computer fan for exhaust, a Pep Boys breather for intake, 30' curley hose and 15' power leads, and ARB chuck with gauge all fit inside, and I can run it with the lid clamped down and it's quiet and doesn't overheat.