Air Compressor Reviews & Buying Guides

At Pro Tool Reviews our Pros have done countless air compressor reviews on the job site. We make sure to review tools in that environment so we can convey real-world results. Our air compressor reviews include both gas and electric models, and we review them with the appropriate pneumatic air tools. We want to test tools in the context the manufacturers intended. Air Compressor Reviews in the Field You might need an air compressor for a framing nailer or finish nailer. You could be a mechanic in need of a high capacity model for your automotive tools. We provide reviews of all model types. From Emglo to DeWalt, Bosch, and others, we review our compressors on the jobsite. It helps us know these tools can hold up for you as well as they did for us. Whether your interest lies in high capacity tank models or smaller hot dog or pancake models, we cover them in both gas and electric. We also test the features alongside performance metrics. We like to know whether they have a fast cycle time and if they can support more than one tool at a time.

Emglo EM810-4M 4-Gallon Dolly-Style Twin Tank Air Compressor Preview

June 25, 2011 0

Emglo EM810-4M Twin Tank Air Compressor Preview

by Thomas Gaige

The Emglo EM810-4M 4-Gallon Dolly-Style Twin Tank Air Compressor is designed to meet the needs of the trim carpenter, remodeler, framer, roofer or flooring professional. With a 1.1 HP motor and an oil-lubricated cast iron cylinder, performance, durability and reliability are built in. The capacity and air delivery gives this compressor the ability to support up to four brad or finish nailers or two framing, roofing or flooring nailers at once without compromising performance. The 88 pound compressor is easy to maneuver around the jobsite thanks to the wheel kit, which features two 10 inch pneumatic tires with metal hubs and a solid axle. The Emglo EM810-4M Heavy-Duty Compressor is backed with a one-year limited warranty and will be available in September 2011

February 22, 2010 2

Bosch CET4-20W 4 Gallon 2 HP Air Compressor Review

by Clint DeBoer

When you’re on the job framing a house there’s nothing worse than having to wait for your compressor to play catch-up. Those days are likely over with the Bosch CET4-20W 4 Gallon Electric Hand Carry Compressor with wheels. Not only is this a convenient tool to carry around, it’s got the volume and fast recovery time to make sure you can keep working, uninterrupted, no matter what the job. We used the CET4-20W on a variety of jobs and it held its own each time, earning it the nickname “Jack” â€“ as in “be nimble and quick.”

January 16, 2009 0

Hitachi EC119SA Air Compressor Review

by Clint DeBoer

The Hitachi EC119SA 4-Gallon Twin-Stack Air Compressor comes with many big compressor features in a compact and portable unit. With class leading power, this unit is ready for action. Featuring a powerful 2.5 HP induction motor that runs at 15 Amps which is coupled to a cast pump iron cylinder that has oversized bearing and is oil lubed.