Compressors

we have an ARB compressor, has never let us down.
baz

I have a ABR Sidewinder one. Works for me.

Alan

The ARB units are very reliable and well made but if you want cheaper
the Projector Typhoon units are good bang for buck and have performed well in the various comparos

Look out for them on special at Repco etc or check EBay

Have a Blue Tongue compressor, John.

Probably a bit dearer than most these days, but a real workhorse with no overheating worries, though maybe a bit slower than some of the later models. I've had it over 10 years, but don't use it regularly.

Bob

ALDI $99 when they have them. Give 150L per minute but big and heavy.

There is an identical one advertised in 4WD Action for $129 if you cannot wait.

They have an identical appearance to Dr Air which won the 4WD Action shootout.

I dismantled mine recently and found it was IMHO good quality with the possible most failure prone point being the reed valves. I have had mine for 3 years and used often with a high pressure tank . I found one reed valve not sealing properly and flipped it.

IMHO these are all you need

Regards Philip A

I had an ARB hooked up to a tank & never had an issue with it. I also have a Thumper air compressor that I use at the moment as I have changed vehicles & haven't refitted the ARB one. It works well but takes up a lot of room & gets really hot. Pumps up a lot of tyres quickly though.

If you have a 4WD then you need 150 l per minute or better.

My first was an ebay cheapie and it lasted 6 x 6 tyre inflations. The ABR Sidewinder tested well in a comparo a while back and that's what I use now.

I've been using a cheaper 150lpm unit from this mob on ebay. Run two in the tuck truck and carry a third on the quad. Have been great units for the price and comparable to my Bushranger Pro but at only a third of the price!!!!

They are now producing this one which is a tad more heavy duty and puts out 160lpm at 150psi. Have heard good things about this particular model s far as sheer grunt is concerned. A mate just bought one this week so will have a look and blow up a big 35" for a test.

H/D Air Compressor

Cheers Mick

I would strongly recommend against any ebay el cheapo unit unless you have a hand pump for a backup.

I bought one of the twin cylinder 150 l/minute units a few years ago and must admit that whilst it still works I have had to replace just about everything on it (air fittings) and it falls apart regularly.

The duty cycle is also very suspect as they get red hot and there is no pressure cut out meaning you have to switch off immediately when finished inflating.

Having seen the ARB one first hand I will be buying that next time, no way I would trust the el cheapo for a remote situation.

Google search

Topic has been covered numerous times Johno. Try the Exploroz search facility or wack 'air compressor exploroz.com' into Google (no inverted comma) and you'll get a wealth of info.

I have an ABR MkII which has been very reliable

cheers
Evan