"good" air pumps

I have a Bluetongue 3 and it is pretty good. Yes, they are expensive but should last you at least 10 years. Whether a pump can deliver more psi/kilopascals in less seconds is neither here nor there, the difference being negligible. It is up to you which brand you want to go with. Can't you find info on the web on Big Red PLus?
Cheers,
Willie

Never a dull moment

Ays sorry can't help with the model #, but you should also take a look at the Twin Blue Tongue.

Let us know how your comparison goes.

Cheers,
Rhu

Not sure about the current models of these two pumps, but I went for the Blue Tongue 3, because it has a fan and is rated for continuous use. I've pumped 12 tyres up consecutively and the pump's fine. Big Red used to cut out when it got too hot.

Ays,
If you can get hold of the latest 4Wd Accessories Guide Vol 1 No.4, put out by 4WD Monthly magazine, they have quite a good comparison between different air compressors that might help you make a decision.

I think most of the better brands will all do a pretty good job, it really comes down to how much time you are willing to wait for it to pump up tyres & price.

I personally have a Blue Twin Tongue, because I have no patience. Expensive, but it"s good for me.

All the best.

Yeah the blue tounge and the Big red and the twin tounge are Thomas us built, I did a fair bit of searching on the net and found a site which had all the specs on all of thomases pumps, Can't remenber the adress (sorry). But i can tell you that the blue tounge is continuious rated at 100psi, the Big red at 30psi, volumetric output is about the same, Check out Truckspring.com and go to the Firestone individual components and then the compressors section. You will find the heavy duty compressor that is the thomas and the same as the Big Red for $160 us.

I have just recieved a final quote for the supply of one Heavy Duty Thomas compressor and a Airbag (Polyair) kit for my Jackaroo, $ 400 aussie dollars total delivered to my door. I basically am going to get my airbag kit for free ($350 here).
Worth a look, Just be carefull as a lot of the sites (Grainger etc) are wholesalers only, but these guys are retail and happy to help.Life is short- but there's always time for a yarda.

Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll go with the Blue Tongue IV because it is air cooled. It is slightly less powerful than the Big Red Plus. I have obtained the specs for both of these from Thomas and I will post them on the forum

We just bought one of these last night.
http://www.offroadshop.com.au/accessories/air-accessories/

The air up times are out of this world.

35" from 15-32 in about 32 secs

Can run Air tools etc. :D