12v Air Compressors

Hi There,

When my compressor dies or when I have the need for a second one I will be getting a Siderwinder MK4 have a look here MK4

You will see that overlander has done a comparison on compressors and there is a link on that page and the MK4 stands out very nicely for the price.

I am very happy with the Bushranger. Been going ok for a few years.

hi l vran
hi the lastest 4x4australia mag has a review of several compressors with a graph to give the nitty gritty's and you will see there isnt much difference between a lot of them and some of the cheaper ones do the same as the ones costing hundreds i think you pay for the name not the function
the magazine is really worth a look before you shell out yr $$$$
cheers barry

I've had a bushranger airmax for 5 years and it's performed exceptionally well. The most used accessory I own. In the new rig I'm running twin compressors that are a generic brand and identical to those sold by R&R beadbreaker. I've had to replace a $9 - 40A relay in one but they've performed exceptionally well at about the third of the cost of Bushranger.

I wouldn't leave home without the bushranger though. A very good unit.

Cheers Mick

My ARB compressor is now 10 years old and still going strong. I used is as a portable when I had the GU patrol but I now have it installed under the passenger seat on my D40 and it operates my air locker and use it to pump the tyres on the ute and the camper (all BFG T/A 265 70 R16 All Terrains).

The Tigerz11 thumper is a rugged unit,runs about 150l/min will pump up a 33" tyre in about 1.5mins, I had an ARB but took too long to pump up tyres, runs lockers OK though.

I have a boss air compressor. 100% duty cycle and smashes the air into you tyre. I have even reseated beads with this air compressor. They do recommend you run it through an air tank so the ebay price includes tank and one way valves etc.


Boss air compressor and tank


Cheers

myself and 3 other mates have Bushranger Maxair II compressors and all have performed flawlessly, i now use an ARB one though because i got one with my front and back lockers.
on more then one occasion my Maxair II compressor pumped up the tyres of 2 4wd's (that's 8 X 285 size tyres from beach pressure back to road pressures) and 2 caravans, one after the other without ever cutting out due to over heating or any other reason. i paid $175 for mine about 4 years ago at a 4wd show, an absolute bargain i reckon.

I've bought three of the 150L/min compressors from Princess Trade.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-12V-150L-PORTABLE-HEAVY-DUTY-CAR-AIR-COMPRESSOR-/400220714971?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2f0377db#ht_3247wt_1141

I paid about $55 for each of them.

They are reasonably priced, seem very sturdy, and have not had any problems.

On one of them I beefed up the wiring for remote use.

I am guessing all compressors (ARB, bushranger, Princess Trade etc) all come from the same factory in China.

Bob

It seems from what I'm seeing that I'm liking the Bushranger Maxair, Auto and Supermax or the ARB CKMP 12 or the CKMTP 12 compressors. May be overpriced, but I'm taking into consideration that you get what you pay for, and I want a unit that'll last and perform flawlessly. Portability, maximum air flow, the ability to reseat the tyre bead, thermal cut out, pressure switch. I know it's asking a lot, but my thinking is that these units will fit the bill, considering these replies I'm getting. I can't afford air lockers for my 2003 Prado GX 120 series as yet, but I want this compressor to have the ability to operate them if I eventually get them. Keep the replies coming, as I need the advice!!