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Compressors

Portable Air Compressors for Compact Jobsites: Sizing, Specs, Power Options and Real-World Tips

Portable, trailered compressors are jobsite force multipliers — powering breakers, trenchers, sandblasting, irrigation blowouts and more. On Compact Equipment, our compressors hub covers the full spectrum: how to size units by cfm/psi, when to step up to multi-pressure machines and what to spec for transport, safety and uptime. We break down popular classes (185–250 cfm staples, 400-class workhorses and 650–1,600 cfm big air) and explain how hose length, fittings and air treatment (aftercoolers, filters, dryers) impact pressure at the tool.

You’ll find buyer’s guides and rental primers that compare diesel to electric portables — from quiet, emissions-free corded units for plants and indoor work to advanced controllers that widen usable pressure/flow ranges. Because placement and handling matter, we cover towing, brake hookups, lift eyes, site surcharges near trenches and best practices for safe setup. Maintenance features prominently, with seasonal checklists for fuel, oils and lubricants, heater elements, batteries, belts and coolers — plus cold-start aids and storage tips. Rounding it out are new-model spotlights (multi-pressure diesel units, high-output 400-class electrics, even battery-driven portables) and practical operator advice from OEM experts. Whether you manage a rental fleet or just need reliable air for a weekend project, our coverage helps you choose, configure and care for the right compressor — and keep productive air on tap. Some examples of portable air compressors we cover include:

Sullair Diesel Portable Air Compressors | Kaeser Portable Compressors | VMAC Air Compressors and Multipower Systems

Doosan Portable Power Releases Updated P185 Air Compressor with Doosan Airend, Longer Runtime
CE Staff
February 7, 2019
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Compressors
World of Concrete: Doosan Portable Power Releases New Light Towers and More
January 24, 2019
Compressors
World of Concrete: Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique Launches CPS 250 Portable Compressor
January 23, 2019
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Doosan Portable Power Expands Distributor Network with New Air Compressor Solutions Branch
December 11, 2018
Compressors
APT Wraps Up Its 80th Anniversary Road Show
December 5, 2018
Compressors
Kaeser’s M82 Portable Compressor Provides 10 Hours of Continuous Operation

Kaeser‘s new M82 is the latest heavy-duty portable compressor in its popular Mobilair line. This versatile unit delivers up to 295 cfm...

November 13, 2018
Compressors
Check Out Kaeser’s New M171 Portable Compressor

Kaeser‘s new Mobilair portable compressor delivers 405 to 600 cfm in variable pressures. With many rugged, durable features, it is ide...

October 22, 2018
Compressors
Kaeser Compressors Launches New Website

To better serve their customers and distribution network, Kaeser Compressors Inc. has launched a new U.S. site featuring a secure protocol w...

October 17, 2018
Compressors sullair
Air Tools: And Where There Are Air Tools, There Are Diesel Air Compressors

When working with pneumatic tools, a diesel air compressor is an essential part of the equation. Pneumatic tools are driven by compressed ai...

October 9, 2018
Compressors
Jenny Products Introduces Gas-Powered Hand-Carry Compressor

Jenny Products Inc. recently introduced the AM840-4HG-HC4V — a lightweight and compact hand-carry compressor powered by a 4-horsepower...

March 28, 2018
Compressors
On Air: Check Out What’s New in the Air Compressor Market

It’s amazing what air compressors can do on a job. Whether it’s a demolition contractor breaking concrete with a hammer or a lan...

February 21, 2018
Generators
Does Owning a Welder/Generator/Air Compressor Make Sense for Residential Contractors?

Residential construction is not the first industry you think of as it relates to welding equipment. There’s very little in the way of ...

February 19, 2018
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