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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

Special Pricing for Kaeser’s M114 Mobilair Portable Compressors Now Available
CE Staff
July 17, 2017
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Compressors
Miller Introduces New Bobcat 200 Air Pak
July 5, 2017
Compressors
Maxi-Air Portable Air Compressors: Allmand Expands Into Portable Air Compressor Market
June 26, 2017
Compressors
Atlas Copco rolls out first product at new Rock Hill plant
March 20, 2017
Compressors
On Air: What to Know when Selecting an Air Compressor
February 15, 2017
Hand Tools
Air Power: Picking and matching air tools to a mobile compressor

From Hammers to Tampers, Learn How to Diversify Compressor Operations Before there was Air Jordan, there were air tools. Long before “...

February 14, 2017
Compressors
Innovative Iron Awards 2016: Doosan Portable Power’s Dual Pressure/Dual Flow Compressors

The Coolest and Most Creative Compact Equipment of 2016 The bad news: Future growth in construction and landscaping will require increased s...

December 9, 2016
Compressors
Avoiding the Freeze: How Do You Winterize Sprinkler Systems (we ask Aquaman Irrigation)

Michigan winters can be fierce. I was there in October, and it was already freezing, but the cold didn’t seem to affect John Lindeman ...

December 7, 2016
Compressors
Doosan Portable Power Adds to Dual Pressure/Dual Flow Air Compressor Lineup

Doosan Portable Power has expanded its lineup of dual pressure and dual flow air compressors with the introduction of the Tier 4 Final-compl...

May 16, 2016
Compressors
Mi-T-M’s New Work Pro Series Air Compressors

Mi-T-M Corp. recently released the new Work Pro Series Air Compressors into the market. These new units are designed to deliver precise powe...

April 6, 2016
Compressors
The Coolest New Air Compressors on the Compact Market

Squeezing air into a chamber and then releasing it for work applications is what medium-size commercial air compressors do. The portable com...

February 19, 2016
Compressors
Jenny Products Electric Compressors Get Cool New Certifications

Jenny Products Inc. recently announced that every electric air compressor produced by the company can now be certified to UL 1450 and C22.2 ...

February 1, 2016
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