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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

Kaeser Announces a New Portable Air Compressor — the M58
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January 6, 2016
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Compressors
Innovative Iron Award: Doosan Portable Power’s P185 Air Compressor
December 16, 2015
Compressors
Doosan Portable Power donates air compressor/raises $7,500 at ICUEE auction
October 9, 2015
Compressors
Doosan Portable Power releases utility/truck mount P185 air compressor
October 7, 2015
Compressors
Rus Warner, global product manager for Doosan Portable Power, discusses the HP750 and the XP825 compressors
September 10, 2015
Compressors
Doosan Portable Power’s Josh Goodman Discusses the P185 Air Compressor

Back in early August, I explored the awesome Statesville, N.C., manufacturing facility of Doosan Portable Power. I toured its manufactu...

August 28, 2015
Compressors
Editor at Large: Visiting Doosan Portable Power in Statesville, N.C. (a photo blog)

The Doosan name is coming into its own — especially on the portable power side of the business. Doosan bought the famed Ingersoll Rand...

August 7, 2015
Compressors
Atlas Copco’s new, compact XAS 90 portable air compressor

Atlas Copco launched its XAS 90 air compressor, which is a cost-effective option for utility and pneumatic-tool applications demanding as mu...

June 1, 2015
Compressors
Kaeser launches new portable compressor — the M130

Kaeser Compressors Inc. has just launched a new Mobilair portable compressor, the M130. The M130 produces 425 cfm at 145 psig and is built f...

May 21, 2015
Compressors
Welder/Generator/Air Compressor Combo Units Are Evolving

Years ago, it was big news when a manufacturer added an air compressor to a welder/generator. Today, OEMs are engaged in an arms race to out...

May 18, 2015
Compressors
Quick Guide to Spring Maintenance Considerations for Portable Air Compressors

The Heat Is On A portable air compressor is often one of the most highly utilized and indispensable pieces of equipment on a jobsite, so it&...

April 20, 2015
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