Best 30 Gallon Air Compressors of 2018

If you are keen on doing things yourself, or are a professional, Ingersoll-Rand’s Garage Mate compressor is for you. It is a versatile machine that is equipped with wheels and is, therefore, portable. Garage Mate pumps air powerfully and can be used to fill impact guns, ratchets, grinders, nailers, paint sprayers, and drills among others. It comes equipped with a lubricated pump made of strong, durable, cast-iron. For those of you worried about durability, Garage Mate comes with a two-year warranty that can be extended well above 2 years, with good maintenance.

The following are the key features of Garage Mate:

• Made of strong, durable, cast-iron
• It has a capacity of holding 30 gallons of air
• It comes with wheels which make it easy to move around

Industrial Air belt driven air compressor comes with a rigid, rust-proof cast-iron body, twin cylinders, and a well-lubricated pump. Its unique selling proposition is that it comes with belt drive technology that greatly improves its utility. The following are some of its major features:

• A cast iron body that is sturdy, durable, and rust-proof
• One piece cast iron crank case
• Thermally insulated cast iron cylinder body
• An aluminum head
• Steel reed oil valves
• Oil level sight glass
• An accessible oil fill
• 12 inch cast iron fly wheel that makes it portable
• Heavy duty induction motor
• A pressure capacity of 155 PSI
• It comes with a dual voltage motor that is wired for both 120 volts and 240 volts and can be adjusted based on your requirement
• It is also equipped with a quick-set regulator, tank and working pressure gauges for maximum safety

Dewalt air compressor features a thermally stable cast iron cylinder body, twin cylinders, oil-lubricated pump, one-piece cast-iron crank case, and an aluminum head and valve plate. Automotive style ball bearings and strong Swedish stainless steel reed valves are its major advantages. Apart from these, it is equipped with an oil level sight glass, an easily accessible oil fill, and a 12″ cast iron balanced flywheel. It also has a heavy-duty induction motor that has been designed for maximum performance and improved efficiency.

Other features include:

• It can handle a pressure of up to 155 PSI max pressure
• It comes with a 30 gallon ASME vertical portable tank with pre-attached pneumatic tires for easy portability
• It has a dual voltage motor that is wired for standard 120-volt outlet. This can also be converted for 240-volt application

If you work continuously with heavy-duty tools like grinders, sanders, and air chisels, Industrial Air 30-gallon Oil Lube Compressor is your best bet. It can handle up to 30 gallons of air without complaint and can apply a maximum pressure of 155 PSI.

The following is a list of its features:

• A durable cast iron body
• V-twin cylinder
• Oil lube pump with a one piece cast iron crankcase
• Thermally stable cast iron cylinder body
• Aluminium head
• Machined cast iron valve plate
• Automotive style ball bearings
• Durable stainless steel reed valves
• Oil level sight glass, easily accessible oil fill and a 10-Inch cast iron balanced flywheel are among its other impressive features

If you are a sucker for products which require minimum to zero maintenance, DeWalt DXCMLA1983012 30-Gallon – Oil Free – Direct Drive Air Compressor is for you. It is designed for oil-free, direct drive operation. This kind of operation does away with the need to tighten belts, change or dispose oil, and other annoying maintenance work. It comes with a patented cooling system that increasing the machine’s cooling efficiency and lowers its operating temperature, thereby extending the life of the pump. It comes with a portable tank with a long-lasting induction motor that ensures maximum performance and high reliability.

• It has an impressive running horsepower of 1.9
• The device comes equipped with automatic thermal overload protection that guards it against low voltage and power surges
• Can produce pressure of up to 155 PSI
• Comes with a regulator, pressure gauges, wheels, and a handle with grip, which makes it easy to move around

14 HP Kohler gas-drive engine comes with either electric or pull cord starting. It has an alternator charging system, a 30-gallon tank, and a 100% cast-iron T30 air compressor pump. It is comfortable for truck-mounting. The best part about it is that it comes with the Ingersoll Rand assurance. Ingersoll Rand has been a world leader among air compressor equipment manufacturers.

Its features include:

• A 14hp Kohler engine
• It can produce pressures up to 175 PSI
• A strong cast-iron pump that functions efficiently for a long time
• The device comes with Ingersoll Rand assurance

Porter Cable 30-gallon air compressor is a heavy duty induction motor designed for efficient performance and maximum utility. It comes with a cast-iron body which stays strong and damage-proof over a long period. Its aluminum head, automotive style ball bearings make it sleek and yielding. It comes equipped with pneumatic tyres which make it easy to carry. Its accessible oil fill makes it user-friendly.

The following are some of its other features:

• It comes fixed with a single-stage, oil lubricated, twin-V cast iron pump that is strong and lasting
• It is fitted with a heavy-duty 1.6 HP, 120-240 volt induction motor
• The capacity of the tank is 30 gallons
• Can handle up to a pressure of 135 PSI