How Much Does a Vehicle Mounted Air Compressor Cost?
Last Updated: April 25, 2023
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Introduction #
Air compressors are simple yet powerful machines used for in a wide range of manufacturing, construction, mechanical, hospitality and many other industries. Industrial air compressors vary in types, sizes, dependability and prices.
Different Grades for Air Compressor Machines #
- Consumer Grade
- Contractor Grade
- Commercial Grade
Types of Air Compressors #
- Reciprocating air compressors - lubricate and non-lubricated models
- Rotary screw air compressors - Flooded and oil free models
- Centrifugal air compressors - Electric powered large compressors and most costly than other two types of air compressors
Options for Air compressor models #
- Portable
- Stationary
- Towable
- Vehicle Mounted
Vehicle Mounted Air Compressor Features #
Truck mounted air compressors can be moved easily from one job location to another without needing to assemble or disassemble each time. Vehicle or truck mounted air compressors are cost efficient and environment friendly.
How to Pick A Multi-Stage Air Compressor #
Shop by:
- Horsepower
- Cubic Feet per Minute or CFM
- Voltage
- Electric Power Meters
- Size of Tanks or Gallons
- PSI Meter
- Horizontal or Vertical Style
How to Pick a Rotary Screw Air Compressor #
Shop by:
- Cubic Feet per Minute
- Three phase or single phase electricity settings
- Electrical Phase - You need to choose single-phase or three-phase. Single-phase electricity is found in residential settings.
Vehicle Mounted Air Compressor Benefits #
Truck-mount air compressors are portable and large machines with high Cubic Feet per Minute capabilities. Can be driven to the job site without needing to disassemble first. DC voltage system based air compressors with smaller footprint are quite useful for RV owners.
Points to Consider #
- Consider the application, type of work and jobs the truck mounted air compressor will encounter
- Identify amount of time the compressor will be in operation
- Determine air capacity (CFM) required to perform different jobs
- Select the drive method for truck mounted air compressors: engine or hydraulic driven
- By determining the tools, drive method and applications the user can select an air compressor easily
- Two types of vehicle mounted air compressors are reciprocating and rotary screw
- Reciprocating truck mount air compressors are designed for service and maintenance applications
- Rotary screw truck mount compressors are used for larger construction and utilities applications
A Brief Overview of Some Popular Vehicle Mounted Air Compressor Brands & Prices #
Puma #
- Two-stage electric powered 30 gallon, 8 HP compressor is sold at around $1,900
- Tankless, two stage electric powered, 13 HP machine is sold at around $2,100
- Tankless, electric powered, 8 HP can be purchased at around $1,500
- Tankless, two stage electric powered, 8 HP air compressor is sold at around $1,500
Campbell Hausfeld #
- 30-Gallon, 13 HP electric powered air compressor is old at around $2,800
MAXair #
- 30 Gallon, 11 HP electric powered machine is sold at around $2,600
- 55 Gallon 18 HP electric powered compressor can be bought for around $3,600
- 30 Gallon 9 HP truck mount compressor is sold for around $2,300
Schrader #
- Gas Powered, 16 HP, 175 PSI air compressor can be purchased between $3,500 and $5,000
EMAX #
- 18 HP, 60 Gallon multi-stage gas powered machine can be purchased between $4,700 and $4,900
- Diesel Powered, 16.8 HP, 175 PSI air compressor can be purchased between $10,500 and $15,750
