California Air Tools 20040C
#9 in StationaryFull review
For a home shop with 240 V that wants real air tool airflow without the noise of a belt drive compressor.
California Air Tools $1,150$1,150
3.0/5
For someone who wants 60 gallon class airflow in a movable 30 gallon package and has 240 V wherever it goes.
- 10.2 CFM at 90 PSIAirflow
- 30 galTank
- 87 dB(A)Noise
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$939.99
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Pros
- 10.2 CFM runs air tools that small compressors cannot
- Wheeled horizontal tank moves around the shop
- Oil lubricated pump for longer life
Cons
- Needs a 240 V outlet
- Costs nearly as much as 60 gallon units with the same pump
- Loud at 87 dB
- Only a 1 year warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | VT6271 |
|---|---|
| Air | |
| Airflow at 90 PSI | 10.2 CFM |
| Airflow at 40 PSI | 11.5 CFM |
| Max pressure | 135 PSI |
| Tank | 30 gal |
| Pump and motor | |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Motor | 3.7 hp, 240 V |
| Running amps | 15.7 A |
| Stages | 1 |
| Oil-free pump | No |
| Build | |
| Style | Horizontal |
| Noise | 87 dB(A) |
| Weight | 164 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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