A stationary compressor has a tank of 10 gallons or more and stays in the garage or shop, on wheels or bolted down. The 20 to 30 gallon models run most air tools on a household outlet; 60 and 80 gallon two-stage models on 240 V keep up with sanders, grinders and paint guns all day. Oil-lubricated pumps run quieter and last longer; oil-free pumps need no oil changes.
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- DeWalt DXCM603#1 of 20Full review
A strong value 60 gallon shop compressor for someone with 240 V who wants high airflow for the money, accepting thin published specs.
Amazon $1,252.24$1,252.2414.6 CFM60 gal175 PSI - Ingersoll Rand SS3L3#2 of 20Full review
A durable 60 gallon garage compressor for someone who runs air tools steadily and wants a pump rated for continuous use.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.9911.3 CFM60 gal135 PSI - Ingersoll Rand 2340L5-V#3 of 20Full review
A serious two stage shop compressor for heavy daily air tool use on single phase power.
Amazon $2,015.99$2,015.9914.3 CFM60 gal175 PSI - DeWalt DXCMV5076055#4 of 20Full review
A two stage 60 gallon compressor for a busy shop running air tools all day on 240 V.
Amazon $1,818.99$1,818.99-60 gal175 PSI - Campbell Hausfeld XC602100#5 of 20Full review
For a shop that values tank pressure, durability and a long warranty over peak airflow.
Amazon $1,063.99$1,063.997.6 CFM60 gal175 PSI - Campbell Hausfeld VT6395#6 of 20Full review
An affordable 60 gallon shop compressor for a garage with 240 V that runs air tools regularly.
Amazon $977.74$977.7410.2 CFM60 gal135 PSI - CALAIR 60037BD#7 of 20Full review
A conventional 60 gallon belt drive shop compressor for someone running air hungry tools for long stretches.
California Air Tools $1,300$1,30011.5 CFM60 gal180 PSI - Quincy QT-54#8 of 20Full review
A long lived industrial two stage compressor for a serious home or small commercial shop.
Amazon $2,199$2,199-60 gal175 PSI - California Air Tools 20040C#9 of 20Full 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$1,15010.6 CFM20 gal125 PSI - Rolair 8230HK30#10 of 20Full review
A jobsite gas compressor for crews that need high airflow away from the grid.
Amazon $2,751$2,75120.1 CFM20 gal- - Campbell Hausfeld VT6271#11 of 20Full review
For someone who wants 60 gallon class airflow in a movable 30 gallon package and has 240 V wherever it goes.
Amazon $939.99$939.9910.2 CFM30 gal135 PSI - DeWalt DXCMLA1983012#12 of 20Full review
A low maintenance 30 gallon compressor for a 120 V garage that mostly runs nailers, tire filling and intermittent air tools.
Amazon $719.99$719.996 CFM30 gal155 PSI - Craftsman CMXECXA0331042 10 Gal#13 of 20Full review
A budget 10 gallon compressor for nailing and tire filling around the house.
Amazon $327.99$327.994 CFM10 gal150 PSI - California Air Tools 10020C#14 of 20Full review
For a home shop where noise matters more than raw airflow: a quiet 10 gallon unit for nailing, inflation and light air tools.
California Air Tools $457$4575.3 CFM10 gal125 PSI - California Air Tools 20020#15 of 20Full review
A quiet, plug in 20 gallon compressor for a home garage that runs nailers and inflates tires without filling the house with noise.
Amazon $496$4965.3 CFM20 gal125 PSI - Craftsman CMXECXM331#16 of 20Full review
A big tank, low maintenance 120 V compressor for a home garage running nailers and inflation, not continuous air tools.
Amazon $599.99$599.995.1 CFM33 gal175 PSI - Campbell Hausfeld C151CH#17 of 20Full review
A light, inexpensive 15 gallon compressor for home nailing and tire filling.
Amazon $324.99$324.994 CFM15 gal225 PSI - DeWalt DXCM251#18 of 20Full review
A belt drive compressor for a 120 V garage, for someone who wants a longer lasting oil pump and high tank pressure without wiring in 240 V.
Amazon $822.71$822.716.2 CFM25 gal200 PSI - Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate P1.5IU-A9#19 of 20Full review
For a 120 V garage owner who wants a long lived cast iron pump and can accept modest airflow.
Amazon $849.99$849.995.2 CFM20 gal135 PSI - Craftsman CMXECXA0232043 20 Gal#20 of 20Full review
A 20 gallon tank for nailing and inflation jobs that want more stored air, though the pump is small for the price.
Amazon $501.99$501.994 CFM20 gal175 PSI
