Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20
#4 in CordlessFull review
For M18 owners with trucks or several vehicles who want the fastest cordless fill and don’t mind the price.
Amazon $166.85$166.85
The Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 rates 3.6 among cordless tire inflators; the VIAIR 450P-A EF rates 2.8 among heavy duty ones. The Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 costs $140.75 less ($166.85 vs $307.60).
VIAIR 450P-A EF
#9 in Heavy dutyFull review
For RV, trailer and big-truck owners who run high pressures or fill many tires in a row and want a compressor that never needs a rest. For fastest fills at trail pressures, the 400P EF is quicker.
Amazon $307.60$307.60
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and heavy duty), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 | VIAIR 450P-A EF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 9 $166.85 without battery | 46 $307.60 |
| Airflow 30% | 83 39.9 L/min (maker) | 28 62 L/min (maker) |
| Features 20% | 88 auto shutoff, runs 20 min at a time, 150 PSI max | 60 100% duty cycle, 150 PSI max; no auto shutoff |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 | VIAIR 450P-A EF | |
|---|---|---|
| Inflating | ||
| Max pressure | 150 PSI | 150 PSI |
| Airflow (maker) | 39.9 L/min | 62 L/min |
| Auto shutoff | Yes | No |
| Duty cycle | 20 min on | 100% (continuous) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Milwaukee M18 battery (sold separately) | Battery clamps |
| Power bank | - | No |
| Power cord | - | 6 ft |
| Build | ||
| Air hose | 36 in | 360 in |
| Light | - | No |
| Dimensions | 13.8 x 6.4 x 7.8 in | 12.4 x 5.8 x 7.4 in |
| Weight | 7 lb | 13 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |