Compressor

[AGN76]

Could someone please advise me on a decent, cheap air compressor. Predominantly for skidsteer tyres.
Please be aware you will be replying to a total technical dimwit!

 

[AGN76]

Bump

 

[Steevo]

What pressure are they?

I had a small 25l 8 bar compressor for a few years which I bought from Aldi for about £80 with a set of tools. It worked pretty well.

I now have a Clarke 100l 10bar compressor with 10mm hose which is BRILLIANT for blowing up tractor tyres, cleaning radiators etc. It cost nearer £500-600 so quite a bit more but I wouldn't be without it. I have a small 25l version here too which comes in useful here and there too as it's portable but I'm glad it's not my only compressor.

 

[Tomr10]

If your not using air tools any small one will be fine.

 

[Highland Mule]

Stanley B6CC304SCR523 24Ltr Electric Compressor with 5 Piece Accessory Kit 230V - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Lightweight and portable compressor for long term performance. Features easy-start motor, anti-vibration foot, easy-adjust regulator and easy-drain valve. Suitable for DIY and light trade applications. Supplied with spiral hose, blow gun, inflating gun, gravity...

www.screwfix.com

Just splay the axle out a bit when you put the wheels on, as the little plugs that should hold the wheels on aren’t strong enough for farm use.

 

[Moors Lad]

Got a SGS chinese-made one here - early days - seems to do the job. Did break a component and the replacement ("metal") bit was so light it felt like it was plastic! If I was buying again I`d pay more for one made in Europe!! Some staff at SGS lacked a bit of tact too...!
As a matter of interest it looks VERY like the cheaper one`s from Machine Mart.....

 

[milkloss]

As small a tank as you can get so as to avoid the h&s inspection required.

 

[Highland Mule]

As small a tank as you can get so as to avoid the h&s inspection required.

Good call, but the level is reasonably high. 250 bar-litres I think. It still needs to be properly managed, but no formal inspections as I understand things.

 

[Deutzdx3]

Air industrial equipment. UK made. Good back up when needed. They can advise what'll do your job no bother. Support British where you can.

 

[vantage]

Good call, but the level is reasonably high. 250 bar-litres I think. It still needs to be properly managed, but no formal inspections as I understand things.

Ours are checked every other year for insurance purposes, no minimum size.

 

[Highland Mule]

Ours are checked every other year for insurance purposes, no minimum size.

Mine doesn’t need to be.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg178.pdf

 

[vantage]

Mine doesn’t need to be.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg178.pdf

250 bar litres, basically any compressor more than 25 litres at 10 bar?

 

[Highland Mule]

250 bar litres, basically any compressor more than 25 litres at 10 bar?

yep. Or 10 litres at 25 bar, etc. Weeds out the domestic and hobby sized, which is all that many of us need.

 

[Qman]

These are good compressors...https://www.abacaircompressors.com/en-uk/our-products/piston

 

[quattro]

Just bought a Clark biggest on single phase ,last Clark I’ve had 22years and still going

 

[Highland Mule]

Just bought a Clark biggest on single phase ,last Clark I’ve had 22years and still going

That will definitely need inspection by an outside party then. Best have a chat with your insurance company, assuming you haven't already.

 

[AGN76]

These are good compressors...https://www.abacaircompressors.com/en-uk/our-products/piston

What's the lubricated bit about?

 

[Steevo]

What's the lubricated bit about?

Some compressors are "oil free".

 

[AGN76]

Some compressors are "oil free".

Warned you I was a halfwit!
Is there much difference between lube and oil free then?

 

[SilliamWhale]

Got a SGS chinese-made one here - early days - seems to do the job. Did break a component and the replacement ("metal") bit was so light it felt like it was plastic! If I was buying again I`d pay more for one made in Europe!! Some staff at SGS lacked a bit of tact too...!
As a matter of interest it looks VERY like the cheaper one`s from Machine Mart.....

SGS staff are agressive