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Air compressors are used to convert power into potential energy stored as pressurized, or compressed, air. This power can then be used to power construction tools and machinery used by both professionals and do-it-yourselfers. Some of the most common tools powered by an air compressor are rock drills, jackhammers, air motors and pumps. These tools are used to crush rock, pour concrete, bore holes and cut materials, among other tasks. Air compressors have three pressure classifications: low, medium and high, and can also be classified according to their design and operation. These classifications include single-stage reciprocating, compound, scroll and centrifugal. The first use of an air compressor in a construction application dates back to the Swiss Alps in the 1800s. If you are looking for air compressors, visit Construction Equipment Guide’s Used Air Compressors for Sale page. Need more information? Scroll down on the page and read our editorial coverage. You can find new and used air compressors for sale from the leading equipment manufacturers right here.

Tue March 05, 2013
Doosan Portable Power TIVi Dual Pressure Air Compressors Cut Fuel Costs
Dual pressure Tier IVi-compliant air compressors from Doosan Portable Power — P425/HP375WCU, HP450/VHP400WCU and P600/XP535WCU — are cutting fuel costs by an average of 10 percent over previous models....

Tue March 05, 2013
Chicago Pneumatic Launches CPS 275
Chicago Pneumatic's (CP) CPS 275 is the newest addition to the line of portable compressors, available now at CP distributors. It features a highly efficient airend that provides 271 cfm @ 100 psi. The CPS 275 KD portable compressor boasts a 74 hp (55 kW) Kubota engine and includes a sound suppressed enclosure and an easy-to-navigate control panel....

Tue December 18, 2012
Doosan Portable Power Introduces Three New Mid-Range T4i Generator Models
Doosan Portable Power’s three new mobile generators — the G70, G85 and G125 — are all powered by Tier IV interim-certified Cummins diesel engines. The three models have been redesigned from the ground up to enhance operator efficiency, and expand versatility through the development of several new options including the availability of the quad voltage selection feature....

Mon November 12, 2012
Atlas Copco Introduces XAS 1800 JD7 Compressor
Atlas Copco’s XAS 1800 JD7 compressor is designed for applications requiring a very high volume of air at medium pressure and also is compliant with Tier IV EPA emission regulations. Benefits include easy-to-use electronic controls, optimized fuel consumption and a small footprint to reduce transportation cost....

Thu October 25, 2012
Miller Trailblazer Engine-Driven Welder/Generators Reduce Fuel Use, Sound
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Trailblazer series of engine-driven welder/generators — the Trailblazer 275 and Trailblazer 325. Built for general construction, structural steel, maintenance and repair, mobile fabrication, and farm and ranch applications, the new Trailblazer welder/generators offer a number of technologies designed to reduce fuel use by as much as 35 percent, extend runtimes by 50 percent, reduce noise by 68 percent, and provide a smaller and lighter footprint for ease of mobility and more space on work trucks, according to the manufacturer....

Thu September 20, 2012
Chicago Pneumatic CPS 185 PDU7 Portable Air Compressor Offers Reliable Vehicle-Mounted Power
The CPS 185 PDU portable compressors manufactured by Chicago Pneumatic feature a 49 hp interim Tier IV Perkins 404D-22 engine and a highly efficient, direct-drive air end that provides 185 cfm. The advantage to the direct-drive air end is that it requires less horse power to deliver the rated 185 cfm @100psi, which means that the compressor produces more air with less fuel....

Thu September 20, 2012
Chicago Pneumatic Offers CPS 185 PD7 Portable Air Compressor
The CPS 185 PD7 portable air compressors manufactured by Chicago Pneumatic feature a 49 hp interim Tier IV Perkins 404D-22 engine and a highly efficient, direct-drive air end that provides 185 cfm. The advantage to the direct-drive air end is that it requires less horse power to deliver the rated 185 cfm @100psi, which means that the compressor produces more air with less fuel....

Thu September 20, 2012
Multiple Benefits Found in the Chicago Pneumatic CPS 90 Portable Air Compressor
Designed for reliability, flexibility and easy maintenance, the Chicago Pneumatic CPS 90 KD portable air compressors feature easy-to-use centralized controls located on the curb side of the compressor for operator safety....

Fri August 24, 2012
Doosan Portable Power Introduces New Line of Dual Pressure Portable Air Compressors
Doosan Portable Power introduced three new models of dual pressure mid-range air compressors — P425/HP375WCU, HP450/VHP400WCU and P600/XP535WCU. The portable air compressors are built to withstand the most challenging applications and perform efficiently in the harshest environments....

Mon June 25, 2012
Doosan Portable Power Offers Four New Generators Within Tier IVi Mobile Generator Lineup
Doosan Portable Power now offers four new models in its mobile generator portfolio that have been designed to meet federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier IV Interim (Tier IVi) emission standards....
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