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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 October 10, 2017
VMAC Launches Underhood 30 Air Compressor for Ford Transit EcoBoost
VMAC launched the latest Underhood 30 air compressor for the Ford Transit EcoBoost commercial van. This Van Series air compressor offers up to 30 CFM at 100 percent duty cycle. “We've seen tremendous growth in the commercial van industry in North America, as businesses introduce vans into their fleets,” said Mike Pettigrew, VMAC's marketing manager....

Thu July 06, 2017
Atlas Copco XAS 110 Air Compressor Wins Red Dot Design Award
Atlas Copco, a provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has won a 2017 Red Dot Design Award for its 8-series portable air compressors, including the XAS 110 model available in the United States....

Wed June 14, 2017
Allmand Expands Into Portable Air Compressor Market
Allmand Bros. Inc., a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton Corporation and long-time manufacturer of high-performance portable equipment, has expanded its product offerings into the portable air compressor market....

Doosan - Fri March 17, 2017
Doosan Portable Power XHP750 Air Compressor
Maintenance is completed safely and efficiently on the Doosan Portable Power XHP750 air compressor with an industry-leading enclosure design that is the most accessible air compressor ever created. Simple and safe access to all service components, from coolers to filters, is made possible by panels located on all sides of the machine....

Sullair - Tue March 07, 2017
Sullair Unveils New 1600H Tier 4 Final Air Compressor
Sullair unveiled its new 1600H Tier IV Final portable air compressor at ConExpo/Con-AGG 2017. The new compressor, powered by the Sullair 25 Series air end and a Caterpillar C15 engine, offers versatile operation, rated at 1600 cfm at 100/150 psi....

Sullair - Tue March 07, 2017
Sullair Introduces 400H Cummins Tier IV Final Air Compressor
Sullair introduced its new 400H Tier IV Final portable air compressor at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. The new compressor, powered by a Cummins QSF3.8 diesel engine, offers a versatile blend of flow and pressures up to 400 cfm at 150 psi, catering to a wide variety of customers in the construction and mining industries....

Wed August 03, 2016
Doosan Portable Power P185WDO Air Compressor
The Doosan Portable Power P185WDO air compressor is powered by a Tier IV Final-compliant Doosan D24 engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) aftertreatment system, which is virtually maintenance-free....

Mon June 06, 2016
VMAC the RAPTAIR-G30 Gas Drive Air Compressor
VMAC has upped the ante in the mobile air compressor market. This high performance, gas engine driven, rotary screw compressor has a price point comparable to its reciprocating gas drive competitors, but with reliability, durability and performance that is synonymous with VMAC rotary screw compressors....

Fri June 03, 2016
Tier III Portable Large Air Compressors Still Available at Sullivan-Palatek
Sullivan-Palatek Inc. announced that Tier III machines, up from 750 to 1,800 cfm, are still available with options for all models. Included in the Tier III model inventory is the newly redesigned D1300-D1800 range of portable air compressors....

Fri June 03, 2016
Doosan Portable Power Adds to Air Compressor Lineup
Doosan Portable Power has expanded its lineup of dual pressure and dual flow air compressors with the introduction of the Tier IV Final–compliant P425/HP375 and HP450/VHP400 air compressors. Operating at either 425 cfm at 100 psi or 375 cfm at 150 psi, the P425/HP375 delivers the pressure and flow options typical of two units in a single air compressor....
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