Famous for their toughness and durability, Atlas Copco portable air compressors are engineered to take demanding environments in their stride.

But don't just take the company's word for it: in an all-new video series, watch as one of these tough units has its mettle tested against four separate — and equally gruelling — boot camp challenges. So, tune in and get your popcorn (and safety goggles) at the ready!

First up in the four-part test series: how does an Atlas Copco portable air compressor's robust design fare against being pummelled with a 600-kilogram (kg) avalanche of rocks, raining down from a height of 4 meters?