Great heavy duty unit. Researched for months and kept going back to this air compressor. Best compressor and best price. I ordered at the store for a shipping discount and was also able to use my 10% off anything TSC coupon. If you’re reading this review, you know about Ingersoll Rand and their quality. Don’t waste your time looking elsewhere and just get it!

First, I am a big fan of Tractor Supply so this is a review of the compressor, only. I bought this unit to replace a Husky 20 Gallon compressor that locked up after 9 years of light use. I originally paid about $180 for the Husky and it can currently be purchased at big box stores for $240. My wife convinced me I should pay more for a "better" unit that would last longer. That seems like good advice, but is it really? I almost could have purchased three of the Husky compressors for what the IR compressor cost. The big disappointment came when I received the IR unit and started reading the assembly and maintenance instructions. This unit requires you to do the follow: 1) adjust the belt tension as needed. 2) Check the air filters (two of them) and clean or replace weekly. 3) Change the compressor synthetic oil every 12 months with IR's outrageous $40 per liter oil. In comparison, the Husky compressor is a sealed compressor where you just plug it in and go to work. If you factor in the cost of oil and filters and time spent working on this compressor instead of using it, three Husky units for the same money starts to look like a whole lot better deal. Also, this is advertised as a "portable " compressor. You can easily move it on a level concrete floor, but you cant roll it between buildings as ground clearance between the wheels is about one inch. I have a detached garage and sometimes need to move my compressor from the garage to the house. You can't do it with this unit because it drags the ground and cannot be lifted onto a truck due to the 200lb weight. It is basically garage bound which begs the question "why does it have inflatable tires". They just go flat and have no purpose on a concrete floor. If you like tinkering with your tools and pride of ownership is a factor, then maybe this is for you. As for me, I just prefer to use tools, not have them be a tax on my time and wallet. So, is it really worth the big price tag? Not for me. I deeply regret the purchase, but guess I will learn to deal with it.