In you opinion how does this compressor compare with this similar price one from Harbor Frieght
300817
Very well built. Fits my work space and serviceable. I am a happy customer.
300818
I have not looked at the Harbor Freight one in sometime. I will say that the customer service at northern tools is top notch; mine arrived damaged and I had the new belt cage and air filters within a few days...I doubt you will get that service from Harbor Freight; the parts would most likely have to come from overseas... It is a great compressor, not too loud and good for a garage shop.
300819
The quality if this compressor is much higher than anything I've ever seen from Harbor Freight.
300820
No comparison. The Northern Tool has a high quality American made pump. Check the components on the Harbor Freight. Get Serious! They're not even in the same league.
300821
they must not have allowed the link, but my opinion of harbor freight tools is that they are fine for hobbyists or VERY limited use, but they are sketchy at best. I've been happy with Northern tool's branded stuff and the way they stand behind them.
106190
It will certainly do the job, but you really don't need a compressor this powerful. A smaller one like the Senco PC 1010 would do just fine.
713740
It is the same as the one Harbor Frieght was offering last summer for a much higher price...part #s change as often as suppliers with Harbor freightMine has been performing very consistent for over a year now,with no need to repair or replace.
1031323
I have used my to run my nail guns, fill up the lawn mower tires and bike tires. I am very happy with the compressor..
1499698
I have used this compressor with a finish nailer on a small home improvement project and it worked fine. I would not use for any big projects or with tools that require a lot of air.
1721298
You are probably correct. Both units are made by California Air Tools. I don't find the compressor ugly and it is quiet and pumps up quickly.
845213
it should work fine I got mine about 4 months ago and it works great. it pumps air fast and has two outlets forair hammers and other air tools. I think it would work great. I have not tried it I use it in my motorcycle garage and amvery pleased with it. I had two harbor freight compressors and this one is very much stronger than them
1468188
It is a whole shop compressor so it is loud, but surprisingly quiet for this type of compressor... I have another 80 Gal in my shop that is louder!
1202600
It is as quiet as any i have used in the past. Low hum most of thew time ,makes a louder sound when the compressor kicks in . Overall happy.
1196397
I own several Hitachi NR83A3 framing nailers and this compressor keeps up. If one takes the cfm of air per cycle needed for that nailer and divides it into 4.1 you get 64 cycles per minute. I do not know of anyone who can keep that up. The CFM rating of 4.1 is at 90psi and not 120 which I run my framing nailers at. I bought this compressor because I wanted a compressor I could use in conjunction with another when I needed more CFM like when I texture drywall. I like the idea that this compressor is 100% duty cycle. None of these compressors I am aware of are all that good at starting in freezing weather but this compressor seems to be the best of its type. I have other compressors which are belt driven with more power and they are much better in freezing weather but they cost a lot more and are much heavier. When the compressor first starts with no air in the tank it has a check valve at the top of the compressor that allows air to bypass the tank until it has been running for a short time. This seems to help it start when it is cold and the air compressor has not run all night. Once there is some air in the tank you never hear it again until after you drain the tank. Before I bought this compressor I looked for one with a 100% duty cycle rating and found that there are very few available. While this compressor may look like most others it is my favorite hand carry compressor. After a short time I started using synthetic compressor oil because I think that helps a compressor start easier in cold weather and helps it to last longer. Before I changed the oil I spoke with someone at the company and they were great about helping me.
653841
I have a k2500 suburban that I put this compressor on it went together with out any problems had it on in about an hour that was last year and I haven't had any problems with it and the best thing was the price best I could find and I checked napa, checker, And pep boys.
2092596
I use a compressor that I purchased from harbor freight. Remember if you buy a compressor you will need the hard ware to attach it
302335
I bought the compressor about 8 months ago and use it about once a week, it is very important to keep it perfectly level, which is no problem for me. So far I am very happy with it , works great and not sorry I bought it. I use it mostly for blowing dirt out of various things and parts, I use Rolair synthetic motor oil due to limited use and a very cold environment.
2095224
To the best of my recolection, the compressor came with start up oil and that was about it. The 'start up kits' that I have seen are primarily for the bigger compressors. Double check me on this, though. I have used this compressor for about a year now and am very satisfied. My use is homeowner/occasional and stays 'pumped up' in the garage for light immediate use. Sorry I couldn't be of more specific help.
1527715
Mine was decent. I wouldn't say well. It came with a lot of heavyweight paper crumpled up as packing material. The compressor worked fine out of the box.
1101290
I consider the unit "relatively quiet". It has a tank so the compressor only works a small part of the time.
1499695
The compressor has worked well with the pneumatic tools. I found it on sale later at Lowes.