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Machinery

Air compressor

Looking for a used air compressor to blow equipment off. Curious what cfm I need, knowing that used generally put out a little less. 185, 210, 250, 375??

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Verified FBN Member (AB, CAN)

We use a gas powered leaf blower for daily use but the air compressor we borrow from neighbour's works wonders at year end. Looks like we o...

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Verified FBN Member (WI)

get a leaf blower.


Verified FBN Member (SD)

I use a Mi-T-M screw compressor

Puts out 125 cfm

Bought it new for 12550 two years ago and love it

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Verified FBN Member (PA)

I use a leaf blower as well. I have one that is 110volt that blows anything clean. If you reduce the outlet size the air speed can get equ...

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Verified FBN Member (IN)

Be careful with used air compressors. What fails is the bottom of the tank when it rusts from the inside from the water in the bottom. It m...

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Verified FBN Member (ND)

185 is common. I have a 210 but it is a 1953 Worthington with an International Harvester UD14 engine. Starts on Gas, runs on diesel. If...

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Verified FBN Member

The newer units have a safety valve to prevent that, like an idiot I took mine off. And you are correct if you happen to drop the wand thing...

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Verified FBN Member (MI)

Have Milwaukee leaf blower and Stijl gas blower they work ok. BUT I used the neighbors compressor yesterday that was a game changer doesn’t...

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Verified FBN Member (IL)

Milwaukee battery operated leaf blower works great and is light and easy to handle. Go with the big battery.


Verified FBN Member (IL)

I have a 100 and it works well.


Verified FBN Member (TX)

185 will do well


Verified FBN Member

185, it’s a game changer. Renting from an industrial equipment agency is not to bad either while you look for a good used one.


Verified FBN Member (NV)

185


Verified FBN Member (ON, CAN)

Leaf blower works good for combine

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