Air compressor

grantll · Aug 3, 2017

I have flat tires rear and front on my F20, and no electricity near it. Will a 12 volt compressor do it or would a 12volt invertor and small 110 compressor work best?

Dace

rustyfarmall · Aug 3, 2017

(quoted from post at 11:00:04 08/03/17) I have flat tires rear and front on my F20, and no electricity near it. Will a 12 volt compressor do it or would a 12volt invertor and small 110 compressor work best?

Dace

The 12 volt compressor would take care of the front tires, and yes, probably the rear tires, but it will take a very long time to fill those rear tires. The inverter with a 110 compressor is better, but a gas engine powered compressor is even better.

hydro70guy · Aug 3, 2017

If tires are ok the small ac will fill rears with enough in not to long a time. We have a semi with an air hose that connects to air brakes to fill tires in the field. Just a thought on what i would do.

Joe

ss55 · Aug 3, 2017

Either way, I would leave the vehicle engine running to help re-charge the 12 volt battery. Be careful not to fry your alternator if you use a big invertor with the 110V compressor. Maybe check the current ratings before you start.

old · Aug 3, 2017

Well as long as the tubes do not have big holes in them yes you can air them up with a 12 volt compressor. But if the tubes have holes in them not likely to keep up. But not all 12 volt compressors are built the same and while one may take 5 minutes to do a front others might take 30 minutes

kcm.MN · Aug 3, 2017

How far away is electricity?

Will the tires even "hold" air? If not, don't waste your time with a low-volume compressor.

Can you get the tractor into neutral and pull it to an electric source?

How about a generator to power a portable compressor?

...Is this, by chance, a new project tractor being pulled out of a fence row or something? If so, best thing would be the generator approach.

Can you get a trailer close enough to winch the tractor on?

Pete in Holland MI · Aug 3, 2017

It'll take a hell of an inverter to drive an air compressor. My 1.5 hp 110v air compressor won't fire up under load even with a 5000 watt generator ! Takes a LOT to start an air compressor. Your only chance would be to drain the air tank and start it under a no-load.

Got a contractor friend with a gas powered air compressor ?

Mike M · Aug 3, 2017

JD made a pto powered air pump. Slow but works. I have seen ones you pull a spark plug out and air up that way too. But I don't like the idea of air fuel mixture being pumped into the tires.

kcm.MN · Aug 3, 2017

Pete, I have 2 portable compressors. One is a Campbell Hausfeld and, as you mentioned, will definitely not start from a smaller genset. The other is a newer Bostich compressor that has almost the same output, but will easily start from my 4k generator. A lot depends on the compressor, but you brought up an EXCELLENT point about dumping the tank to start one without load!

grantll · Aug 3, 2017

I thank you

Stephen Newell · Aug 3, 2017

How far do you have to go for compressed air? Either would work for a short distance but I don't think you would get enough pressure for either to really air them up. You might also need to jack the wheels off the ground so air doesn't leak around the rim while you are trying to air it up.

old · Aug 3, 2017

F-20 would have tubes in the tire so not likely to be a problem with a tire/rim type leak

mechanicfred · Aug 3, 2017

I have a spark plug compressor. They work great! And they do not put an air fuel mixture in the tire.
They have a valve that screws into the spark plug hole. Draws fresh air into the valve then push it into what ever needs aired up. When your in the Alaskan Bush with no gas station for 50 miles they sure are handy.

Russ from MN · Aug 3, 2017

A good 12 volt compressor is very useful, run the vehicle that it's plugged into, the extra voltage is good! I have a $8 one from HF, when it fails I will buy a little better one.

SDMike · Aug 4, 2017

I have an older one of these, cost me $140, but after burning up 2 12v air compressors airing up rear tractor tires, worth the investment. Most contractors have one of these and if you know one, you might be able to borrow it. Best of luck.

Mike

craigco · Aug 4, 2017

A gas powered compressor would be my choice.

jeffcat · Aug 4, 2017

Plain and simple. If you know a good carpenter ask him to bring over his gas powered compressor. Pay him or a couple of 6packs. The next part for you is with electric and compressors. Keep the power cord as heavy and as short as possible. AIR,HOSE you can run from here to the next county if you want. Crappy power will burn up the motor. If I was closer I would bring over my big bad Emglo gas portable. Model D8. Eight horse Honda with a 4 cylinder D pump. 17 cfm no sweat.

PJH · Aug 4, 2017

A 12 volt compressor will work as a last resort. I've used them to air up a 38" rear tire a few times. Leave the engine running on the vehicle you plug into.

Bring your lunch with you - you'll get hungry before you're done.

tomNE · Aug 4, 2017

If you know anyone with a semi tractor or if one is close by, it will air up the tires in nothing flat!

Dusty MI · Aug 5, 2017

I carry a 12 volt compressor in most of my vehicles. I buy the ones that you can set the pressure that you want in the tire and it will shut off when the set pressure is reached.

Dusty

bigbob1939 · Aug 6, 2017

Mechanicfred, how do you figure the spark plug deal does not put air fuel mix into
tire?

Dusty MI · Aug 7, 2017

(quoted from post at 11:57:38 08/06/17) Mechanicfred, how do you figure the spark plug deal does not put air fuel mix into
tire?

My dad had one around 1950. It pulled fresh air in through the sides it then pushed that fresh air into the tire.
It seemed rather slow, but worked.

Dusty

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