DEWALT D55146 4-1/2-Gallon 200-PSI Hand Carry Compressor with Wheels

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 33.5 x 44.8 x 24.5 inches ; 86 pounds
Shipping Weight: 90 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B000HZJLV2
Item model number: D55146

By : DEWALT
Price : $344.77
You Save : $331.04 (49%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
DEWALT built the D55146 Heavy Duty 4.5 Gallon, 200 PSI, Heavy Duty Hand Carry Compressor with Wheels is quiet, efficient and solidly built; constructed to withstand harsh jobsite conditions. Its dual connections allow users to simultaneously operate up to 3 framing nailers or 2 roofing nailers. This versatile compressor is useful to both small framing carpenters ; remodelers and large trim carpenter crews ; remodelers alike. The unique, patented high efficiency motor and high pressure pump provide a maximum pressure of 200 PSI with 5.2 SCFM 90 PSI so you never lose pressure. The D55146 is convenient, with an oil free, maintenance free pump and is easy to move ; store with pneumatic wheels. It’s the perfect compressor to choose if you need a lot of power and a low maintenance tool.
From the Manufacturer
The D55146 is a heavy-duty, 200 PSI, 4.5 gallon, 120 volt electric, hand-carry with a mobility kit that is built to stand up to the toughest conductions on a jobsite. The D55146 produces the air necessary to support up to three framing nailers or two roofing nailers simultaneously. Additionally, the innovative design of the unit provides professional contractors with increased durability and versatility. Designed for small framing crews, trim carpenters, deck builders and remodelers, the D55146 is built to handle the most demanding nailing and stapling applications such as sheathing and decking but, is versatile enough to handle the needs of a large trim carpenter crew, or remodeler. The D55146 features DeWALT patented high efficiency motor and high pressure pump that allows users to take advantage of the additional performance provided by 200 PSI, while at the same time allowing a user’s productivity to be enhanced by a pump that produces 5.4 SCFM (Actual) 90 PSI and results in a quick compressor recovery time.

Technical Details

200 PSI max tank storage pressure provides a user with 80% more usable air than the industry leader
5.2 SCFM at 90 PSI allows the compressor to recover quickly after its initial tank charge is exhausted
vertical stand feature and collapsible handle allows a user to save space by transporting or storing the compressor in a vertical position
78 dBA operational noise level for a quieter work environment
10-inch non-flat foam tires allow for easy transportation around the jobsite; Ehp efficient high pressure technology allows for longer pump and motor life

DEWALT D55146 4-1/2-Gallon 200-PSI Hand Carry Compressor with Wheels

Customer Reviews

I like this compressor; quiet, fast, efficient, solidly built. Good features: heavy duty wheel kit, dual connections, good gauges ; controls. However, be aware that the drain is not set to drain water completely from the tank in either the vertical or horizontal positions. It needs to propped up at about 45 degrees to get all the condensation out. This is a critical design flaw as residual water in the tank is a big cause of tank failure. Buy the compressor but be sure you drain it well and often.

The thing I like best about this compressor, is the fact that I will never lose pressure to my nail guns before the motor kicks on again.
With my old compressor I had 125 psi after the motor kicked off, but after a dozen or so shots with my framing nailer, the pressure would drop to around 90 psi, and the motor wouldn't kick on until about 85 psi, so sometimes the nails wouldn't shoot all the way into the wood.
With this compressor, the motor kicks in when the pressure drops to about 160 psi, and since it pressurizes to 200 psi, I get a consistent pressure through my hose, guaranteed. (I run the regulator at 110 psi for framing nailers.)
Also, since the tank pressurizes to 200 psi you get a larger volume of air stored in the tank than other compressors with the same size tank.
I also like the look, the wheels, the relatively quiet operation, 2 air outlets, the extendable handle, and the ball valve drain.