60 gallon air compressors?

[tom4018]

What is the best bang for the buck in 60 gallons air compressors?

This is one I considered:
Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 5 HP 6 Gallon High Capacity Air Compressor - For Life Out Here

But a lot of the reviews mention having motor problems.

 

[blackdog2086]

This would be my choice. Still U.S. made.

Quincy 2V41C60VC QT Pro 5-HP 60-Gallon Two-Stage Air Compressor 230V 1-Phase

 

[rhunt]

I'm with blackdog, two stage is a better choice plus Quincy compressors are slower running which means quieter and less wear. Bob

 

[George2615]

Hard to say which is the best bang. Everyone will have their own opinion on that. My last compressor was a 60 gallon unit I bought from Northern Hydraulics over 40 years ago. The bottom of the tank rusted out from years of condensation. Current compressor is an 80 gallon from Home Depot.
Many are concerned with noise Db level when running, oil less, type of compressor, lots of CFM, single stage or 2 stage, made in USA or not etc. Its enough to make your head spin.
The IR you linked to is a good compressor as are others. Every brand is susceptible to problems just like automobiles or tractors. The choice is yours.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I also would buy the Quincy! In my opinion, it's enough better quality, to be worth the higher price.

SR

 

[bigtiller]

I also would buy the Quincy! In my opinion, it's enough better quality, to be worth the higher price.

SR

Me too! And I did.

 

[davisgary2]

The Ingersoll has more CFM and less Money. Quincy is nice I don't know if it is $400 nicer.

 

[Texasmark]

What is the best bang for the buck in 60 gallons air compressors?

This is one I considered:
Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 5 HP 6 Gallon High Capacity Air Compressor - For Life Out Here
But a lot of the reviews mention having motor problems.

I bought a DeVilbliss (I think it is) some 15 years ago on sale at Home Depot for $350-400 forget exact number, upright 6.5 (locked rotor peak HP rated....actually 4 running HP., cap start, cap run.) Compressor is single stage and over the years put in a second head gasket, a 240v cut out switch bleed off valve, added a tank drain valve and just a month ago, a tank check valve due to excessive time for compression pressure to bleed off after filling....had me puzzled for awhile as to the root cause.

 

[murph1]

I'm with blackdog, two stage is a better choice plus Quincy compressors are slower running which means quieter and less wear. Bob

What speed does the motor run at?

 

[bigtiller]

What speed does the motor run at?

The motor runs at 3450 rpm, the pump runs at 1310 rpm. The compressor turns on when the pressure drops to 140psi and kicks off at 175psi, mine does that in 70 seconds.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475

 

[tjkubota93]

I have read somewhere that harbor freight sells a big one that's actually made in USA. Might look into that.

 

[fried1765]

This would be my choice. Still U.S. made.

Quincy 2V41C60VC QT Pro 5-HP 60-Gallon Two-Stage Air Compressor 230V 1-Phase

Quincy is absolutely THE BEST.
I have a 5HP Quincy 2 stage 175psi/20cfm.
I bought it 30 years ago.
All cast iron, pressure lube!
An absolute beast of a machine