Difference Between Two Air Compressors

BillyP · May 9, 2007

I've been thinking about getting me a two stage air compressor. What I'm wondering is if anyone knows the difference between the 2 IR compressors listed below?

The first one is the IR TS4N5 from Tractor Supply. The second one is the IR 2430N5 from Max Tools. What I'm wondering is if there's $250.00 difference in the two?

Tractor Supply Company - Ingersoll Rand TWO-STAGE POWER

MaxTool.com - Get the lowest price on name brand tools and equipment.

George2615 · May 9, 2007

The maxtool ad says the 2430N5 replaces the TS4N5. I think its probably a newer model. Specs look similar. Price is different only because its a different company selling that has a different profit margin. Just my opinion but I'd save the $250 and go with the TSC model. You might even get a 10% dicount if you ask at the register. I've asked for a discount on large purchases at the checkout and they said "sure, I can do that"

schmism · May 9, 2007

from the one thats about $100 more

"Includes a FREE IR Start-Up Kit, ... a $99.00 Value"

"nothings ever free"

1962 · Oct 29, 2009

Sorry to dredge up such an old thread but I need some help on this matter also.

What is the difference between these two?

One has a vertical cylinder pump and the other has a V cylinder pump. Both are two stage 175 psi and have about the same CFM rating.
Is one better than the other?

The IR TS45N from TSC is $999.00. The best price I found on the IR 2430N5 is $1299.00. These prices are for the compressors only, no start up kits (oil) and no bells and whistles.

I have also been considering a quincy compressor the same size as the IR.

Please help me out here my current compressor is shot and I want to replce it ASAP.

Bird · Oct 29, 2009

One has a vertical cylinder pump and the other has a V cylinder pump. Both are two stage 175 psi and have about the same CFM rating.
Is one better than the other?

For a personal, not necessarily scientific, opinion . . . all else being equal I'd prefer the V cylinders, primarily because I believe they will cool better and therefore lengthen the life of the compressor if it's run continuously for long periods of time. As a practical matter, for most of us, either one should last a lifetime.

scgargoyle · Oct 29, 2009

If it's going to be in the same building with you, check the pump RPM. A friend of mine bought a huge Sears which worked great, but it ran 3000 RPM, and the noise was horrendous! He finally sold it and bought an old Quincy that chugged along at 600 RPM. Much easier on the ears!

kenmac · Oct 29, 2009

I bought this one 318VL BelAire Air Compressor - Price Online about 2-3 yrs ago for 1300.00 they have gone up a bit

Scooby074 · Oct 30, 2009

scgargoyle said:
If it's going to be in the same building with you, check the pump RPM. A friend of mine bought a huge Sears which worked great, but it ran 3000 RPM, and the noise was horrendous! He finally sold it and bought an old Quincy that chugged along at 600 RPM. Much easier on the ears!

Truer words never spoken!! "cheap" compressors often have to overspeed the pump to deliver the advertised CFM. A slow speed (6-700) RPM pump is much quieter and will last longer.