Summary

Campbell Hausfeld 3-gallon air compressor, as featured on the Best of Machinery website, is a small and powerful air compressor with a 3-gallon capacity and up to 90 PSI. It can power multiple tools with its oil-free pump; which means next to no maintenance for you if you choose to purchase this model. The compressor is a whole package deal, and it is shipped with ten different air compressor accessories which include hoses and blower tools, so you don’t need to worry about purchasing these separately; instead, you can get to work straight away with your compressor.

It is very portable, weighing just 20 lbs. and measuring at 15.7 x 7.9 x 19.6 inches all around. It works from a power adaptor so you will need to bear that in mind when finding a place for the air compressor in your workspace or hobby environment. It can be used to power air tools or pump up tires on vehicles – it is truly versatile and multipurpose. It is easy to use and has clear and easy to read indicators on the front of the air compressor so that you can keep track of pressure and usage as you go along with your projects.

The manufacturers provide clear instructions for set up, maintenance and usage of the air compressor should you find that you need them. There is also a great customer service that you can contact at any time if you have further questions and need help with parts or elements of the air compressor.

Looking for something bigger? Try this Campbell Hausfeld 20 Gal air compressor.

Key Features

• 3 Gallon
• 0.36 CFM
• 90 PSI
• 120 V
• Oil-less Pump
• 10 Piece Accessories Kit
• Portable
• Powerful

Pros

Oil-less Pump: An oil-less pump on an air compressor means you barely have any maintenance to do. You don’t have to clean out the tank, you don’t have any extra costs attached in the form of sourcing and purchasing oil, and you can get to work straight away as opposed to messing around checking oil levels and compressor functionality.

10 Accessories: It is rare to find a compressor that comes with this many accessories for such a great price as well. These tools mean that you won’t have to source them elsewhere and spend more money building up your collection. Everything you need is in one place; which is very handy and convenient.

Great Reviews: Buying any product whether it is online or in store, no matter how thorough the sales pitch from the company, still leaves you a little in the unknown as to whether it will live up to the expectations that have been set out. However, this is where the world of online reviews comes in handy, and this air compressor has over 1,000 to read through.

It has almost four stars out of five, and a high percentage of those reviews are at the top end of the star scale. Previous customers can provide a better insight into how the product works and give you a great idea of what they have used it for so that you can ascertain whether or not this suits your needs.

Cons

Slow: One minor criticism of this air compressor is that it can take a while to fill up the air pressure and the tank takes its time to get to full capacity. This can be inconvenient and require extra preparatory time before being able to complete a task or job.

Who Is It Suitable For?

This air compressor would work good for any DIY environment. Though owing to its size, it may be best suited for hobbyists than a taxing, long work environment that may be more demanding and require more from the compressor overall. It is powerful enough to run the standard tools, but not multiple ones for a long amount of time.

Why We Like It

This is a small but powerful air compressor that is fully portable, is very affordable and can be used in a variety of different environments. It can provide excellent air pressure and power a device for a longer running time as long as used and maintained correctly. It even comes with a year’s warranty to back it up.