The NorthStar 8-gallon twin-tank gas-powered portable air compressor is engineered for longevity and heavy-duty work on the job site.
The belt-driven full cast iron two-stage pump features a W-type cylinder design for superior cooling. Low Vibration Technology (LVT) offers smooth operation and floating-type Swedish steel valves for a long valve life. The crankshaft has bearings on both ends for excellent support. It is powered by a NorthStar e300 OHV EFI gasoline engine for reliable performance.
Features and Benefits
- NorthStar e300 OHV EFI engine with low oil shutdown
- Full cast iron two-stage pump for long service life
- W-style cylinder design for superior cooling
- The pump head is made of FC35 Grade cast iron
- Floating-type Swedish steel valves deliver much longer than usual valve life
- Operates at a slower RPM to run cooler and last longer
- Low Vibration Technology (LVT) with dynamically balanced pump for smooth operation and long life
- One-piece cast iron crankcase has bearings on both ends of the crankshaft for superior crankshaft support, not overhung crankshaft design
- 100% duty cycle
- Delivers 14.9 CFM @ 90 PSI with 175 max. PSI
- Heavy cast iron, oversized flywheel provides extra momentum and cooler operation
- Step-type piston rings ensure piston ring overlap for better compression
- Sight glass for quick viewing of oil level
- Replaceable crank journals and wrist pin journal/needle bearings
- Two-piece connecting rods can be rebuilt for superior serviceability
- High-pressure piston wrist pins have needle bearings
- Easy-start lever on unloader valve isolates pump from tank pressure, so the engine won't have to start under load
- Durable steel belt guard
- Liquid-filled pressure gauge
- Pressure regulator to control outlet pressure
- 8-gallon horizontal twin tank
Product Specifications
| Equipment Type | Air Compressor (Portable) |
