Looking for opinions on the Dewalt 20V Max Tire Inflator

[Maximus3311]

Hey everyone - I know this probably isn't as "good" as a $300 inflator...but this was recently recommended to me and I was curious what you all thought:

Amazon.com: DEWALT 20V MAX Tire Inflator, Compact and Portable, Automatic Shut Off, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCC020IB) : Everything Else

I have 20V Dewalt batteries...so this would be pretty convenient.

That said - I don't want to go cheap and end up with something that leaves me stranded (but I'm also not ready to drop $1000 on the ARB dual). Thoughts?

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[Sewie]

would be brutal for trying to air up after a trail. Slow and probably doesn't have the duty cycle to continuously do all four tires.

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Hey everyone - I know this probably isn't as "good" as a $300 inflator...but this was recently recommended to me and I was curious what you all thought:

Amazon.com: DEWALT 20V MAX Tire Inflator, Compact and Portable, Automatic Shut Off, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCC020IB) : Everything Else

I have 20V Dewalt batteries...so this would be pretty convenient.

That said - I don't want to go cheap and end up with something that leaves me stranded (but I'm also not ready to drop $1000 on the ARB dual). Thoughts?

I have no 1st hand experience with this unit. For a reasonably compact cordless inflator I think the Milwaukee 2848 is powerful and reasonably priced . . . assuming one is already invested in the Milwaukee battery ecoverse. Having to add the batteries, and charger, on top of the purchase (usually lists about $180) definitely changes the value prop (as it does for all of the cordless tool providers). HTH.

 

[PWillette]

Check out the Trickflate
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/introducing-the-trickflate-black.70270/

 

[MNBigfoot]

I have 2 milwaukee cordless inflators, that are great at topping off tires and light duty work(lawn equipment). I wouldn't get one for airing up and down tires for off-road use. For that, I use a Viair 400p.

 

[nottinbe]

I have it, it works great for airing up a few pounds and easier than getting my hoses for the ARB out. I haven't tried to air up over 5 lbs though, and never for more than one tire. The battery lasts a long time. It could probably get the job done but you'd need some patience.

 

[HoosierMan]

Hey everyone - I know this probably isn't as "good" as a $300 inflator...but this was recently recommended to me and I was curious what you all thought:

Amazon.com: DEWALT 20V MAX Tire Inflator, Compact and Portable, Automatic Shut Off, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCC020IB) : Everything Else

I have 20V Dewalt batteries...so this would be pretty convenient.

That said - I don't want to go cheap and end up with something that leaves me stranded (but I'm also not ready to drop $1000 on the ARB dual). Thoughts?

I have one also and have been very pleased with it. Have not used in on the Bronco though. Has been used on Mower tires, car tires and my Fifth Wheel Camper tires.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

Another recommendation for the Viair 400p. I’ve had mine for (maybe 5) years, no issues.

Is a twin ARB faster? Yes. However IMPO they are too much $$ and I’ve seen two of them fail on the trail for unknown reasons….we ended up using my Viair both times. Plus if and when my Viair kicks the bucket I won’t blink an eye about purchasing another one.

 

[HighVelocity]

I use one. It's not fast, but it works and I can air up all 4 tires on a single 5ah battery.

I timed it airing up from 25psi to 39psi takes on average ~8 minutes per tire. This is on my stock BFG AT 285/70R17.

One of the nice things about the Dewalt version is if you kill a battery and don't have a spare, you can plug into a 12v outlet and keep inflating.

 

[KABQ]

I have one and used it while setting my deflators, so it inflated my spare 4 times with only a small break in between fills. I didn't need to change the battery to go from 26-38 psi on 4 factory sas tires, and it didn't seem to get excessively hot. I haven't had a chance to use it on the trail yet, though.

 

[Hdscreens]

I’ve had for years. It is slow as others mentioned but for all sorts of activities it’s great. I’ve used on trails to inflate all four tires, use it for floating tubes, bike tires and inflatable kayak.

 

[bellboyfab]

Truly depends on how much you use it. Personally I use a $80 harbor freight compressor that works decent. Hasn’t failed me yet. Look into the duty cycle of the inflator and if you can find someone with one test it out and see if it works for you.

 

[fitterhappier]

I have the same Harbor Freight compressor as above - works great. Pumps 4 tires from mid 20s to mid-upper 30s in about 10 mins total.

 

[Jeffal]

I use one of these:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-O...-with-Digital-Gauge-Tool-Only-P737D/307627867

It's slow but works.

 

[aldoavme]

we have one of these on all of our service trucks. a little slow and struggle on high psi (anything above 60) but they are awesome. great all-around pump especially if you have kids and inflatable pools etc

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