The tools included with the inflator aren’t top notch, but most tool junkies will likely customize to taste.

I began making my switch to electric a few years ago, so I still own a box full of functioning air tools. The plastic Presta adapter is a little hokey and will probably not last in severe service, but a brass adapter is hardly a costly item and people who deal with Presta valves often will likely already own better units. In general, however, my short assessment is that this machine does what it promises to do—except for one glaring negative I’ll share in just a moment.This 18v BI Sub Compact Inflator is part of Milwaukee's popular M18 range and has a compact lightweight design for fast inflation of car, light truck and compact equipment tyres. I’ll say, it’s pretty nice not having to round up my little hot dog compressor, a long extension cord, the air hose, and a chuck just to get my garage tenants up to snuff. This cordless inflator is optimised for passenger, light truck and other medium duty tyres, the M18 Inflator has the capability to complete demanding applications like car, trucks, and compact equipment tyres whilst providing ultimate power and efficiency.

Average vehicle weights in the United States have steadily increased since the mid 1980s, driven by sustained consumer demand for vehicles with more power, features, and room.Recovery/mobile repair mechanics Yes, a mobile mechanic is likely to already have an on-board compressor in the service truck, but this is lighter (7 pounds before you put a battery into it) and it’s also probably smaller than a traditional compressor and doesn’t need oil changes. And though I’ve never had to deal with it myself, I suspect a haul truck with a flat 57-inch tire is probably never stranded in a convenient spot for airing up tires with conventional inflators.