Puma 12V Compressor

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Looks like he has 2 small and 2 twin tank ones for sale. My question is are they worth the $230+ price tag? When they were in regular production they were like $150 or so, correct? At $200+ aren't you flirting with an ARB or other type of 12V compressor? May be wrong, thanks.
 
Try airing up a 37" tire with an ARB pump then a Puma. Absolutely no comparison
 
The Puma is by far better, just my opinion
 
jynx said:
Looks like he has 2 small and 2 twin tank ones for sale. My question is are they worth the $230+ price tag? When they were in regular production they were like $150 or so, correct? At $200+ aren't you flirting with an ARB or other type of 12V compressor? May be wrong, thanks.
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When I got mine (7-2007) they were ~$190 shipped, have gone up a bit in price, like everything. I didn't know they went out of production?:confused:

Depends on what you want? The ARB compressors are small/compact, with correspondingly weak output. The Puma is the best bang for the buck compressor, they put out a bunch of air, solid, reliable, what is not to like?
 
merryweather said:
Sorry for the noob question here, but are you saying the Puma is better, or the ARB?
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Define better? I have never seen an ARB that comes close to the Puma in air delivery. The ARB comes with a nice sticker, so there is that?:hillbilly:
 
Tools R Us said:
Define better? I have never seen an ARB that comes close to the Puma in air delivery. The ARB comes with a nice sticker, so there is that?:hillbilly:
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Without having experience with using OBA, it seems my two biggest criteria before buying would be:

1) Reliability
2) Doesn't take forever to inflate my 35s
 
The ARB dual piston can be compared with the puma .. ( air flow at full pressure ) but not the single piston ones .. and for the dual piston well .. $$$$ difference ..
 
merryweather said:
Without having experience with using OBA, it seems my two biggest criteria before buying would be:

1) Reliability
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I have repaired way more ARB compressors than Pumas. There are more Puma compressors locally and they get worked harder. Most of the ARBs are just used for lockers, so only run briefly on each trail run. The Pumas are tasked much more aggressively, used to run tools, air up, etc. Mine has been used frequently, airs up my 37"s then often others tires, mostly 315's. Has never missed a beat in almost 6yrs of hard use.

merryweather said:
2) Doesn't take forever to inflate my 35s
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The Puma works well, is basically an Extreme Air with a tank. The main drawback is size, is larger than most, so can be an issue for mounting. Not a problem for me, the space that it occupies wouldn't be used for anything else.
 
Tools R Us said:
I have repaired way more ARB compressors than Pumas. There are more Puma compressors locally and they get worked harder. Most of the ARBs are just used for lockers, so only run briefly on each trail run. The Pumas are tasked much more aggressively, used to run tools, air up, etc. Mine has been used frequently, airs up my 37"s then often others tires, mostly 315's. Has never missed a beat in almost 6yrs of hard use.

The Puma works well, is basically an Extreme Air with a tank. The main drawback is size, is larger than most, so can be an issue for mounting. Not a problem for me, the space that it occupies wouldn't be used for anything else.
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Where might that spot be?
Consider yourselves lucky, they quoted me $119.00 to ship to Canada. That most likely didn't include the UPS bend me over tax when it arrives...
 
ericbirk said:
Where might that spot be?
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It hides behind my spare.:hillbilly:
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Enigma said:
Puma's are still for sale on Ebay @ $228.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PUMA-12-VOLT-1-5-GALLON-OIL-LESS-AIR-COMPRESSOR-FREE-SHIPPING-/280790586347
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I'm not sure if this has already been covered, but would the benefits be of the Puma over one of these Masterflow units -
( http://www.masterflowair.com/products.php )? I have the red one (bought it a few years ago at Costco for ~$50) and it airs 33s /35s up just fine. I've been following this thread with some interest and debating either ponying up for the puma or hardwiring the Masterflow into my rig.
 
Tools, it's funny how your spare tire looks much smaller an thinner from the rear.:D
 
mcewan13 said:
I'm not sure if this has already been covered, but would the benefits be of the Puma over one of these Masterflow units -
( http://www.masterflowair.com/products.php )? I have the red one (bought it a few years ago at Costco for ~$50) and it airs 33s /35s up just fine. I've been following this thread with some interest and debating either ponying up for the puma or hardwiring the Masterflow into my rig.
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The Masterflow pumps are good units, I have a few of them. They are compact, very portable, etc. The Puma is larger, puts out much more air, can run small air tools, etc. Pick your poison.
 
Blue77FJ40 said:
Tools, it's funny how your spare tire looks much smaller an thinner from the rear.:D
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Rudster wanted a carrier that would hold any size spare, so we did a demo showing that it would even hold the size that he runs. It has one of them :cool: steel rims!:hillbilly:
 
I wonder how the dual ARB compressor with a similar sized tank would compare? Obviously it would not do well on $$$$ comparison due to the extra cost of the tank and plumbing, but a comparison on output and longevity might be interesting.
 
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