Best price on an air compressor?

[Desk Jockey]

Our air duct air compressor is getting long in the tooth, she is a good 20-years old and having some troubles starting. The shop is estimating $400.00-$600.00 to repair it, so I hate to throw much into it. It's still running but as we get busier with air ducts I can't afford a break down, doesn't anyone know a good place to purchase one?

The industrial supply we bought this one no longer stocks or I'd buy from them but if they are going to drop ship it's back to anyone that drop ships them. Most offer free shipping on their units.

I need 9HP 185 PSI 17.5 CFM, prefer a Honda motor but might consider Suburu if there is considerable difference in price.

I need to order this week, they have several large jobs next week one with 4-systems, one with two systems and one light commercial that we don't want to start and then have a problem in the middle of.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

What is "best price"? Do you want cheap? Harbor Freight as one around $1200 with what is probably a Chinese Lifan engine (** Truckmounts fame)

Here are a couple of better known brands with "real" engines from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Champion-11...984?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564948db68

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHICAGO-PNE...076?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41662b0eac

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eagle-9G30T...841?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4851ce3149

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CW1230G-Gas...144?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56529181e8

 

[Desk Jockey]

Thanks Shawn!

I know he wants electric start, there are a couple of nice one's in there! I'll pass the info on, much appreciated!

 

[Buck1955]

When I bought, Champion was the best bang for the buck. Honda motor with electric start.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Thanks John appreciate the feedback on the Champion!