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NorthStar Gas-Powered Air Compressor, Kohler CH255 OHV Engine, 8-Gallon Twin Tank, 13.7 CFM @ 90 PSI

Item# 4592121
NorthStar Gas-Powered Air Compressor, Kohler CH255 OHV Engine, 8-Gallon Twin Tank, 13.7 CFM @ 90 PSI

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NorthStar Gas-Powered Air Compressor, Kohler CH255 OHV Engine, 8-Gallon Twin Tank, 13.7 CFM @ 90 PSI

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  • Kohler CH255 OHV engine with low oil shutdown
  • Full cast iron pump for long service life
  • V-style cylinder design for superior cooling
  • Pump head made of FC35 Grade cast iron
  • Floating-type Swedish steel valves deliver much longer valve life

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Product Summary

The NorthStar 8-Gallon Twin Tank Gas-Powered portable Air Compressor is engineered for longevity and heavy-duty work on the jobsite. Belt-driven full cast iron single-stage pump features V-type cylinder design for superior cooling, Low Vibration Technology (LVT) for smooth operation and floating-type Swedish steel valves for long valve life. Crankshaft has bearings on both ends for excellent support. Powered by a Kohler CH255 177cc OHV gasoline engine for reliable performance.

What's Included

    (1) 8-gallon twin tank gas-powered portable air compressor

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Features + Benefits

  • Kohler CH255 OHV engine with low oil shutdown
  • Full cast iron pump for long service life
  • V-style cylinder design for superior cooling
  • Pump head made of FC35 Grade cast iron
  • Floating-type Swedish steel valves deliver much longer valve life
  • Operates at slower RPM to run cooler and last longer
  • Low Vibration Technology (LVT) features a dynamically balanced pump for smooth operation and long life
  • 1-piece cast iron crankcase has bearings on both ends of crankshaft for superior crankshaft support, not overhung crankshaft design
  • 100% duty cycle
  • Delivers 13.7 CFM @ 90 PSI; 13.5 CFM @ 130 PSI
  • 130 max. PSI
  • Oversized flywheel for cooler operation
  • Heavy cast iron flywheel provides extra momentum
  • 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
  • 2-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 engine won't have to start under load
  • Durable steel belt guard

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

4592121

Brand

NorthStar

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts/24months labor

Ship Weight

184.0 LB

Air Tank Size

8 Gal

Engine Brand

Kohler

CFM at 90 PSI

13.7

Max. PSI

130

Stage

1

Duty Cycle

100 %

Fuel Capacity

0.825 Gal

Engine Displacement

177 cc
AttributeSpecification

Engine Start Type

Recoil

Pump Material

Cast Iron

Air Outlet Size

1/4 in. NPT

CFM at 40 PSI

14.6

Oil Required

Yes

Low Oil Shutdown

Yes

After Cooler Included

Yes

Drain Type

Manual

Tank Orientation

Horizontal

Product Weight

184.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

42.0 x 18.0 x 25.0 in

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Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts/24months labor

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