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NorthStar Portable Gas-Powered Air Compressor, Kohler 177cc OHV Engine, 20-Gallon Horizontal Tank, 13.7 CFM @ 90 PSI

Item# 4593921
NorthStar Portable Gas-Powered Air Compressor, Kohler 177cc OHV Engine, 20-Gallon Horizontal Tank, 13.7 CFM @ 90 PSI

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NorthStar Portable Gas-Powered Air Compressor, Kohler 177cc OHV Engine, 20-Gallon Horizontal 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 20-gallon Horizontal Gas-Powered Portable Air Compressor is built for heavy-duty applications and long life. 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 OHV gasoline engine for reliable performance.

What's Included

    (1) 20-gallon horizontal 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
  • 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#

4593921

Brand

NorthStar

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts/24months labor

Ship Weight

233.0 LB

Horsepower

4.8 HP

Air Tank Size

20 Gal

Engine Brand

Kohler

CFM at 90 PSI

13.7

Max. PSI

130

Stage

1

Air Outlets (qty.)

1

Duty Cycle

100 %

Fuel Capacity

0.825 Gal
AttributeSpecification

Engine Displacement

177 cc

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

No

Tank Fill Time

0.9 min

Drain Type

Manual

Tank Orientation

Horizontal

Product Weight

196.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

40.0 x 21.0 x 33.0 in

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Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts/24months labor

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