Air Compressor on Tractor?

[dieselscout80]

Search for On Board Air (OBA) on Jeeps and you will get lots of information. Many rigs have belt driving OBA systems using automotive AC compressors that can run air tools and of course air up tires. I have one on my Scout and it will run a framing nailer and I use it to build wood rail fence.

I want to add a OBA to my tractor too.

 

[Cat_Driver]

Here's what I've had on most of my vehicles. I have several versions from small to big depending on teh vehicle. GREAT in my motorhome anf off road vehcles fills tires in seconds. Also I use my impact wrenches if needed to change a tire in seconds as a safety reason if I get a flat on a freeway. Depending on the use and size I fill them up once a year $15.00 to refill. I can take the tanl near what I'm working on for air. Also great at the beack for inflatables.

1 lb Power Tank Package B w/ Tire Inflator - CO2 Tank Portable Air Sy

 

[Wyobuckaroo]

When I'm out with the brush hog, by the time the tractor needs blown off the tractor could use fuel, and I need a rest, lunch, coffee, and Tylenol. Luckily everything is close enough to the house I just go and do as needed.

I had a neighbor who converted an old 100 lb propane tank to an air tank. Make sure it is empty, unscrew the valve, let it air out upside down over night, put in 20 or so drops of peppermint oil to kill the smell, add an assembly that has a fill valve, quick coupler, pressure gauge, and relief valve.
He had a screw on valve safety ring on the tank and routinely filled it to 125 lb pressure.

Safety was not a concern as they are tested or re certified at over 300 lb he was told by his propane delivery guy.
Not rocket science or latest cutting edge equipment, but it worked well.