I am looking at this air compressor at Tractor Supply - Ingersol 2-stage

jimgerken · Oct 28, 2013

Ingersoll Rand | TS4N5 Two-Stage Reciprocating Compressor

I need to replace a 5 hp single stage Puma, 60 gallon. The Ingersol looks like a nice upgrade. I assume the quality of Ingersol is high and the compressor will now outlive me. This one is on sale for $999 (if I remember correctly) until year-end. That's a hundred off normal retail at TSC. I run a metalworking shop, with plasma cutter, and a car service bay, and do fabrication and occaisional sand blasting in a cabinet.
Are there other compressors I should consider? Does anyone have experience with this Ingersol unit? Is there a better price available? Thanks.

rwork · Oct 28, 2013

It sounds like you use the compressor quite a bit. I highly recommend the Quincy air compressors. They are not going to be in same price range as the TSC Ingersoll , but it will be the last you'll need. They give a high CFM output as well.

DXN1EL · Oct 28, 2013

I will agree with rwork, the IR is good for 8,000 hours on the other hand Quincy is 50,000
2V41C60VC Quincy 5-HP 60-Gallon Two-Stage QT Pro Air Compressor

Midniteoyl · Oct 28, 2013

Northern Tool is offering Free Shipping on all Quincy compressors.. Quincy Compressor from Northern Tool + Equipment

jimgerken · Oct 28, 2013

What makes the Quincy better? The Ingersol has a two year warrantee if using their oil, one year for Quincy. Cast iron two stage, AMSE tank and relief valve, same same same on both brands. Ingersol is 50% less money. Ingersol uses US made motor (I looked at the plate last weekend), Quincy unknown motor origin.

murphy1244 · Oct 28, 2013

jimgerken said:
What makes the Quincy better? The Ingersol has a two year warrantee if using their oil, one year for Quincy. Cast iron two stage, AMSE tank and relief valve, same same same on both brands. Ingersol is 50% less money. Ingersol uses US made motor (I looked at the plate last weekend), Quincy unknown motor origin.

Those two are not even in the same Ballpark. Quincy is a Industrial 100% duty cycle where as the IR is a 60%? Home type machine. If your using this a Home don't bother paying the bucks for the Quincy.

oldnslo · Oct 28, 2013

Do you have a local IR dealer Vs on-line? I am not 100% sure but I believe at one time IR made different grades on compressors. Some lower quality for "box stores" & better commercial grade handled through authorized dealers. IR screw type are high volume lower noise but not sure what sizes they come in. Company I worked for installed 15 HP screw in 82 and it is still in operation today.

Midniteoyl · Oct 28, 2013

As far as I know, the Quincy is designed to run a little slower, yet provide the same or more air, allowing it to run continually at 100% duty cycle.

Midniteoyl · Oct 28, 2013

oops.. hit post.

Also the Quincy in an Industrial use environment, and has a 2 year warranty. The Quincy's warranty can be extended through the use of their 'maintenance kit' also..

2-year limited warranty (5-year limited warranty on pump if customer purchases and uses maintenance kit.)

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475

They also have a Baldor US made motor..

murphy1244 · Oct 28, 2013

oldnslo said:
Do you have a local IR dealer Vs on-line? I am not 100% sure but I believe at one time IR made different grades on compressors. Some lower quality for "box stores" & better commercial grade handled through authorized dealers. IR screw type are high volume lower noise but not sure what sizes they come in. Company I worked for installed 15 HP screw in 82 and it is still in operation today.

I'll take the low thump noise of a Piston machine over the screeching noise of a Screw feed any day.