Puma 2-HP 20-Gallon (Belt Drive) Dual-Voltage Cast-Iron Air Compressor

When I bought my Puma compressor, there weren't any reviews to advise me. Still, I collected information about all the compressors in this size category and decided that the Puma was the best value AND quality.

I'm not cheap but I need the best at a great value. I compared many compressors obsessively: the pumps, the motors, 120/220volt systems, CFM's, PSI, cast iron-aluminum and aluminum-iron sleeved motors, tanks, regulators, etc...

The resounding answer (at least on paper) was this Puma.

Now, 6 months later:

It's quiet, very quiet, probably about 55 dBA. The rpm's are around 1200. I can easily run all of my nailers, air-drills, grinders, and ratchets. I've haven't run a paint gun since I'm sure it doesn't quite have the oomph to do the job.

The pressure regulator works very well, and adjustments can be made easily and accurately. The tank has a bleed valve on the bottom to drain moisture.

When I bought my Puma compressor, there weren't any reviews to advise me. Still, I collected information about all the compressors in this size category and decided that the Puma was the best value AND quality.

I'm not cheap but I need the best at a great value. I compared many compressors obsessively: the pumps, the motors, 120/220volt systems, CFM's, PSI, cast iron-aluminum and aluminum-iron sleeved motors, tanks, regulators, etc...

The resounding answer (at least on paper) was this... more

I bought one of these compressors close to 7 years ago.

It hasn't failed me yet... It has been able to keep up with all my air tools: texture hopper, random orbital sander, sand blaster, various nailers and smaller pneumatic tools.

I highly recommend this machine.

I started painting with an HVLP after many requests for customers to paint. It can barely keep up, and needs to rest every few minutes during continual use, which is to be expected for this size compressor.

Now, that's nearly the only reason I've given it a 4-star rating. The other is that the drain valve is difficult to reach, and even if you reach it, it's still impossible to get anything to collect the water under there. That said, I have no other qualms.

I wrote the review on this site nearly two years ago (March 16, 2009) and am now in the market for a larger compressor. I am very proud of my little Puma, which was a CHAMP, and still runs strong despite commercial shop use 5 days a week. It ran grinders, large nail guns, ratchets, and of course the HVLP gun.

I would recommend this for professional carpenters (which is what I am), small garage mechanics, and for portable applications where a larger compressor is not possible.

I would recommend this compressor. It stays very dry, looses very little oil, and something I feel like I can count on starting every time.

I started painting with an HVLP after many requests for customers to paint. It can barely keep up, and needs to rest every few minutes during continual use, which is to be expected for this size compressor.

Now, that's nearly the only reason I've given it a 4-star rating. The other is that the drain valve is difficult to reach, and even if you reach it, it's still impossible to get anything to collect the water under there. That said, I have no other qualms.

I wrote the review on this... more

I purchased this for my work and home use. I have now owned it for two years and I have not had a second of trouble from it. This is a very high quality product and I am sure it will last many years.

This is a great compressor! Very well made and solid.

I will use it at my home garage to service my vehicles and some customers vehicles.

I am an A.S.E. certified mechanic and I do a lot of side jobs from my home. I am sure I will get many good years of service from this compressor.

This compressor is very well made, solid, with heavy gage metal used foir the motor/compressor plate and the pulley/belt guard. Big two horse motor that I just finished wiring for 220V, much quieter than the old Speedaire, it's replacing. Made in Taiwan and a much better manufacturing base than China, any day! This is a quality unit at a very reasonable price.

I haven't used it a whole lot yet, I pretty much just got it.

I am a carpenter and used it for my nail guns to re-roof my house. Worked great.

I haven't had this very long (I've run it for about an hour) but it appears to be a well made machine and runs smooth.

The fit and finish on the externals is very good and only time will tell on the internals.

It is portable but will most likely reside in my shop. I have a smaller oiless for transporting....seems great for the money.

My son and I started looking at 20 compressors and finally narrowed it down to the Puma Key for us was the 110 power. Although 220 is not a problem in our garage we were concerned about using it in other locations and liked the flexibility of 110 power.

The compressor arrived within the week, well package on a skid. Assembly took 10 minutes and then a trip to the hardware store for a quart of non detergent 30 weight oil. The compressor is quiet reaches its designated pressure quickly and is a joy to use.

So far no problems using it with automotive and woodworking tasks.

My son and I started looking at 20 compressors and finally narrowed it down to the Puma Key for us was the 110 power. Although 220 is not a problem in our garage we were concerned about using it in other locations and liked the flexibility of 110 power.

The compressor arrived within the week, well package on a skid. Assembly took 10 minutes and then a trip to the hardware store for a quart of non detergent 30 weight oil. The compressor is quiet reaches its designated pressure quickly and is... more

I have had this for a couple years now and it is a well built machine ...It stays in my shop and I am happy with it so far..There have been no cons....

Our compressor was loud and leaking...Needed a new one and found this one.

Works great and is nice and quiet.