Puma 3-HP 60-Gallon (Belt Drive) Single-Stage Air Compressor (208-230V 1-Phase)

Posted review August 13 2013. Check it out! Attached to this is a video review of the same product on You Tube.

It's just junk. Sad to say but if a $700 compressor lasts 1year with approx 2 hrs use a week... JUNK.

Coming form a 2HP 20-gallon compressor that lasted 30 years and 4 months the Puma should have noticeable more capacity, which it does. I placed it in a storage shed about 10' from my garage and when it is running you can barely hear it! I coupled the compressor with a Rapidair piping kit and I'm very pleased with all of it.

I mounted it on rubber isolators which really helped in noise reduction. It's so nice to leave the system at a certain pressure and come back a day or two later to see the same pressure! NO leaks!!! Overall very pleased with my purchase and hopefully this will last 30 years like the last one.

Coming form a 2HP 20-gallon compressor that lasted 30 years and 4 months the Puma should have noticeable more capacity, which it does. I placed it in a storage shed about 10' from my garage and when it is running you can barely hear it! I coupled the compressor with a Rapidair piping kit and I'm very pleased with all of it.

I mounted it on rubber isolators which really helped in noise reduction. It's so nice to leave the system at a certain pressure and come back a day or two later to see... more

I recently purchased the 3 HP Puma 60 gallon compressor (August 2016). The trucking company called ahead on the delivery day and unloaded the unit at the street on time. The driver was kind enough to pull it up the driveway and into my garage.

I unwrapped most of the unit to inspect the motor, and other key components. Everything was fine. The unit was bolted to a small pallet and then to a regular size pallet. The compressor was braced from top to bottom with wood beams nailed to the pallet.

After signing for the unit, I completely unwrapped the unit. There was a small 1.5 inch scrape down to the metal on the tank. I can touch it up. No big deal.

This weekend the electrician ran a wire to the compressor. I then piped the unit from the garage to the basement using almost 100 feet of Rapidair 3/4 inch flex pipe. After several trips to Home Depot for a variety of pieces of pipe and fittings I completed the piping the same day.

I ran the compressor according to the owner's manual and was very impressed how quiet this compressor was. I installed three vibration blocks underneath and simply screwed the compressor legs to vibration pads (not lag bolted to the floor). There is very little vibration on this unit.

Absolutely no leaks so far, quiet, great delivery service, belt was at the right tension, nuts and bolts tight. Motor already had oil. I like the see through oil gauge. I did a lot of research on compressors and finally decided on this one due to recommendations on this website and YouTube reviews.

So far I am very happy with this compressor.

I recently purchased the 3 HP Puma 60 gallon compressor (August 2016). The trucking company called ahead on the delivery day and unloaded the unit at the street on time. The driver was kind enough to pull it up the driveway and into my garage.

I unwrapped most of the unit to inspect the motor, and other key components. Everything was fine. The unit was bolted to a small pallet and then to a regular size pallet. The compressor was braced from top to bottom with wood beams nailed to the... more

I picked this unit from www.aircompressorsdirect.com based on components used, specifications, and customer reviews. I knew what was needed in pressure, volume, and style of pump. That narrowed the field to a few units in my price range. The unit arrived ontime, and nicely palletized.

On power up , I noticed the motor making a little noise. I loosened up the belt just a little, thinking the motor was under a little too much stress. Problem solved.

I also noticed the oil sight glass was leaking. The technician I spoke with was very helpful and processed the order for a replacement. A week later, I received a wheel from a portable unit, instead of a sight glass. A few more weeks, and a few more phone calls, I did finally receive a better glass. All is good after many hours of run time.

It seemed like there was either confusion or the inability in the customer service/shipping department to read/ write English . That being said, companies have internal issues sometimes, but this should be fixed, as it might not set well with most customers.

All in all, I'm very happy with the compressor, and will do business again with Puma soon.

I picked this unit from www.aircompressorsdirect.com based on components used, specifications, and customer reviews. I knew what was needed in pressure, volume, and style of pump. That narrowed the field to a few units in my price range. The unit arrived ontime, and nicely palletized.

On power up , I noticed the motor making a little noise. I loosened up the belt just a little, thinking the motor was under a little too much stress. Problem solved.

I also noticed the oil sight glass was... more

I ordered my PUMA on the 1st of May. At that time they had offered a free lift gate service. I received an email stating that I would get another email once my air compressor had shipped. I waited 10 business days and no word on the status of my order. I called air compressors direct and they promptly responded and said I will have an answer within an hour. A short while later, well within the hour, I received an email stating that it had shipped along with a tracking number and a phone number to call the shipping company. The tracking information stated that the air compressor had shipped on the 6th of May.

I waited another week until the 21st of May and still hadn't received any news on a delivery date. I then reviewed the tracking information. and called the shipping company and they informed me that it was sitting on their dock waiting for a truck with a lift gate that would be in my area. She said that it would probably be another week before they would have a truck with a lift gate in my area but if I didn't need a lift gate I could have it delivered the following day. I was really unhappy with that information and was anxious to get my air compressor. I told the lady I would call her back. I made some phone calls and rounded up a fork lift. I called the lady back and told her to put it on the truck. I also made sure that the driver would call 1/2 hour before delivery so I could meet them at my home with the fork lift.

The following day I received a call from the driver. I met him at my home and he had a pallet jack that moved it from the front of the truck to the back where we picked up with the fork lift and set it in my garage.

I was totally surprised and please at how well it was packaged. it was on two pallets and had two arms bracing the compressor. There was several wraps in bubble wrap to protect it from damage and then a clear plastic wrap on top of the bubble wrap to keep everything secured.

Overall I'm totally happy with my air compressor, I appreciated the quick response by Air Compressors Direct. The packaging was great and it arrived without a scratch. I was unhappy with the delay on the lift gate service and the lack of communication from the shipping company.

I ordered my PUMA on the 1st of May. At that time they had offered a free lift gate service. I received an email stating that I would get another email once my air compressor had shipped. I waited 10 business days and no word on the status of my order. I called air compressors direct and they promptly responded and said I will have an answer within an hour. A short while later, well within the hour, I received an email stating that it had shipped along with a tracking number and a phone... more

Ordered May 13th and think I received it less than 10 days after. Delivery was fantastic right into my garage. It was secured to a very beefy pallet and wrapped nicely in plastic. Looked to be in near perfect shape upon initial inspection.

It took me over a month to get someone out to wire it and I just fired it up for break in yesterday (June 30th). There seemed to be a rattle and I was pretty sure it was coming from the belt guard. Today I tried removing the belt guard and two of the screws were cross threaded. The captive nuts are shot. Another reviewer wrote the exact issue I’m having.

I haven’t contacted Puma yet, but I will next week after the holiday. I’ll be requesting a new belt guard and set of screws. I’ve heard about their good customer service so hopefully that holds true. I’ll will update my progress (if possible on the ACD site).

Ordered May 13th and think I received it less than 10 days after. Delivery was fantastic right into my garage. It was secured to a very beefy pallet and wrapped nicely in plastic. Looked to be in near perfect shape upon initial inspection.

It took me over a month to get someone out to wire it and I just fired it up for break in yesterday (June 30th). There seemed to be a rattle and I was pretty sure it was coming from the belt guard. Today I tried removing the belt guard and two of... more

Everything about this purchase was as advertised. Shipping was on-time and the product was well protected. Connection to my system was easy and electrical connection was a breeze. I did the run-in for the required 20 minutes and have had no problems whatsoever with the unit. Overall, a good product that runs everything I have in my shop.

Received without a flaw. The trucking company/delivery people "Saia" were outstanding.

I had a 25 year old 5hp 60gal 240v that was worn out, spitting oil etc. So my transfer was easy. Used my air dryers, motor wiring, plug outlet etc. I was up and running in hours.

The Puma is quiet and runs well. It keeps up with air tools, grinders, cutters etc. I have a glass bead box and it does a pretty good job with it. It is being used in a residential garage to restore an old car.

I can not write about how durable or reliable just yet, ask me in later years.

Received without a flaw. The trucking company/delivery people "Saia" were outstanding.

I had a 25 year old 5hp 60gal 240v that was worn out, spitting oil etc. So my transfer was easy. Used my air dryers, motor wiring, plug outlet etc. I was up and running in hours.

The Puma is quiet and runs well. It keeps up with air tools, grinders, cutters etc. I have a glass bead box and it does a pretty good job with it. It is being used in a residential garage to restore an old car.
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So far so good. Have only been using it for a few days now, but arrived in good condition and on time.

After watching YouTube videos I was worried about how would I get this off the delivery truck ( 18 wheeler ) and move it into place. Well I worried for nothing-, the driver and I ( 67 years old ) just lifted it and sat it down on the ground ( no lift gate ) and then just I moved it on a regular hand truck to where I wanted to set it up.

I left it on the small pallet it came bolted to, same as the last 60 gallon vertical compressor I had. My last compressor was a Charge Air Pro made by DeVilbiss. I had it for 33 years until my garage burned down, it was still working fine. I hope this one lasts as long, I will be 100 years old by then ... Yippee !!

I usually don't write reviews but maybe this will help someone who sees all these reviews and videos making a big deal out of unloading this or moving it, if it were difficult or heavy I could not have done it.

Oh by the way it is not quiet, it makes the same noise as my last one. I can't speak to durability or anything else because I just got it a few days ago. It does leak down gradually.

After watching YouTube videos I was worried about how would I get this off the delivery truck ( 18 wheeler ) and move it into place. Well I worried for nothing-, the driver and I ( 67 years old ) just lifted it and sat it down on the ground ( no lift gate ) and then just I moved it on a regular hand truck to where I wanted to set it up.

I left it on the small pallet it came bolted to, same as the last 60 gallon vertical compressor I had. My last compressor was a Charge Air Pro made by... more