DEWALT Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor 20V MAX, Air Pump with Automatic Shut Off, LED Light, Tool Only (DCC020IB)

I convinced our small nonprofit to buy this inflator a couple of years ago and I got a lot of pushback over the price (we paid $130).Well, the other night, our Facilities Manager (an old friend) was using it on our company truck's tires. He was bent over this inflator for a full minute, his head bobbing around. I was watching from the darkness a few feet away, talking to another colleague, when I heard the FM say: "Wow." So I call out to him: "Something wrong?""No," he said. "Actually, something's very RIGHT for a change. I'm just SO IMPRESSED with this tool! The design is beautiful… especially this display and minimalist buttons and this knob, see? …it's SUPER-easy to use… even has a light for when it's dark like this… Y'know, I hate to admit it, but you were right when you said it'd be worth it to pay extra for this thing instead of that cheapie one I was pushing for."Aaaannnd… there you have it, Folks. One of the most stubbornly opinionated guys I've ever had the genuine pleasure of working with recommends this. Look… if HE likes it -- and he's picky about all kinds of mechanical stuff -- then you will also like it. QED.DW really does put a lot of thought into how they design things and I'm betting they took in a lot of feedback to end up with something so ideal for use in both normal and adverse conditions… Remember: the moment you need to use this, it's very likely because the SHTF and you urgently need to blow something up (you fellas can read that however you like, oorah). Just reach for the easy-to-find "yellow thing" in the back of your vehicle and: hit the huge power button to turn it on (or the "light" button if it's dark); take a quick squint at the big, bright, super-understandable display that tells you how badly you let your tire get low; and spin the dial to set your target pressure. Then, just hit the "Play" button… (they really did make it look like a music "play" button… clever).Starting from the shape, like a little old-school lunchbox, it's got all the bells and whistles: there's a collection of different tips for inflating all kinds of things, from inflatable boats/rafts to {NSFW} dolls (as well as for DEFLATING things, like your camping mattress). They're all right there, firmly clipped to the end. And there's a little door on the other end for the power cord, in case you need to run it in your house or RV. The main air hose is sturdy and thick and it has a standard tip for car tires/etc that screws on really easily. When you take it off, it let's a tiny bit of air out as it releases, but don't worry: the inflator automagically inflates the tire juuuust a bit extra so the escaping air won't be a problem. When you stow the hose, it wraps around the unit and clips to itself very elegantly. The top handle makes this lightweight unit easy to carry and it contains the bright LED worklight (Ladies, take note: if you're stuck by the side of the road in a rainstorm with a low/flat tire, this is a gret tool). Last but not least, the unit is extremely portable (I recommend getting the soft-shell case) and powered by DeWalt's 20V batteries. So, it shares the same power source as all of (y)our DeWalt power tools and we can always pop one of those batteries in when necessary.When something is this good at what it's for, I just feel an urge to compliment the people who made it and encourage folks to get one so others can see what American ingenuity can produce. It might be made in China, but I'm pretty sure a team of Murrikins figgered it out and drew it all up. AI will not replace us if we keep on making cool gear like this. OK, maybe AI could make it 30% lighter and 3D print it, but I rest my case.Happy trails, y'all.

I've gotten some of those portable cordless tire pumps, but they either run out of battery too soon or take too long to inflate my car tires. A lot of them are off brands that while they have a detachable battery it's hard to find or not worth getting an off-brand spare. While as a Vine reviewer I have tested a few of those, and they are OK. I wanted something more robust with easy to replace readily available batteries. I knew Dewalt was a popular brand that makes many cordless tools that I use. I noticed this didn't come with a battery, but I have plenty that fit the bill, so I didn't have to worry about having ready power. Additionally, it's very powerful so standing outside on cold days inflating the tires is going to cost me less effort.This is a very simple device to use, not a bunch of selects like some chargers have with various pressure metrics. This uses PSI, plus there is no selection for a lot of different vehicles or tire applications, just a choice between inflation a blower. The two sides of the device have wrap arounds for their use. On the left facing front is a rubber high pressure cord with a fitting for tires. On the right side in a larger diameter flex hose for just blowing air. The display allows you to select tire or air which has a simple for a gust of wind. When blowing up a tire, a simple dial allows you to set the frequency, and the pump stops when it's reached. Inside one of the side panels is a cigar lighter cord and plug in to use for connection to your car battery as a backup via the lighter port. So, you can use if the plug in battery is dead, or you don't have one yet as it is not included. Dewalt 20V batteries are available in may sizes, and I like that I can put a bigger long lasting one to refill my tires without recharging in-between. Unit is not as light as the smaller ones but much more powerful and has a convenient carry handle. I when connected to a tire it will inflate it faster than most of the portables, and you can just sit it down as the connection hose is long enough to reach. Recommended.

I have owned a Dewalt 20V Max Tire Inflator for seven years. It is kept in the trunk of my car and goes with me every where. I have had to use it on 2 two thousand mile road trips over the years. First time was when driving home from Texas and lost tire pressure in one tire driving through Mississippi. The second time back in December of 2022, driving to Texas and had a tire flat due to the valve stem falling inside of the wheel which resulted in a damaged tire. The spare tire needed more PSI to be worthy of getting me to my destination which was the last 30 minutes of my road trip. I have had to use the inflator back in early 2023 a few times with faulty valve stems that where installed on my after market wheels at Discount Tire. After 3 out of 4 tires got damaged from poor valve stems, I finally took the car to another shop that installed factory valve stems and TPMS sensors on my after market wheels. Since then, no problems and no more trips to Discount Tire to get a new tire and valve stem replaced under warranty.Tire inflator is easy to use. Paired with a 4 AH battery, it can inflate a single car tire a few times or keep all four tires topped off multiple times before the battery needs to be recharged. If the battery dies during the inflation process, the 12V DC cord can be used to finish the job. The turn dial is nice to quickly set the desired PSI needed to inflate a single tire or multiple. The auto shutoff feature has never failed on my unit. Its LED light has been handy when needing to inflate a tire at dusk. I have never used the high-volume inflation and deflation mode on this unit.If you do not like threaded chucks, LUMETICO makes a good tire inflator hose adapter that threads easily into the tire inflator hose chuck. This makes inflating tires quicker and easier.I have purchased a second Dewalt Tire Inflator on here for my truck. Hope the second unit gives me trouble free usage for multiple years like my first one.