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A compact UTV compressor should be judged as a portable tire-inflation kit: its 12V power connection, airflow, working pressure, duty cycle, lead or hose, and carry format all matter. The models below are not assumed to be permanently mounted; use only the supplied power connection and follow the maker’s duty-cycle limits.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIAIR 85P Portable Compressor 00085 | $80.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | VIAIR 87P Portable Compressor 00087 | $67.00 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor 00088 | $95.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | VIAIR 90P Portable Compressor 00093 | $90 to $120 | Amazon |
| 5 | VIAIR 300P SXS Portable Compressor 30032 | $180 to $250 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | VIAIR 400P Portable Compressor 40043 | $300 to $400 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | VIAIR 440P Portable Compressor 44043 | $400 to $550 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Smittybilt 2781 High Performance Air Compressor | $229.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | ARB CKMTP12 Twin Motor Portable 12V Air Compressor | $1,059.95 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
VIAIR 85P Portable Compressor 00085
A 12V compact inflator with a 60 PSI work pressure, 1.26 CFM at zero PSI, 20-minute duty cycle at 30 PSI, and accessory-plug power.
- 12V accessory plug
- 1.26 CFM at zero PSI
- Small carry format
- Published duty limit
- 60 PSI work pressure
- Accessory outlet must support 15A
VIAIR 87P Portable Compressor 00087
A 12V, battery-clamp portable inflator rated 1.26 CFM at zero PSI, 60 PSI work pressure, and 20 minutes at 30 PSI; VIAIR lists 31-inch maximum tire size.
- Battery clamps
- 31-inch listed maximum tire size
- No accessory-socket dependence
- LED work light
- 60 PSI work pressure
- Observe 20-minute duty limit
VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor 00088
A 12V battery-clamp kit with 1.47 CFM free flow, 120 PSI work pressure, a 25-minute duty cycle at 30 PSI, and a 16-foot air hose.
- 16-foot hose
- 120 PSI work pressure
- Carry bag included
- 33-inch listed maximum tire size
- Not a permanent-mount claim
- Observe 25-minute duty limit
VIAIR 90P Portable Compressor 00093
A 12V battery-clamp kit rated 1.21 CFM at zero PSI, 120 PSI work pressure, and 30 minutes at 30 PSI; VIAIR lists a 31-inch maximum tire size.
- Battery clamps
- 30-minute duty at 30 PSI
- Longer stated duty time
- IP54 rating
- 1.21 CFM free flow
- 31-inch listed tire size
VIAIR 300P SXS Portable Compressor 30032
A 12V portable compressor sold in an SXS-specific kit, with 2.30 CFM at zero PSI, 150 PSI work pressure, 33% duty cycle at 100 PSI, and battery clamps.
- SXS portable kit
- 2.30 CFM at zero PSI
- 150 PSI work pressure
- IP54 rating
- 33% duty at 100 PSI
- Battery-clamp setup required
VIAIR 400P Portable Compressor 40043
A 12V battery-clamp portable with 2.30 CFM at zero PSI, 150 PSI work pressure, and 33% duty cycle at 100 PSI.
- 150 PSI work pressure
- IP54 rating
- 35-inch listed maximum tire size
- Portable format
- Duty cycle limits long use
- Not claimed as an onboard installation
VIAIR 440P Portable Compressor 44043
A 12V battery-clamp portable rated 3.00 CFM at zero PSI, 150 PSI work pressure, and 33% duty cycle at 100 PSI.
- 3.00 CFM at zero PSI
- 150 PSI work pressure
- Higher airflow
- 37-inch listed maximum tire size
- 44A maximum draw
- 78 dB listed maximum
Smittybilt 2781 High Performance Air Compressor
A portable 150 PSI compressor rated 5.6 CFM or 160 LPM with a quick-release 24-foot coil hose and a stated 40-minute continuous cycle at 40 PSI and 75°F.
- 5.6 CFM or 160 LPM
- 24-foot coil hose
- Long published cycle time
- Carry-bag kit
- 5.6 CFM is not a pressure-specific delivery claim
- Allow cooling after duty limit
ARB CKMTP12 Twin Motor Portable 12V Air Compressor
A 33 lb portable twin-motor 12V kit with 6.16 CFM at zero PSI, 4.68 CFM at 29 PSI, 150 PSI maximum, 100% duty cycle, and a 20-foot inflation hose.
- 100% duty cycle
- 20-foot inflation hose
- Very high portable airflow
- IP55 cooling fan
- 68.6A maximum draw
- Large and costly for a small UTV
Buying tips
- Connect battery-clamp compressors to the vehicle battery as directed; do not assume a small accessory socket can supply their current draw.
- Use a tire gauge and stop for the stated duty-cycle rest period. Tire diameter limits are maker listings, not a blanket guarantee for every UTV tire.
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