Best Small Air Compressor for UTV

The picks, in detail

01

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.

$80.95Check price on Amazonor eBay

• 12V accessory plug
• 1.26 CFM at zero PSI

• Small carry format
• Published duty limit

• 60 PSI work pressure
• Accessory outlet must support 15A

02

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.

$67.00Check price on Amazonor eBay

• Battery clamps
• 31-inch listed maximum tire size

• No accessory-socket dependence
• LED work light

• 60 PSI work pressure
• Observe 20-minute duty limit

03

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.

$95.99Check price on Amazonor eBay

• 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

04

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.

$90 to $120Check price on Amazon

• Battery clamps
• 30-minute duty at 30 PSI

• Longer stated duty time
• IP54 rating

• 1.21 CFM free flow
• 31-inch listed tire size

05

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.

$180 to $250Check price on Amazonor eBay

• SXS portable kit
• 2.30 CFM at zero PSI

• 150 PSI work pressure
• IP54 rating

• 33% duty at 100 PSI
• Battery-clamp setup required

06

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.

$300 to $400Check price on Amazonor eBay

• 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

07

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.

$400 to $550Check price on Amazonor eBay

• 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

08

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.

$229.99Check price on Amazonor eBay

• 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

09

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.

$1,059.95Check price on Amazonor eBay

• 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

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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.