Air Compressor Kits

Power Up Your Off-Road Adventures with 4x4 Air Compressors

Outback Equipment carries one of Australia's largest ranges of mounted and portable air compressors for 4WDs. Whether for pumping up your tyres after airing down on the tracks, or you need a mounted option for your air lockers or airbag suspension - we've got you covered! 

No matter what kind of four wheel drive you’re driving, if you go off road, there will come a time when you need to use a 4x4 air compressor. You can use your 12 or 24 volt air compressor to ensure your tyres are always at the perfect pressure for navigating the beach and save you any kind of trouble. Even if you rarely venture off the road, a portable air compressor is a mighty handy thing to have at your disposal. To get the most out of your 4WD action make sure you have the best tyre pressure for the conditions you are driving in. 4x4 air compressors are a great way to not only lower your tyre pressure to the right level and then re-inflate them when you’re back on tarmac! 

Why do you need an air compressor for your 4x4

An air compressor is essential when tackling harder obsticles like beach driving or rocky tracks. Letting the air out your tyres means they will have more surface traction and grip. Knowing the right PSI to deflate to will take some testing but as you gain more confidence, you will want to tackle harder obstacles which means lower PSI. It also means finding the right aircompressor to suit the job of airing back up before hitting the highways. 4x4 air compressors are different from normal air compressors you might find on job sites or panel beaters. They are compact and are designed to work off a 12v power source. 

Keep Your Tyres at the Right Pressure:

One of the most important things you can do to save petrol is to ensure that your tyres are at the right pressure for the road, driving conditions and your load. An under-inflated tyre can cause more rolling resistance and can lead to greater fuel consumption. Plus, keeping your tyres at the right pressure can help to extend the life of your car and improves the overall handling, safety and fuel economy of your car. The first thing you should always look out for is flow rate. The flow rate will determine how quickly the 4x4 air compressor will be able to inflate a tyre. For example an air compressor with a150PSI/ 1034kPa output can easily inflate the average 4x4 tyre (205/60R16) in around 2.5 minutes. There are many other factors that determine the quality of a 4x4 air compressor such as bore, stroke, rpm, and internal design. Another well known fact is that air compressor get hot and if the internals over heat you can seriously damage the air compressor. So be sure to keep it in the open when using it and if it feels like it's going to melt, leave it for a while. High temperatures can impact a compressor’s ability to work as well as reduce its overall lifespan, so look for models that can deal well with heat. Units that include insulation over the hose to compressor connection will protect against burning your hands when disconnecting the hose. 

This is not ideal so you want an air compressor that can handle the job, prefferably one that has thermal overload and circuit breaker protection. It’s also a good idea to familiarise yourself with the term 'duty cycle' in a 4x4 air compressor. Duty cycle is the amount of time the pump is actually working vs the amount of time it needs to cool down. In an ideal scenario you'd want to be able to perform a continuos flow of air but some smaller air compressors need a few minutes inbetween. When your in the middle of the desert covered in flies and just want to get back into the airconned cabin, you might want to think about upgrading.

Can’t I do that at the servo?

Well, yes – but you should be checking your tyres when they are cold, as a hot tyre increases the air pressure and gives an inaccurate reading. Having a warm car tyre will increase the pressure and thus give an inaccurate reading every time. It is also extremely dangerous to drive on deflated tyres when on highways as the increased heat and speed could roll your tyre off the rim.

12/24v Air Compressors:

When you’re undertaking off-roading adventures, you need to be changing your tyre pressure to suit the various surfaces that you’re going to be driving on. Most drivers know about the importance of deflating tyres for driving on sand, but did you know that you need to deflate your tyres for driving on mud and snow, as well? Just one more reason to make sure you have a 4x4  24 or 12 volt air compressor handy when you’re driving. Lowering the tyre pressure means that you have a greater surface area that’s in contact with the terrain which increases the traction, but when you’re back on a solid surface you need to reinflate your tyres to ensure that you’re minimising the wear on your tyres and the drag. Our range of 4x4 air compressors all run from a battery and are quality compressors designed to last longer! They all come with a sand tray (to stop the compressor from sinking into the sand when it’s being used), and most can be used hands-free once connected. You can check the pressure quickly and easily, and enjoy fast inflation of your tyres when you need it.

4x4 Air Compressor Tips:

When you want to get the most out of your four wheel drive and tyres (and let’s face it – who doesn’t?), we recommend that you check your tyres every two or three refills of petrol. While having a tyre pressure gauge is helpful for checking, it’s not worth a great deal to you if you can’t then fill your tyres to the required air pressure! Invest in a quality 4x4 air compressor and enjoy the benefits both on- and off-road.

Why shop with Outback Equipment? 

• We’re Australian owned and operated – We’re based right here in the south of Brisbane. If you ever need help with an order or a product, you can call straight through to our friendly local team. 

• Plenty of payment options – You can pay via PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, zipMoney, Afterpay, and direct deposit – whichever is most convenient for you. 

• Delivered to your door – You don’t have to worry about darting across town to grab your order. We deliver your goods straight to your door to save you time and energy. 

Order Your 4x4 Air Compressors Today 

Stay in complete control of your tyres with the best 4x4 air compressors from Outback Equipment. For the best 4x4 air compressors and accessories Australia has to offer, shop online to find the finishing touches for your recreational vehicle today.