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Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
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Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor vs Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor is cheaper at $142.62. Every spec and price links to its source.
Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
$142.62
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor | Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $142.62 |
| Brand | Bostitch | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Tank capacity gal | 6 | 6 |
| Max (psi) | 150 | 150 |
| Scfm at 90psi | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Pump type | oil_free | oil_free |
| Motor hp | — | 0.8 |
| Noise dba | 78.5 | 82 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor: lowes.com (verified 2026-06-19). Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor: plumbersstock.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor and Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Noise dba: Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 78.5 vs Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 82
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
One whitelisted source covers this compressor: Popular Mechanics evaluated the Bostitch 6-gallon pancake compressor (via its combo-kit listing) and praised its ability to run two nailers at once through dual couplers and its sub-30-pound portability, while flagging it as louder than most pancake compressors at 78.5 dB. The assessment is research/spec-based (comparing specs and customer reviews), not a hands-on lab test; Pro Tool Reviews had no coverage. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Powers two air tools at once via dual couplers (runs two nailers simultaneously with a second hose); Lightweight and portable at under 30 pounds (29 lb).
Flagged: Loud at 78.5 dB — louder than most pancake compressors.
Porter-Cable C2002 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
Only one whitelisted tester covers the exact Porter-Cable C2002: Popular Mechanics, which names it Most Affordable Large Tank in its 2023 roundup, praising a reliable all-purpose compressor that re-pressurizes quickly and runs two tools via dual couplers, but flagging it as relatively loud. The blurb is qualitative, with no lab-measured numbers for this model; other testers do not cover it. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Re-pressurizes quickly / fast recovery; Affordable large 6-gallon tank, reliable all-purpose value; Lightweight (~30 lb) and portable, with two couplers to run two tools at once.
Flagged: Relatively loud in operation.