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Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor
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Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor vs Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor is cheaper at $769. Every spec and price links to its source.
Industrial Air
Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor
$769
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor | Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $769 |
| Brand | Craftsman | Industrial Air |
| Released | — | — |
| Tank capacity gal | 6 | 30 |
| Max (psi) | 150 | 155 |
| Scfm at 90psi | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Pump type | oil_free | oiled |
| Motor hp | 1 | 1.9 |
| Noise dba | 78.5 | — |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-19). Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor: industrialairusa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor and Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tank capacity gal: Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 6 vs Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor 30
- Max (psi): Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 150 vs Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor 155
- Scfm at 90psi: Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 2.6 vs Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor 5.7
- Pump type: Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor oil_free vs Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor oiled
- Motor hp: Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 1 vs Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor 1.9
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor
One whitelisted outlet, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on reviewed this exact model (CMEC6150), scoring it 9.0/10. The reviewer used it to inflate high-pressure ministry-van tires and to run a Ridgid framing nailer that 'performed flawlessly,' praising its power, portability, and maintenance-free oil-free pump. The only caveat noted is that it cannot sustain two active roofing nailers or a sander. No independent lab benchmarks were published (SCFM/PSI figures on the page are manufacturer specs), so the assessment is qualitative. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Enough air power to inflate high-pressure van tires and run a framing nailer; Portable handle design, rubberized feet, and durable construction; Maintenance-free oil-free pump plus dual 1/4-inch NPT outlets.
Flagged: Not suited to two active roofing nailers, a sander, or high-CFM tasks (drilling, grinding, spraying).
Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt-Drive Vertical Compressor
No sourced tester review yet.