DeWalt
DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor
$229
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DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor |  Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 | — |
| Brand | DeWalt | Bostitch |
| Released | — | — |
| Tank capacity gal | 6 | 6 |
| Max (psi) | 165 | 150 |
| Scfm at 90psi | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Pump type | oil_free | oil_free |
| Motor hp | 0.9 | — |
| Noise dba | 75.5 | 78.5 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor: eindustrialsolutions.com (verified 2026-06-19). Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor: lowes.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor and Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max (psi): DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor 165 vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 150
- Noise dba: DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor 75.5 vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 78.5
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DeWalt DWFP55126 165 PSI Heavy Duty Pancake Compressor
Popular Mechanics is the only whitelisted tester covering this exact DeWalt DWFP55126 (its 'Best for Jobsites' pick in a compressor roundup). It praises the 6-gallon, 165-psi jobsite capacity and the three-point stance that keeps the unit steady on rough ground, but flags the 0.9-hp motor as small for the unit's size. The write-up cites manufacturer specs with no independently measured figures. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Sits securely on rough, uneven surfaces thanks to three vibration-absorbing feet instead of four; Strong 6-gallon, 165-psi capacity for a compact jobsite unit; Lightweight (30 lb) with two universal couplers for running two tools.
Flagged: 0.9-hp motor is small for the unit's size.
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.