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Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor: full specs

Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: lowes.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark26/100#16 of 18 in class

The Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor has no published US price yet. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 26/100 pay-blind standing, #16 of 18 in class.

Verified Jun 19, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor a good buy?

On the spec sheet, its max of 150 psi is above the median of the 18, its noise dba of 78.5 is above the median of the 16, and its tank capacity gal of 6 is at the median of the 18.

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What reviewers say about the 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.

Based on 1 review · 2025-01-17

Tested by Popular Mechanics

Consistently 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)

Commonly flagged

  • Loud at 78.5 dB — louder than most pancake compressors

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted source, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Popular Mechanics' assessment is research/spec-based, not a hands-on test, so no independent measurements corroborate the 78.5 dB or 2.6 cfm figures. Note the review is of the Bostitch combo-kit listing, which bundles this compressor with three nailers, a hose, and fittings; the cited compressor specs (6-gal, 150 psi, 2.6 cfm, 29 lb, 78.5 dB) match the BTFP02012 exactly, but the kit's bundled-tools value does not transfer to the standalone compressor.

The sources (1)

Popular Mechanics hands-on ·

running two nailers simultaneously (with the addition of a second hose) should be a cinch
Operates two air tools simultaneously
the compressor produces 78.5 decibels, which is fairly loud, especially for a pancake compressor

Specifications

Price (US)Not published US retail varies ~$199-269 (tool-only vs WPK kit) across Walmart/Lowes/Amazon; the draft's $269 came from Adam Tools, a Canadian retailer pricing in CAD, so no single published USD figure is set
BrandBostitch
Released—
Tank capacity gal6
Max (psi)150
Scfm at 90psi2.6
Power sourcecorded
Pump typeoil_free
Motor hp—
Noise dba78.5

Source: lowes.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by walmart.com. Specs confirmed across US retailers: 6-gallon, 150 PSI max, 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI, 78.5 dBA, oil-free. Amazon US listing labels it 0.8 HP, but Bostitch does not publish a rated (vs peak) HP, so motor_hp kept null. priceUsd set to null: the draft's $269 was an Adam Tools (Canada) CAD price mislabeled as USD; US listings span ~$199-269 across tool-only and kit configs, so no single confirmed USD price. Source/corroboration switched to US retailers (Lowes, Walmart).

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What do reviewers say about the 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. 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. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor cost?

The Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor has no published US price as of 2026-06-19.

What are the Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor's key specs?

Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor (Bostitch): tank capacity gal 6, max psi 150, scfm at 90psi 2.6, power source corded, pump type oil_free. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

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