# Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (MAP/restricted display; observed US street ~$99-149 at Lowes; no stable published USD shown, kept null), as of 2026-06-19.
**Brand:** Craftsman
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 27/100, #15 of 18 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | Craftsman |
| Tank capacity gal | 6 |
| Max (psi) | 150 |
| Scfm at 90psi | 2.6 |
| Power source | corded |
| Pump type | oil_free |
| Motor hp | 1 |
| Noise dba | 78.5 |

## Where it stands

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.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2019-11-08.)

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).
Disagreement: Single-source consensus: only Pro Tool Reviews qualified as a whitelisted hands-on reviewer. It reported 'No significant drawbacks' and scored the unit 9.0/10, but published no independent lab measurements, so its positive impressions are uncorroborated by any second testing outlet.
Sources: Pro Tool Reviews (2019-11-08, protoolreviews.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. 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). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor cost?**

The Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor has no published US price as of 2026-06-19.

**What are the Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor's key specs?**

Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor (Craftsman): 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.

Source: https://www.craftsman.com/products/cmec6150 (craftsman.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-6-Gallon-Single-Stage-Portable-Electric-Pancake-Air-Compressor/1000595167 (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/air-compressors/craftsman-cmec6150/
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