NorthStar Gas Powered Air Compressor 8-Gal 14.9 CFM @ 90PSI E300

NorthStar 8-Gallon Twin-Tank Gas-Powered Air Compressor – Built for the Long Haul

When the job site demands serious air power, the NorthStar 8-Gallon Twin-Tank Gas-Powered Portable Air Compressor delivers. Designed with durability, reliability, and performance in mind, this powerhouse is equipped with a NorthStar e300 OHV EFI engine and a full cast iron, two-stage pump that doesn’t back down under pressure.

From roofing and framing to automotive and industrial use, it’s the no-nonsense solution for professionals who need air—fast, cool, and consistent. Thanks to advanced cooling systems, smart engineering, and a 100% duty cycle, this compressor works just as hard as you do—day in and day out.

Features & Benefits

• Power You Can Count On: Equipped with the NorthStar e300 OHV EFI gasoline engine featuring low oil shutdown for safer, uninterrupted operation

• Engineered for Longevity: Full cast iron two-stage pump with FC35 Grade iron pump head ensures superior strength and longer service life

• Cool Under Pressure: Unique W-style cylinder design offers exceptional cooling, improving performance and reducing wear

• Precision Valve System: Floating-type Swedish steel valves provide extended valve life and dependable operation

• Low RPM Operation: Runs at a slower RPM to reduce heat and extend pump life

• Smooth & Stable: Low Vibration Technology (LVT) with dynamically balanced pump ensures smoother operation and reduced component stress

• Rock-Solid Support: One-piece cast iron crankcase with bearings on both ends of the crankshaft for superior balance and support—no overhung design here

• Maximum Efficiency: Offers a 100% duty cycle, so it’s built to run continuously without breaking a sweat

• High Air Output: Delivers 14.9 CFM at 90 PSI and reaches a maximum 175 PSI—ready for high-demand air tools

• Oversized Flywheel: Heavy-duty cast iron flywheel improves cooling and provides extra torque for smoother starts

• Tuned for Performance: Step-type piston rings maintain tight compression with better overlap

• Quick Oil Checks: Integrated sight glass lets you view oil level at a glance—no guesswork required

• Service-Friendly: Rebuildable two-piece connecting rods, replaceable crank journals, and wrist pin bearings ensure long-term maintenance is a breeze

• Needle Bearings on High-Pressure Pistons: Adds durability where it matters most

• Easy Starts Every Time: Unloader valve with easy-start lever isolates tank pressure so you’re never starting under load

• Durable Build: Includes steel belt guard, liquid-filled pressure gauge, and pressure regulator for safe, easy operation

• Portable Tank Design: Features an 8-gallon horizontal twin-tank setup—compact enough for portability, robust enough for real work

Specifications

• Equipment Type: Portable Air Compressor

• Engine Type: NorthStar e300 OHV EFI Gasoline Engine

• Engine Features: Low oil shutdown

• Pump Type: Full cast iron, two-stage

• Pump Design: W-style cylinder with FC35 Grade cast iron head

• Tank Size: 8-gallon horizontal twin-tank

• Max Pressure: 175 PSI

• Air Delivery: 14.9 CFM @ 90 PSI

• Duty Cycle: 100%

• Flywheel: Oversized, heavy-duty cast iron

• Crankcase: One-piece cast iron with dual crankshaft bearings

• Valve Type: Floating Swedish steel

• Vibration Reduction: Low Vibration Technology (LVT)

• Oil Viewing: Sight glass

• Startup Assist: Unloader valve with easy-start lever

• Construction: Steel belt guard, liquid-filled gauge, pressure regulator

• Serviceability: Rebuildable rods, replaceable crank journals, needle bearings