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Old 06-17-2011, 08:43 PM
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Portable air compressor rebranding?

I was looking to buy a portable air compressor for airing up my tires, and finally settled on the Smittybilt one:

http://shop.synergyoffroad.com/produ...&categoryId=23

I got it on some other website for $65 with free shipping. Not bad, I would say.

Then I started looking at other air compressor reviews, and came upon this Warn one:

http://www.4by4connection.com/warn77495.html

I was comparing the numbers, then suddenly realized that, "Hey...these two kinda look the same..." Take a look for yourself, but I think it's the same compressor, but branded differently. They even look the same, except for the paint, and come with the same accessories. And the price difference? How about $65 versus $125!!!

I'll let you guys know how well this thing works when I get it. BTW, I think I got a pretty good deal.
Old 06-17-2011, 09:39 PM
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you would need to do some converting on the specs to see if the output is different...

looks can be decieving
Old 06-18-2011, 06:11 AM
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Yes, you are correct.....

BTW, with more searching, I have found a lot more look-alikes, at differing prices. For instance, Viair makes one that also looks like these two. Hmmm.....
Old 06-18-2011, 08:42 AM
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Not unusual. There are not that many mfgs. for compressors like that and some make generic kits that they re-sell to other retailers who rebrand them and sell as their own product.
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