New 12 Volt Heavy Duty Air Compressor from Harbor Freight by Maddox

New Maddox Heavy Duty Air Compressor from Harbor Freight by Maddox. See me compare it to the Pittsburgh brand. This is a great alternative to Smittybilt and great for Jeep or other off-road enthusiasts.
www.harborfreight.com/12v-125...

[@next492]

Im a roadside assistance worker .. i got this and im very happy with it

[@MajorWeakness]

That's cool

[@cujo229]

Now I have to go and hide another purchase and sneak it into the garage. I'll tell the Mrs it was only 30 bucks

[@MajorWeakness]

I know the feeling 😁

[@aag6499]

Shit me too😅😅

[@christopherw6309]

😂😂

[@sgpd1sam]

I’m lucky. My wife doesn’t care, nor does she have any interest in my tool/Jeep stuff. Works for me.

[@elcompamartinez2647]

@@sgpd1sam same here

[@tomdonahue8110]

Thanks for making this video. It is very helpful.

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Major.Looks like another win for H F.💪👍👍

[@wyattoneable]

I'm in the market for a portable air compressor and this video helped. Thanks!

[@MajorWeakness]

I actually looked at the one Napa is selling that's getting alot of buzz but I didn't find it to be of any better quality.

[@eddiesheeran5791]

Thank you for reviewing this! I'm considering getting it.

[@MajorWeakness]

It's a great unit for the price

[@donburke872]

Love your videos Major, approaching 5,000 subscribers

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you sir!

[@ZONIAN955]

good review, good comparison, thanks

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@DonziGT230]

In the theme of 'go big or go home' I bought the Maxi Trac twin cylinder compressor for just over $100, it aired up my 40s in about 5-6 minutes using a 4 way hose setup.

[@MajorWeakness]

I hear that's also a good unit

[@zjty233]

Can't get it for that price anymore so a dumb comparison

[@MajorWeakness]

@zjty233 MADDOX is 139.99 and there is a coupon right now for the Pittsburgh 54.99 so I don't understand what you are saying

[@DonziGT230]

@@zjty233 I wasn't making a comparison and you didn't need to be insulting, but I guess that's how you like to behave. It can still be had for about the same price as the Harbor Freight compressor, but it would still be a dumb comparison because they have very different beneficial applications.

[@DonziGT230]

@@MajorWeakness I loved it, but the advantage only shines if you have at least a 2-way hose, ideally a 4 way like I did. Using it as intended for one tire at a time, the size, weight, and amperage draw make it less desirable than the one you showcased.

[@Matt-tt2br]

Thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@james_the_darklord]

That's the same as the Ironman 4x4 compressor I have and it's rated at 5+ CFM as stated by the company

[@edsonherald3720]

! ! ! GREAT REVIEW 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 ! ! !

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks!

[@Entre1099]

Here from your review on HF Same Day Update: Just went and purchased it lol. Going to use it on my 37” Nitto Trail Grapplers. Will update if possible

[@MajorWeakness]

Let us know!

[@duhnstynchxin563]

Update i just bought so i need to know 😂

[@Entre1099]

I worked great, sorry for the late reply. It took around 2min to get my tire from 48psi to 60psi where I normally run them. They’re rated for 80psi

[@tbrady2020]

There is nothing like having a beefy, metal and aluminum compressor at the ready for emergencies or to air up after a trail ride. The only thing that would be better would be to have one made of iron and steel. How hot does it get after airing up one tire. My Ridgid cordless gets pretty hot after one tire and I have to let it cool down before I air up the next one.

[@MajorWeakness]

Did I say Beefy.? the days of Iron and Steel are long gone. The days of Plastic and weakness are here! I'll measure the temperature and let the network know

[@duhnstynchxin563]

Its a badass lil machine !

[@MajorWeakness]

Yep

[@orlandomartinez4031]

You think it’s possible to change out the screw on valve to a quick connect ??

[@MajorWeakness]

Yes I think so

[@webfusion]

Do you think this unit would have enough air blow pressure to blow the dirt and grass of my golf shoes?

[@MajorWeakness]

Only if you hook up an air tank

[@domosautomotive1929]

Now all I need is a train horn.

[@MajorWeakness]

Everyone needs that

[@mrmgjohnson]

Hey bud, are the fittings and accessory connections all standard npt or proprietary to the Maddox ? Thanks

[@MajorWeakness]

Not sure

[@marksoprano007]

They are proprietary. You need a nitro adapter if you want to make changes and alterations. Otherwise on its own it does the job.

[@carmon5229]

🔥🔥 Badass 🤘🤘

[@JohnnyG1956]

I got one of these for a friend. I like the pump, but hate the seemingly proprietary hose quick connect. If you are only going to use this for a jeep/car tire, I guess it would be OK. If you are going to fill just about anything else, the tire inflator/gage hose is useless. For example, I could not use it to fill the inside tire of my dually truck. We had 4 golf carts that needed air in all of the tires. The job was painful with this unit because you had to screw on the filler. And by the time you unscrewed it, you let out a few lbs of air. My ARB and Viair made quick work of the small tires. Not because of the volume of air, but because I could use a standard air chuck like the Merlin pistol grip inflator. The ARB and Viair both use standard 1/4" connectors so I can use any inflator that I need to do the job. To fix this, I purchased a cheap ($9) coiled hose at HF and removed the standard 1/4 inch female end. I was able to unscrew the spring that clamps the female connector to the hose. Then I cut the female end off of the proprietary hose, leaving about 5 inches of hose on the proprietary female end. Next I connected the 1/4" female end on the hose that came with the pump. With this setup, I can use a good inflator. The only issue is that the pump will hit the pressure release when you stop the air flow. The ARB and Viar will shut down with the hit max pressure. Back to the cheap hose, I cut the male end off. I connected that to the end 5 inch piece mentioned above. That way, I can still use the proprietary inflator/gage if I want to.

[@MajorWeakness]

Interesting modification! I hear the same from others about these type of inflators

[@mrmgjohnson]

They make nitto adapters

[@ThePainkiller3666]

Great video, the maddox didn't need a break-in period?

[@MajorWeakness]

It didn't say anything about that on the owners manual. Thanks for watching

[@gweedomurray9923]

You need to start it blowing first or it may not start pumping at all, like when you hook it up to an E Range truck tire (80 PSI max.), at close to 70 pounds and you want to add 5 more. My dual cylinder pump, no name brand, made in China, and what isn't these days, bought through WalMart, would not start pumping and so, on my own, figured out that starting it first made all the difference. Re reading the scant single page "poop sheet"; shows to connect the air line first, but letting it run before hook up is best. I also saw metal fillings come off the one I have so I am wondering if it is now broken in or am I set up for preemie failure ? . I read the Maddox manual and like its bounty of info including the parts diagram. I had to add some 14 Ga. stranded wire to the one I have as it would not reach to the back of the Tahoe or the extended cab, full size bed, Chevy pickup. I may have to get a Maddox, for back up, when a sale comes on. Thanks for a spot on presentation. 🤠

[@MajorWeakness]

Great detailed information!

[@Matt-tt2br]

Pittberg runs like it's more rpm & sounds stronger believe it or not. I bought I it last week and for the girlfriend and runs really nice when I got this one it does seem a lot heavier duty and I did buy another bag for it even though I didn't really need to but it does seem like it's more doggy sounding but I think it's just muffled better with the filter because it did fill up the tire faster. Did the Pittsburgh will stay running I like it better because it's a little smaller and lighter and it's just the all-around good compressor this one looks sturdy and heavy duty and it is a little bit heavier and I do like it I hope it works out okay 4:35

[@MajorWeakness]

Both are a good value

[@706Dano]

Does anyone know what size quick connect it uses? Its not 1/4".

[@mrmgjohnson]

I believe its called a "nitto" connection, they make adapters that will work with the ARB type compressors.

[@goodmatch847]

To be fair the Maddox is "beefier" as you stated and larger than the Pittsburgh. That would also translates into a larger motor on the pump which would provide more air pumped per volume in the elapsed time given. So not really a fair comparison in my opinion.

[@MajorWeakness]

I was just comparing Harbor Freight' s former top of the line to their new top of the line.

[@tbrady2020]

I totally agree with you. I demand that the Pittsburgh inflator be issued a ribbon for finishing the comparison. That should make things fair. 🏅

[@orlandomartinez4031]

I just went and bought one

[@MajorWeakness]

Cool!

[@RaidersCfc]

Does it get just as hot as the Pittsburgh?

[@MajorWeakness]

Probably. They all get hot

[@billshuster2660]

looks like they copied the Viar compressor or just rebranded it??

[@MajorWeakness]

Very similar

[@Danger-fv2gz]

Does this come with a three prong power plug along with the alligator clips?

[@MajorWeakness]

No only the battery clips

[@Danger-fv2gz]

@@MajorWeakness thanks for confirming

[@Matt-tt2br]

Noop

[@lanedexter6303]

Interesting. Good subject matter. The first 3 minutes of shakycam was giving me a headache.

[@MajorWeakness]

sorry yes I really need to get a camera with stabilization. All my videos have been done on the cheap with a Samsung phone

[@lanedexter6303]

I understand.@@MajorWeakness

[@adambatchelder4121]

Gotta be the same as the smithy just re branded.

[@MajorWeakness]

Agree

[@girlgolden8491]

Beefier is groovier!

[@ozkrpalminteri9431]

It didn't beat the Pittsburgh by much

[@MajorWeakness]

All in what someone wants

[@tombstone2826]

I needed a compressor for the sand buddy , kids ATV , and tire inflation duty ! but I hate the hose and air couplers you really can't connect your own hoses or couplers ! So it's going back for a refund ! When I buy something it should be ready to work period ! Very disappointed H.F.

[@Backinthedaypics]

Just can't stand that bright yellow coiled up hose. They should have made it orange or blue

[@MajorWeakness]

Orange would cool

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Buy a real hose 🤦‍♂️

[@mrmgjohnson]

There cheap

[@ua7pyro591]

It's huge! Wtf

[@MajorWeakness]

All relative

[@mrmgjohnson]

​​@@MajorWeaknessexactly, compared to what ? It looks to be the same size as the rest of the ones I've seen in the same category 🤷.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

The NAPA one is dual piston for $154

[@MajorWeakness]

I can't seem to ever find it in stock

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Leave the valve core out when airing it up🤦‍♂️🤡

[@MajorWeakness]

Timing would have been off even more.

[@mrmgjohnson]

I understand you might suggest that for a quicker air up, but is there any other reason ? I don't always have a valve core driver handy and have never had an issue airing up.