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PA185
Portable Air Compressor

PA185
Portable Air Compressor

The Bobcat® PA185 portable air compressor is the perfect tow-behind compressor for any rental fleet operation, combining fuel efficiency, durability and convenient serviceability with its easy-lift canopy design.

  • Most popular model for rental fleets 
  • 3-cylinder fuel-efficient diesel engine 
  • Clamshell style canopy opens wide for easy maintenance 
  • Suitable for hand-held air tools, sandblasting, sprinkler blowout, cable laying, pipeline testing and much more
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PA185 Overview

The Bobcat PA185 leads the portable air power industry in serviceability, durability, and convenience, making it one of the most popular rental fleet models on the market.

With easy-to-use curbside controls, a 12-hour run-time and an impressive 8,700 cubic inch toolbox, the PA185 is a reliable workhorse on any jobsite. Its unique clamshell canopy design makes it easier than ever to perform routine maintenance, maximizing your uptime and productivity.

Powered by a dependable 3-cylinder, fuel-efficient engine, the PA185 provides plenty of power for various applications, while saving you money at the pump.

For reliable air power with U.S.-based customer support and local service options, hook on to the PA185 portable air compressor to get the job done.

PA185 Specs & Compare

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PA185 Key Specifications

PA185
Rated Operating Pressure
100 psig (6.9 bar) 

PA185 Key Specifications

PA185
Rated Operating Pressure
100 psig (6.9 bar) 

Engine

PA185
Engine Make
Doosan 
Emissions Tier Level
Tier 4 Final (T4F) 
Displacement
110 in³
System Voltage
12 V

Performance

PA185
Rated Speed
2600 rpm 
Idle Speed
1,700 rpm
Shipping Weight with Running Gear
2,120 lb
Operating Weight with Running Gear
2,359 lb
Shipping Weight without Running Gear
1,905 lb
Operating Weight without Running Gear
2,144 lb

Capacities

PA185
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.5 gal

Dimensions

PA185
Length with Running Gear
137.4 in
Width with Running Gear
68.5 in
Height with Running Gear
67.5 in
Track Width with Running Gear
60 in
Tire Size with Running Gear
13 in
Length without Running Gear
86.7 in
Width without Running Gear
52.3 in
Height without Running Gear
57.8 in

Compressor

PA185
Rated Operating Pressure
100 psig (6.9 bar) 
Pressure Range
80-100 psig (5.5-6.9 bar) 
Air Discharge Outlet Size
0.75 in

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.