The Ingersoll Rand XLE is a series of reciprocating compressors ranging from 125 to 500 horsepower, with a CFM of 687 to 3,100. It is a really old model, produced between 1958 and 1999, and used a 10-stroke pump. Other features of the XLE series include: two stage, direct driven, lubricated double acting, water cooled, crosshead type, flange mounted and forced feed lubrication among others.

Currently, if you have and old model XLE, there are a number of places you can buy parts from. There are also some selling used XLE compressors.

Below is an example of an Ingersoll Rand XLE.

The Ingersoll Rand DD2T2, or the “DD2T2″ (say that repeatedly, fast) is what others commonly refer to as a “twin hot dog compressor.” It is rated at 14.5 amperes, has a 2-horsepower motor, and a 9-gallon (total) air capacity. It is quite popular for being lightweight, compact and durable—which means the DD2T2 is often seen and used on job sites for interior finishing, roofing or heavier construction applicaitons.

The DD2T2 is oiled. Other might find that peculiar for a portable air compressor, but there lies the secret of its pump life. Plus, the parts are crafted from rugged cast iron. The kit comes with a 1/4″ universal coupler, regulator and pressure gauge. It measures 21″ x 17″ x 15″ and weighs only 65.4 pounds.

What others think

“Running several framing crews with larger units, we always have a need for smaller units for punchout work. Impulse units simply cost too much to operate on site all day (do the math). Setting the unit up you can easily run 2, even more nailers on this pump. The pump size and volume is what is important not just the size of the tank. It does no good to have a 60 gallon tank if it takes an hour to recover. It is a great little pump and a very dependable unit. My oldest one is 8 years old.” — Jeffrey Jones from Mocksville, NC

“I had bought an Ingersoll Rand oilless air compressor with 20 gallon tank >25 years ago. Well used on the shop/farm/construction until the piston connecting rod broke. Got my moneys worth and then some. Hadn’t got around to throwing it away maybe salvaging the tank when I got a recall notice from IR for tank safety. They picked up the old compressor and let me buy an DD2T2 for $100 including shipping or or refund. Have used DD2T2 now for 4 years. Its rugged, powerfull, quite for an air compressor and very well made. Easily out performed the larger compressor it replaced. A company standing behind their products is rare these days. Tools are an investment, good tools cost money and I have got many good returns via Ingersoll Rand air compressors. Good company great portable air compressor.” — R. McMahon from Knoxville, TN

Ingersoll Rand’s SS3 line of compressors stand for single-stage, splash lubricated and runs (belt-driven) on a 3 horsepower electric motor. It comes in various tank sizes and configurations, and is usually best suited for the diy-ers or do-it-yourselfers. They usually feature cast-iron, oil-lubricated pumps for solid, reliable performance, 100% continuous duty for tough applications, and comes equipped with a pressure switch and a pressure gauge.

Click here to view the complete SS3 line.

Shown below is the SS3F2-GM Garage Mate model, one of the SS3 top sellers.