ARB compressor vs Power Tank

I am trying to get some onboard air compressor knowledge...

Most guys i see are running a CO2 tank on their trucks, and very few have 12v air compressors. But, the 12v seems to be better because you never run out of air, and you dont have to ever get it re filled.

I have searched with little success on the advantages of both. Can some one help me out? my main questions are:

How many tires can you fill up with the CO2 tank?
What are the advantages of the CO2 tank?
Can you run an impact wrench on the either?

A quick search turned up a wealth of information:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/...igh-quality-lowest-cost-ford-raptor-svt-8432/
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/whos-familiar-powertanks-11344/
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/using-co2-tank-quickly-inflate-tires-operate-air-tools-more-7233/
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/...ard-air-system-any-my-eventual-solution-7182/

My answer to the same question:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/co2-tank-mount-17465/

Thanks Kaiser, Helps alot... Im leaning towards the Power Tank now

hackleman said:

Thanks Kaiser, Helps alot... Im leaning towards the Power Tank now

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Take a look at other brands. I chose a tank from "The Source" and saved quite a bit over Power Tank.

I love my C02 tank. It lasts a surprising long time, and I can hook it up to my keg in a pinch!

MTUH3 said:

I love my C02 tank. It lasts a surprising long time, and I can hook it up to my keg in a pinch!

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That sold me!!

No air compressor will run air tools accept an on board AC compressor but they don't have that yet for the Raptor and it would be difficult to do. If you had a tank built in then air tools can be run from high volume air compressors but only for a short burst time.

A C02 bottle will do everything you need to do. Air up tires, run air tools. Power the beer keg. etc.

the only thing is it's cumbersome to pack but I've seen them worked into bed cages very nicely.

Tip. Get one of the cheaper air compressors, like from HFT to carry as an emergency for airing up tires in case your bottle runs out or you somehow spring a leak in it.

Mil T