Motor-Powered Air Compressor
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Gas-Powered Motorized Air Compressor: Compressed Air Where There's No Electricity
Three gasoline-powered portable air compressors with flow rates ranging from 516 to 1,000 liters per minute and air tanks ranging from 76 to 110 liters, for olive harvesting, pruning with pneumatic shears, nailing, painting, or inflating tires in the middle of a field or on a construction site. Genergy engine, cast-steel cylinder head, and pressure regulator up to 8 bar. Manufacturer with after-sales service in Spain.
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516 L/M 8 BARMANUAL START
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720 L/M 8 BARMANUAL START
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1,000 L/M 8 BARELECTRIC START
What Is a Motorcycle Air Compressor and What Is It Used For?
An air compressor powered by a gasoline engine instead of an electric motor, mounted on a wheeled trailer. It does the same thing as a workshop compressor (providing compressed air for pneumatic tools) but in places where there’s no power outlet: the olive grove in the middle of harvest season, the vineyard during pruning, a construction site without a power connection, the farm, or a maintenance trailer. It’s the machine that powers olive-shakers, pruning shears, nail guns, and air guns a hundred meters from the nearest power source.
If you have an outlet where you work, you don't need one: an electric compressor is cheaper and quieter. If you have to plug in an electric compressor out in the field using a generator, you don't need one either: a motorcycle compressor has just one engine instead of two and weighs half as much as the entire setup. The rest of the gasoline-powered machinery Genergy Take care of the rest: water, pressurized water and welding.
- 516–1,000 L/minof displaced air
- 76–110 Lboiler capacity
- 8 barworking pressure, adjustable
- 60–108 from0 to 8 bar
- Cast steelcompressor head, built to last
The number that matters: liters per minute at 6 bar, not the maximum
All compressors advertise their “maximum” air flow, which is the amount of air they deliver at no pressure. Your tool operates at 6 bar, and at that pressure, the air flow is significantly lower. A Cierzo rated at “516 L/min” delivers 306 at 6 bar. That’s the figure you need to compare, and here we provide it at 2, 4, 6, and 8 bar.
| Model | Maximum | At 2 bar | At 4 bar | At 6 bar | At 8 bar | Calderín | 0 → 8 bar |
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| Cierzo | 516 L/min | 354 | 320 | 306 L/min | 260 | 76 L | 108 s |
| Tramontana | 720 L/min | 560 | 518 | 498 L/min | 475 | 80 L | 80 s |
| Mistral | 1.000 L/min | 877 | 778 | 702 L/min | 648 | 110 L | 60 s |
Catalog Information Genergy 2026.
How many tools can you hang at once?
Add up the air consumption of the tools that will be running at the same time and compare it to the 6 bar air supply. The air receiver absorbs the peaks; the motor has to handle the average.
| Tool | Approx. flow rate at 6 bar | Cierzo (306) | Tramontana (498) | Mistral (702) |
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| Olive Shaker | 150-250 L/min | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Pneumatic pruning shears | 30-60 L/min | 5-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 |
| Nailer / Stapler | 60-120 L/min | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Paint spray gun | 200-350 L/min | 1 | 1-2 | 2 |
| Impact wrench | 300-400 L/min | 1 (flashing) | 1 | 1-2 |
| Blowing / Cleaning | 200-300 L/min | 1 | 1-2 | 2 |
| Tire Inflator | 100-200 L/min | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 |
Tool wear rates are industry guidelines, not catalog specifications. Genergy: Each tool manufacturer publishes its own specifications, and those are the ones that apply. The columns indicate how many tools of that type, operating simultaneously, each model can accommodate with room to spare.
Which one— 3?
| Model | Air at 6 bar | Calderín | Head | Engine | Startup | dB at 7 m | Fuel Tank · Fuel Consumption · Range | Weight | For |
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| Cierzo | 306 L/min | 76 L | 2 pistons | Genergy SGB210PRO · 208 cc | Manual | 82-85 | 2.6 L · 0.8–1.5 L/h · 2.2 h | 82 kg | A leaf-shaker, pruner, nailer, inflator |
| Tramontana | 498 L/min | 80 L | 3 pistons | Genergy SGB270PRO-C · 270 cc | Manual | 86-88 | 6 L · 0.9–2.1 L/h · 4 h | 122 kg | Two leaf-shakers, a pruning crew, painting |
| Mistral | 702 L/min | 110 L | 2 pistons | Genergy SGB420PRO-C · 420 cc | Battery-powered electric vehicle | 87-89 | 6 L · 1.0–2.6 L/h · 3.3 h | 187 kg | Three olive harvesters, construction, intensive use |
Catalog Information Genergy 2026. All three models: adjustable operating pressure of 8 bar, two pressure gauges (outlet and tank), 10" wheels, forklift pockets. Price and warranty listed on each product page. Engine oil: 0.6 L (Cierzo) and 1.1 L (Tramontana, Mistral) SAE 10W40 synthetic.
Where are you going to use it?
Pneumatic grape-shakers on the farm
The most common use for which a portable air compressor is purchased in Spain. A grape-shaker requires 150–250 L/min: “Cierzo” for one, “Tramontana” for two, and “Mistral” for three at a time, using the long hoses used during the harvest. And 4 hours of runtime on the “Tramontana” setting—enough for a morning’s work.
Pneumatic shears for a work crew
Each pruning shears uses very little water (30–60 L/min), so what matters is how many are in use: Cierzo operates 5–6 pairs, Tramontana 8–10. 10" wheels for traveling along the vineyard road.
Nailers, staplers, and blowers without a power connection
Formwork, pergolas, decking, roofing: The Tramontana, with its 80-liter hopper, can handle the firing of multiple nailers without the motor even noticing. For large projects and continuous use, the Mistral with electric start.
Paint or treatment spray gun for use in the field
Spray guns consume a lot of air continuously (200–350 L/min): Tramontana or Mistral, with the regulator set to the pressure required by the spray gun.
Inflate, blow, and use impact wrenches away from the workshop
Tractor and truck tires on the farm, cleaning filters, changing tires on the road: Cierzo on the maintenance trailer, Mistral if you’re working all day with an impact wrench.
A team that leaves and comes back
Cast-steel head, forklift slots for loading and unloading, and proprietary replacement parts. The Mistral with an electric starter generates the fewest service calls.
Motor-driven compressor, electric compressor, or generator + compressor
| Motor-Driven Air Compressor (this page) | Electric compressor | Generator + Electric Compressor | |
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| Where | Where there is no electricity | Workshop, warehouse, garage | Where there's no power, if you already have the compressor |
| Engines | One | One | Two: the generator and the compressor |
| Weight to be moved | 82–187 kg with wheels | 30-100 kg | The two units: The generator must provide 3–4 times the power of the compressor to start it up |
| Noise | 82–89 dB at 7 m | 70-80 dB | Two sources of noise |
| Choose… | Do you regularly work in the fields or on construction sites without a power connection? | You have a power outlet | Very occasional use in the field, and you already have both machines |
If you choose a generator plus compressor setup, the compressor motor's starting peak current determines the generator: look at electric generators and calculate 3–4 times the compressor's rated power.
Why Choose a Genergy Motorcycle Compressor?
Air at 6 bar, published
We specify the flow rate at 2, 4, 6, and 8 bar—not just the maximum. This is the value used for sizing, and it's the one that almost no one publishes.
Cast steel head
A part that gets hot and wears out, built to last for years on the road—not just one season.
Regulator and two pressure gauges
You adjust the outlet pressure to match each tool's requirements and monitor the boiler pressure at the same time. No guesswork involved.
Genergy Motor
SGB210PRO, SGB270PRO-C, and SGB420PRO-C: easy cold start and self-service replacement of the filter, spark plug, belt, and oil.
It moves on its own and is loaded with a hand truck
10" wheels and a single-person handlebar for short distances; forklift slots for loading it onto the trailer.
SAT and Replacement Parts in Spain
Drive belt, compressor and engine air filters, spark plug: our own part numbers in stock.
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Why Buy Your Portable Air Compressor from Genergy
- 🇪🇸Spanish brandDesign, development, and quality control of Genergy, a manufacturer since 2007.
- 🛡️Warranty: The warranty period for each model is listed on its product page.
- 🔧SAT in Spain: Genuine compressor head and motor replacement parts.
- 📐We'll tell you which ones.Tell us which tools you're going to hang and how many at a time: we'll tell you the liters per minute and the model.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorized Air Compressors
What is a motorcycle air compressor?
What are the three types of compressors?
What type of compressor is most commonly used?
How many liters per minute do I need?
What is the difference between "maximum" air pressure and 6 bar?
What is a cauldron used for, and how much do I need?
Can it be used for shaking olives?
How loud is it?
How long does it last on a single tank of gas?
Can I adjust the pressure for each tool?
What kind of maintenance does it need?
How much does a portable air compressor cost?
What kind of motorcycle air compressor do you need?
Tell us which tools you plan to hang, how many at a time, and how many hours a day. We'll reply via the contact form with the liters per minute you need and the model number. Technical support in Spain.
