Start with the jobs your truck must perform, decide what will drive the equipment, then match air output, simultaneous functions and installation space. Vanair is a system choice—not only a compressor choice.
Is Vanair the right fit?
Vanair is a strong fit when a service vehicle needs dependable air plus a thoughtful route to electric, welding, battery or hydraulic power. The range spans compact, dedicated compressors through high-output utility units and multifunction systems.
Four decisions narrow the field
Begin with what the crew must accomplish. That prevents paying for unused functions or discovering after installation that the truck cannot support the required demand.
Define the need for air, AC power, welding, battery boost/charge and hydraulic tool or crane support.
Use an independent engine when autonomy matters, or truck hydraulics when the chassis already has the right flow and pressure.
Add the CFM, PSI, kW, welding amperage and hydraulic demand that may be required at the same time.
Confirm payload, mounting envelope, cooling air, fuel, hydraulic capacity, controls and service access.
Choose the architecture before the model
These families solve different truck and jobsite problems. Use the comparison to identify a starting point, then let Airtek verify the exact output and configuration.
Combine compressed air, generator, welding and battery support; selected systems also add hydraulic power.
Select air and electric power, then add hydraulic capability where the application calls for it.
Self-contained reciprocating and rotary-screw choices for trucks that need air without relying on chassis hydraulics.
Compact through high-output above-deck compressors for properly equipped hydraulic service vehicles.
Tier 4 Final utility-mount rotary-screw packages for construction, rail, sewer and striping work.
| Family | Primary drive | Air position | Available work functions | Useful starting point when… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air N Arc | Engine or hydraulic | 20–40 CFM | Air, AC power, welding, boost/charge; hydraulics on selected systems | One package needs to replace several separate machines. |
| PowerFlex | Gas or diesel engine | Up to 40 CFM | Air and AC power; hydraulic output on AEH | You want a modular engine-off work package without welding capability. |
| Engine Driven | Gas or diesel engine | Model dependent | Compressed air; generator on Contractor configurations | Independent air is the priority and added functions are limited. |
| Hydraulic Driven | Truck hydraulics | 30–185 CFM | Compressed air | The truck already has suitable hydraulic flow, pressure and cooling. |
| Utility Mount | Diesel engine | 185–260 CFM | High-volume compressed air | Construction-scale airflow and a cross-body utility mount are required. |
Published ratings vary by model, pressure and operating mode. Confirm simultaneous-function capability, hydraulic requirements, dimensions and installed weight with Airtek before ordering.
Match the system to the truck
There is no universally best architecture. The right choice balances truck capability, crew workflow, fuel use, output and complexity.
Keep the system simple when compressed air is the primary job and other mobile power is already covered.
Engine Driven • Hydraulic Driven • Utility MountConsolidate multiple work functions to save deck space and reduce the number of engines and service points.
Air N ArcBuild around the functions the crew actually uses, with air/electric or air/electric/hydraulic combinations.
PowerFlex AE • AE Gas • AEHUse an existing hydraulic system, but verify flow, pressure, reservoir, cooler and back-pressure requirements.
Reliant • ADHD • Air N Arc 300 HydraulicOperate separately from truck hydraulics and size fuel, exhaust, ventilation and service access accordingly.
Gasoline • DieselA mobile power system needs a complete installation plan
Bring these details to Airtek before ordering. They affect model choice, mounting, controls, heat rejection and long-term serviceability.
Common buying questions
Start with required functions. Air N Arc is the natural starting point when welding and battery support are part of the job. PowerFlex focuses on modular air, AC electric and, on AEH, hydraulic power. Airtek can confirm the exact configuration and simultaneous operating limits.
It can be an efficient, compact choice when the truck already has a properly sized hydraulic system. Confirm flow and pressure at operating temperature, circuit type, cooling, return restrictions and whether other hydraulic equipment must run at the same time.
Utility Mount is aimed at sustained, high-volume compressed-air work. The V185-UT, V210-UT and V260-UT are more appropriate starting points for applications such as construction, rail, sewer repair and striping than for ordinary service-tool demand.
Yes. Airtek installs compressor and mobile-power systems on trucks and trailers and provides repair, parts and scheduled-maintenance support from its Edmonton service operation.
Let Airtek confirm the final match
Tell us every function the crew needs, which loads run together, the truck’s hydraulic and electrical capability, mounting space and expected daily use. We’ll help narrow the family and confirm the right configuration.