DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator vs VIAIR 88P (00088) 12V Portable Air Compressor Kit
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator
20V MAX owners who want one pump for tires and air beds
The DCC020IB runs from a 20V MAX or FLEXVOLT battery, a 12V vehicle socket or an optional AC adapter. High-pressure mode stops at your preset; the high-volume hose for mattresses and rafts has no auto shut-off at all. Sold as a bare tool with no battery or charger.
Published specifications
- Manual: 20V/60V MAX battery, 12V DC vehicle cord, or optional AC supply N557514
- Manual: the vehicle accessory socket must be rated at least 10A
- Manual: above 100 psi, run 10 minutes maximum then rest 20 minutes
- Manual: high-volume inflate and deflate modes have no auto shut-off
- Amazon table says 80 psi max; the manual's OP error trips above 163 psi
- Manual: 3-year limited warranty, 1 year free service, 90-day guarantee
Strengths
- Three power sources: 20V MAX battery, a 12V socket, or an AC adapter
- High-pressure mode stops itself at the pressure you dial in
- Separate high-volume hose that also deflates, plus onboard accessory storage
Caveats
- Bare tool: no battery, charger or AC adapter is included
- High-volume mode has no auto shut-off, so you must watch it
- Sources disagree on maximum pressure and DEWALT's page lists none
Read the full DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator guide
VIAIR 88P (00088) 12V Portable Air Compressor Kit
Airing up truck and off-road tires up to 33 inches
The 88P clamps straight to the battery, draws up to 20 amps and runs while the engine is on. VIAIR rates it for tires up to 33 inches with a 25-minute duty cycle at 30 PSI. There is no preset and no auto shut-off: you watch the built-in gauge and switch it off yourself.
Published specifications
- Manual: part 00088, 12V DC, 20-amp max draw, 120 PSI max working pressure
- Manual: duty cycle 25 minutes at 30 PSI (rated at 72°F)
- Manual: 1.47 CFM at 0 PSI; VIAIR's product page instead says 1.97 CFM
- Manual: 10 ft power cord, 16 ft air hose, brass twist-on chuck
- Manual: 4.75 lb, 9.8 x 3.2 x 5.6 in; ambient range -4°F to 158°F
- Manual: one-year limited warranty, RGA number required for returns
Strengths
- Maker states a real duty cycle: 25 minutes at 30 PSI, and tires up to 33 inches
- 16-foot hose and 10-foot cord reach every tire from one hook-up at the battery
- Oil-less, maintenance-free motor; the manual asks for no lubrication at all
Caveats
- No preset or auto shut-off; the manual says never leave it running unattended
- Battery clamps and a running engine only — there is no 12V socket plug
- VIAIR's own page and manual disagree on flow rate (1.97 vs 1.47 CFM)
Read the full VIAIR 88P (00088) 12V Portable Air Compressor Kit guide
How to choose between them
Choose the DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator if your situation matches: 20V MAX owners who want one pump for tires and air beds. Its main caveat: Bare tool: no battery, charger or AC adapter is included.
Choose the VIAIR 88P (00088) 12V Portable Air Compressor Kit if your situation matches: Airing up truck and off-road tires up to 33 inches. Its main caveat: No preset or auto shut-off; the manual says never leave it running unattended.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- DEWALT instruction manual for the DCC020I 20V MAX cordless air inflator (listing-supplied) Source for DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator
- DEWALT product page for the DCC020IB corded/cordless air inflator (tool only) Source for DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator
- VIAIR 88P portable compressor user manual, part number 00088 (listing-supplied) Source for VIAIR 88P (00088) 12V Portable Air Compressor Kit
- VIAIR product page for the Every Vehicle Carry 88P portable compressor Source for VIAIR 88P (00088) 12V Portable Air Compressor Kit
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