This compressor starts like a dream with the Kohler engine. Both the compressor and the motor are relatively quiet for this type of equipment. The compressor makes an awesome amount of air. While the rated CFM numbers are nice to know, the real test is what the unit will operate. I tried it with my rotary air sander that I use for body work. It runs it almost as well as my big, 6 hp electric, shop compressor. This sander uses more air than anything else I own.
Everything on the unit is rock solid. The unit pumps up to 115-120 psi, The higher pressure is nice for air tools. Since the compressor comes equipped with a regulator you can always turn it down to a lower pressure but you are limited on the maximum. It comes with quick connects already installed on a high flow regulator. The only change I would like to have seen is a lifting ring. This a relatively heavy compressor (160 pounds) and there are numerous warnings in the instructions about being careful about how to load it. If there was a lifting ring at the proper point it would be dead easy to pick it up with a loader bucket and place it in your truck. Other than that I've had this machine for 6 months and it still starts first pull!