Craftsman CMXECXA0220242 Air
- Air
- 2 gallons
- Corded electric
- 22.8 pounds
- More reviewed than 55%
A compact 2 gallon compressor for tire top offs and light pneumatic jobs around the house, not a shop workhorse for continuous tool use.
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How it ranks among the 94 airs we track
4.1★ across 356 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
356 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This Craftsman unit is a corded electric air compressor with a 2 gallon tank, drawing on a 120 volt outlet to build pressure for inflating tires, seating beads, and running small pneumatic tools around the garage.
At 22.8 pounds it sits in the portable, garage sized class rather than the stationary shop category, and the 2 gallon tank is sized for short bursts of air rather than continuous nailing or spraying. Corded electric power means it needs an outlet nearby but avoids battery runtime limits.
- 120 volt corded electric motor
- 2 gallon air tank
- 22.8 pound total weight
- Garage or driveway portable format
Who it's for
Suits homeowners who need to air up tires, sports equipment, and inflatables, or run a brad nailer for short stretches. Less suited to anyone spraying paint or running a nailer all day, since the small tank recovers often.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Portable at under 23 pounds
- Runs on a standard 120 volt outlet
- Sized for tires and quick air tasks
- 2 gallon tank limits continuous tool use
- Corded design needs a nearby outlet
Performance notes
The 2 gallon tank stores a limited air reserve, so the motor cycles on more often than a larger shop compressor once tools draw continuously. Being corded electric at 120 volts, it plugs into a standard household outlet rather than needing a generator or battery pack. At 22.8 pounds it can be carried by one person between the garage and a driveway or trailer.
Specifications
| Brand | Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Model | CMXECXA0220242 |
| Capacity | 2 gallons |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 22.8 pounds |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in airs.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsman CMXECXA0220242 AirThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 356 | 3.8 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCC020IB AirDeWalt | 4.6 / 5 | 18,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| OlarHike TIC3V401 AirOlarHike | 4.5 / 5 | 5,100 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Xiaomi BHR7112GL AirXiaomi | 4.6 / 5 | 8,236 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bostitch BXCM02012-WPK AirBOSTITCH | 4.7 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Craftsman CMXECXA0220242
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size tank does the Craftsman CMXECXA0220242 have?
It has a 2 gallon tank, sized for quick tasks like airing tires rather than continuous tool use.
Does the Craftsman CMXECXA0220242 need a battery?
No, it is corded electric and runs on a standard 120 volt outlet.
How much does the Craftsman CMXECXA0220242 weigh?
It weighs 22.8 pounds, light enough for one person to move around a garage.