CRAFTSMAN CMXECXA0250541A Air
- Air
- 0.5 gallons
- Corded electric
- 24.56 pounds
- Better rated than 80%
A compact corded Craftsman compressor with a 0.5 gallon tank, suited to quick inflation and light pneumatic tasks rather than sustained tool use.
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How it ranks among the 94 airs we track
4.7★ across 12 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
12 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This Craftsman compressor runs on corded electric power, holds a 0.5 gallon tank and weighs about 24.6 pounds, putting it in the compact pancake-style class built for quick inflation jobs rather than continuous air tool use.
A half-gallon tank refills fast but also depletes fast, so the motor cycles on frequently once you connect a tool that draws air continuously. That tradeoff is normal for compressors this size and suits inflation and short bursts of pneumatic work better than sustained nailing or sanding.
- Corded electric power source
- 0.5 gallon tank capacity
- About 24.6 pounds
- Craftsman brand
Who it's for
Fits homeowners and DIYers who need a corded compressor for tires, sports balls and occasional trim nailer use. Not sized for a job site running a framing nailer all day.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Craftsman brand backing
- Compact 0.5 gallon tank for quick top-offs
- Corded power avoids battery runtime limits
- Small tank cycles often under continuous draw
- Requires a power outlet, no cordless option
- About 24.6 pounds, not the lightest to carry
Performance notes
With a 0.5 gallon tank, the motor tops off air quickly but also kicks back on sooner once a connected tool starts drawing from it, so expect more frequent motor cycling than a larger tank would need. Being corded, it also needs a wall outlet rather than running on battery power.
Specifications
| Brand | Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Model | CMXECXA0250541A |
| Capacity | 0.5 gallons |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 24.56 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in airs.
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|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFTSMAN CMXECXA0250541A AirThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 12 | 2.7 / 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 CMXECXA0250541A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size tank does the Craftsman CMXECXA0250541A have?
It has a 0.5 gallon tank.
Does this compressor run on battery power?
No, it is corded electric and needs a wall outlet.
How much does this compressor weigh?
It weighs about 11.14 kilograms, or roughly 24.6 pounds.