A survey of 1,464 VMACAIR.com visitors reveals most respondents expect a truck-mounted air compressor to last 6 to 10 years. Of the respondents, 40.5% selected this option.
Next, 19.2% of respondents selected 1 to 5 years, followed by 17.8% selecting 11 to 15 years. This poll shows that most respondents, at 77.5%, expect their truck-mounted air compressor to last 1 to 15 years.
“We understand that fleet managers and owners typically install truck-mounted air compressors on brand new service trucks, and they expect those air compressors to last the life of the truck,” says Jim Raymond, VMAC’s sales manager. “This research, which reveals that most industry professionals expect an air compressor lifespan of up to 15 years, aligns with our data from VMAC’s 2020 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Survey, which reported that the average age of service trucks is 11.5 to 16.5 years.”
SPANNING THE SPECTRUM
While the results aligned with VMAC’s expectations, surprisingly high numbers still ended up on either end of the spectrum. Almost one-fifth of respondents expected their truck-mounted air compressor to last 1 to 5 years, suggesting a quick equipment turnover. This poll didn’t allow context, though it’s probable that respondents selecting 1 to 5 years are familiar with shorter-term solutions. It’s also interesting that over 10% of respondents have high expectations, expecting air compressors to last more than 25 years.
Mike Pettigrew, VMAC’s marketing manager, says this poll gives industry insight to VMAC, its dealers, customers, and partners. “We will continue to collect and release data from industry surveys,” Pettigrew says. “We look forward to VMAC’s 2021 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report coming Summer 2021.”
Find out more and read the full blog on VMAC’s air compressor lifespan survey, visit www.vmacair.com/lifespan.
