Draper 230V 6L Oil-Free Air Compressor, 1.2kW/1.5hp

Ultra-Portable, Oil-Free Air Power for Trade and DIY

The Draper DA6/180 is a lightweight, oil-free 230V air compressor designed for users who need a genuinely portable source of compressed air without sacrificing performance. Powered by a 1.2kW (1.5hp) motor and paired with a compact 6-litre tank, this compressor delivers 6.5cfm (185L/min) of air displacement and 5.1cfm (145L/min) free air delivered — strong figures for a machine that tips the scales at just 7.7kg.

Lightweight, Compact, Ready to Go

At only 7.7kg and measuring a tidy 320 x 278 x 330mm, the DA6/180 is one of the most portable mains compressors in its class. It's small enough to grab with one hand and carry up a ladder, into a loft, or onto a job site without breaking a sweat. The 1.7m approved cable comes fitted as standard, so you can plug straight into any 230V / 13A mains socket and start working in seconds.

Clean, Oil-Free Operation

The oil-free motor emits no fumes during use, making the DA6/180 ideal for indoor applications such as decorating, finishing work, hobby projects, and any environment where air quality matters. With no oil to top up, change, or contaminate your air line, you also benefit from a long maintenance-free life — perfect for users who want reliable performance without the upkeep of oil-lubricated machines.

Precise Control and Quick Connections

This compressor is fitted with a pressure switch, pressure regulator, and pressure gauge as standard, along with an air outlet gauge, giving you clear visibility and fine control over the pressure being delivered to your tools. The quick euro coupling outlet allows fast, tool-free changes between accessories, so you can switch from inflator to nailer to airbrush in moments. Maximum working pressure is 116psi (8bar), with the high-speed motor spinning at 4000rpm to recover the tank quickly after use.

Key Features at a Glance

• Oil-free motor — no fumes, no oil changes, cleaner air supply
• Ultra-lightweight at just 7.7kg for true portability
• 6-litre tank with 116psi (8bar) maximum pressure
• 1.2kW (1.5hp) motor delivering 6.5cfm air displacement
• Strong Free Air Delivered figure of 5.1cfm (145L/min)
• Pressure switch, regulator, gauge, and air outlet gauge fitted
• Quick euro coupling outlet for fast tool changes
• 1.7m approved cable supplied as standard
• Long maintenance-free life
• 230V / 13A standard UK mains operation

Full Specification

Ideal Applications

The Draper DA6/180 is well-suited to tyre inflation for cars, bikes, and motorcycles, brad and pin nailing for trim and second-fix carpentry, airbrushing for models and craftwork, dust blowing around machinery and workspaces, and powering small pneumatic tools that need short bursts of air. Its compact dimensions and feather-light weight make it especially popular with mobile tradespeople, hobbyists, and anyone short on storage space.

Built with the quality and reliability you'd expect from Draper Tools, the DA6/180 packs serious oil-free performance into one of the smallest, lightest packages on the market.