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ARB CKMP12 review

Priced at $349.

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating

CHOICE Expert rating

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Good points

• Very good inflation speed

Bad points

• No integrated pressure gauge
• No hands-free tyre deflator
CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

71%
Inflation score View more details.

The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.

80%
Ease of use score View more details.

The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.

50%
Noise (dBA) View more details.

Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.

83
Time to inflate tyre from 0 to 40psi View more details.

Time in minutes taken to inflate one tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.

4min
Accuracy at 40psi
Not applicable
Recommended View more details.

CHOICE recommends models that score at least 80% for inflation, are easy to use and have integrated pressure gauges and thermal safety cut-out.

No
Availability
Tested model
Price
$349
Length of hose (m)
6
Length of power cord (m)
2.3
Weight (kg)
6.5
Dimensions (HxWxD)
20x44x24
Contact
arb.com.au
Sand tray
Yes
Can operate from cigarette lighter
No
Hands free tyre deflator
No
Can operate when not connected to tyre valve
No
On/off switch
Yes
Air filter
Yes
Carry bag
Yes
Pressure gauge
No
Thermal safety cut-out
Yes
Over pressure safety cut-out
Yes
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